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Leader of Government Business and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on October 4.
Leader of Government Business and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on October 4.

Senate Approves Extension of SOE in South St. Andrew

The Senate, on Friday (October 4), approved a 90 day extension of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the St. Andrew South Police Division. In her address, Leader of Government Business and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is assisted by student at the Jamaica House Basic School in St. Andrew, Zaire Quest (centre), to plant a Jamaican Mahogany tree, at the launch of the National Tree Planting Programme on Friday (October 4) at Jamaica House. The initiative will result in the planting of three million trees over the next three years. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer at the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is assisted by student at the Jamaica House Basic School in St. Andrew, Zaire Quest (centre), to plant a Jamaican Mahogany tree, at the launch of the National Tree Planting Programme on Friday (October 4) at Jamaica House. The initiative will result in the planting of three million trees over the next three years. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer at the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley.

Three Million Trees to be Planted Over Three Years
Wife of the Governor-General and Patron of the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, cuts the ribbon to officially hand over the Lily Pond Bridge at the Chinese Garden on Thursday (October 3). Assisting her are China’s’ Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi (centre), and Board Chairman of the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF), which manages Hope Gardens, Alfred Thomas.
Wife of the Governor-General and Patron of the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, cuts the ribbon to officially hand over the Lily Pond Bridge at the Chinese Garden on Thursday (October 3). Assisting her are China’s’ Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi (centre), and Board Chairman of the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF), which manages Hope Gardens, Alfred Thomas.

Renovated Lily Pond Bridge at Chinese Garden Handed Over to Jamaica
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), officially opens a new state-of-the-art information and communicartions technology (ICT) centre at Penwood High School in St. Andrew, on Friday (October 4). Sharing the moment (from second left) are Board Chairman of the school, Gregory Pullen; Principal, Donna McLaren; Student Council President, Shadia Maxwell; and Head Boy, Lawrence Anderson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), officially opens a new state-of-the-art information and communicartions technology (ICT) centre at Penwood High School in St. Andrew, on Friday (October 4). Sharing the moment (from second left) are Board Chairman of the school, Gregory Pullen; Principal, Donna McLaren; Student Council President, Shadia Maxwell; and Head Boy, Lawrence Anderson.

Penwood High School to be Renovated
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, speaks at a swearing-in ceremony for 37 new Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Hanover, at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa in the parish on Thursday, October 3.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, speaks at a swearing-in ceremony for 37 new Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Hanover, at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa in the parish on Thursday, October 3.

G-G Calls on JPs to Adhere to the Right Principles

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Environment

Prime Minister to Make Appeal for Investment in Green Climate Funding

Prime Minister Andrew Holness departed the island last night for the Green Climate Fund Private Investment for Climate Conference (GPIC) in Incheon, the Republic of Korea. The Prime Minister will deliver the keynote speech on Monday, October 7 on the matter of raising the bar for private sector climate action. Prime Minister Holness will also lead a panel discussion on...
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Culture

Grange Urges Jamaicans to Celebrate Our Heritage, Great Legacy

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says National Heritage Week — October 13-21 — will be celebrated under the theme ‘Our Heritage… A Great Legacy.’ Minister Grange has urged Jamaicans across the world to join the celebration. Minister Grange said: “Let us seize this opportunity to remind ourselves of the rich heritage left to...
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Works / Construction

Macfield Road Is Now 98% Complete

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the repairs being done on Ferris to Macfield Main Road in Westmoreland will increase tourism interest in the area and spur economic activity. The Prime Minister toured sections of the roadway on Wednesday (October 2). The NWA has advised that the roadway is now 98% complete. “The residents I am certain are very happy that...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s office in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 1).
Tourism

Increased Airlift Out of South America

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says beginning December, Jamaica will see an increase in flights out of South America, which will bring more visitors from the continent to the island. He said LatAm Airlines will inaugurate three weekly flights from Chile and other South American countries to Montego Bay. This is in addition to 11 flights now offered by Copa...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s office in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 1).
Tourism

Jamaica Eyes Tourists from Japan and India

Jamaica is targeting Japan and India as the country continues to expand its source markets for tourists. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure at a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Tuesday (October 1). He noted that Japan was a “very good market” for Jamaica over 20 years ago, before varying factors affecting the...
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The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica meets with United States Vice President, Mike Pence
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Invited to Meeting with US Vice President Pence

Following, Jamaica‘s participation in the United Nations General Assembly last week and leading role at the UN Climate Change Summit in New York, Prime Minister Holness was invited to meet with Vice President Pence in Washington. The meeting took place, earlier this week, on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the White House. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister of Finance, Honourable...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
National SecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

State of Public Emergency Boundaries St Andrew South Police Division

The area to which the State of Public Emergency is to be applied shall be the Jamaica Constabulary Force St Andrew South Police Division. The detailed boundaries of the division are as outlined below: East.  Starting at the foot of Red Hills at the intersection of Perkins Boulevard, Molynes Road and Red Hills Road, extending in a south-southeasterly direction along...
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