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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6).

CARICOM Must Be Strategic Amid Shifting Global Dynamics – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reinforced the need for CARICOM nations to adopt a strategic approach in building security and resilience amid the shifting dynamics of the global order. He said the region must act collaboratively...
Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (9th left), is flanked by other regional leaders during Sunday’s (June 6) opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (9th left), is flanked by other regional leaders during Sunday’s (June 6) opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

PHOTOS: CARICOM Opening Ceremony
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), leads discussions during the Regional Judicial Dialogue at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6), ahead of the opening ceremony for the 49th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government. The Heads of Government addressed critical issues including transnational crime, the rule of law, and judicial cooperation. The talks formed part of efforts to strengthen regional justice systems and reinforce the Caribbean’s collective response to security and governance challenges.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), leads discussions during the Regional Judicial Dialogue at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6), ahead of the opening ceremony for the 49th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government. The Heads of Government addressed critical issues including transnational crime, the rule of law, and judicial cooperation. The talks formed part of efforts to strengthen regional justice systems and reinforce the Caribbean’s collective response to security and governance challenges.

PHOTOS: CARICOM Regional Judicial Dialogue
Newly installed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, delivers his inaugural address during the Swearing-In Ceremony at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (July 6).
Newly installed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, delivers his inaugural address during the Swearing-In Ceremony at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (July 6).

New CCJ President Calls for Wider Regional Accession to Final Appellate Court
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Albert Ramdin, highlights a point, during a courtesy call at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James earlier today (July 6).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Albert Ramdin, highlights a point, during a courtesy call at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James earlier today (July 6).

PHOTOS: PM Meets with OAS Secretary-General

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as newly installed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, takes the oath of office during the swearing in ceremony held at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James on Sunday ( July 6).
CARICOM

Jamaican Sworn in As CCJ President

The Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson was on Sunday (July 6) officially sworn in as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), during the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony held at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego...
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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Patrick Allen (second left); Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and outgoing President, Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders (right), share a photo opportunity with newly appointed CCJ President, Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, during the Swearing-in Ceremony at the Jewel Grande Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (July 6).
CARICOMPrime Minister

Justice Anderson’s Elevation to CCJ Presidency A Proud Moment for Jamaica – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has described the appointment of Jamaican jurist, Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, as President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as a proud moment for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. “You bring to this office a distinguished legal mind, a profound commitment to Caribbean jurisprudence and decades of service grounded...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Friday’s (July 4) groundbreaking ceremony for the US$425 million (J$67.5 billion)Western Resilience Water Project in Davis Pen, Trelawny.
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Responsible Governance Key to Safeguarding Jamaica’s Future – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the vital role of responsible governance in safeguarding Jamaica’s future and advancing national development. Speaking during the launch and groundbreaking ceremony for the US$425 million (J$67.5 billion) Western Resilience Water Project in Davis Pen, Trelawny, on Friday (July 4), Dr. Holness reaffirmed his commitment to realistic, deliverable promises amid the...
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Environmental Management Systems Officer, Pollution Prevention Branch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Johnil Morgan.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

NEPA to Observe International Plastic- Bag-Free Day on July 3

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will join the global community in commemorating International Plastic Bag-Free Day on Thursday, July 3, with a youth-focused outreach initiative aimed at promoting sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. As part of its public education efforts, representatives of NEPA will visit the Annie Dawson Home for Children in Kingston, where children will participate in...
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St. Ann 4-H Clubs Parish Manager, Tedroy Gordon (left), engages in an activity with Clubbites from Brown’s Town Model Infant School during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs’ Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony at Brown’s Town Methodist Church on June 25. In the background (from left) are 2025 parish Leader of the Year awardee, Nicolette Fisher from Runaway Bay Primary and Infant School, and Chairman of the Parish Advisory Council, Lambert Russell.
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Jamaica 4-H Clubs Empowering Youth to Safeguard Food Security

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is equipping youth to champion food security in the face of mounting environmental challenges. Executive Director, Peter Thompson, noted that the organisation is leveraging education as its cornerstone strategy to build youth capacity in response to environmental threats and agricultural challenges. He highlighted these efforts during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs’ Annual General Meeting and Awards...
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), and Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker.
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Commissioner of Customs Says Effective Trade Facilitation Requires Multi-Agency Approach

Effective trade facilitation is not a task for one agency or Ministry, it is a shared responsibility that requires a multi-agency and multi-sectoral approach. This was the message from Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commissioner of Customs at the Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts-Walker, at the recent launch of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Accelerate Trade...
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