Culture Minister Olivia Grange says two Government buildings are to be named in honour of former politicians Portia Simpson Miller and Lynden Gladstone Newland.

She made the announcement in Parliament yesterday.

The statement was made in light of Workers’ Week, which will be observed from May 15 to 23 and Labour Day, which will be observed on May 23.

She said in recognition of modern-day leaders who have contributed to the welfare and upliftment of the workers of Jamaica, the National Insurance Building at National Heroes Circle will be named The Lynden Gladstone Newland Building.

Grange also noted that the main building at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security at 1F North Street will be named the Portia Simpson Miller Building.

She added that the focus for Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2025 is the environment and that this year’s theme is “Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future”.