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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), conversing with United States Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a press conference following bilateral talks during Mr. Rubio’s high-level visit to Jamaica. The talks were held at the Office of the Prime Minister on March 26.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), conversing with United States Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a press conference following bilateral talks during Mr. Rubio’s high-level visit to Jamaica. The talks were held at the Office of the Prime Minister on March 26.

Secretary Rubio Pledges Further Assistance for Jamaica’s Anti-Crime Fight

United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, has announced initiatives to support Jamaica’s law-enforcement efforts and further build the country’s capacity in combatting gangs. He said that the Joint Operations for the Logistics and Technology (JOLT) Fusion Centre,...
Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders.
Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders.

NHT Implements Reimbursement System In Developers Programme
Senior Director for the Procurement, Management and Compliance Branch (PCMB) within the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Kerry-Ann Henry Douglas, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on March 24.
Senior Director for the Procurement, Management and Compliance Branch (PCMB) within the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Kerry-Ann Henry Douglas, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on March 24.

PPC Reaping Rewards with PEDMS
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, provides an overview of their bilateral discussions on Wednesday (March 26), during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, provides an overview of their bilateral discussions on Wednesday (March 26), during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister.

US to Re-Evaluate Travel Advisories
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 26). Prime Minister Holness and Secretary Rubio held talks on areas of collaboration, including energy, trade and security.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 26). Prime Minister Holness and Secretary Rubio held talks on areas of collaboration, including energy, trade and security.

US To Deepen Dialogue with Jamaica On Cuban Medical Programme

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in conversation with United States (US) Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, following a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 26).
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica And US To Cooperate In Trade, Investment, Logistics

Jamaica and the United States (US) have pledged to explore opportunities for increased cooperation in trade, investment and logistics. The development comes following bilateral talks between Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 26). "We explored avenues to further...
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Chairman of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke (centre), observes as students from St. Jude’s Primary School use the computers in the smart laboratory, which was officially handed over to the institution in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 25). The laboratory, established by the Digicel Foundation, is equipped with 24 computers, an interactive smart board, a printer, a smart door lock for safety and Digicel’s high-speed Internet connectivity.
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St. Jude’s Primary Gets Smart Lab

Students and teachers at St. Jude’s Primary School in St. Andrew are now benefiting from a smart laboratory that leverages technology to enhance teaching and learning. Donated by the Digicel Foundation, the facility is equipped with 24 computers, an interactive smart board, a printer, a smart door lock for safety and Digicel’s high-speed Internet connectivity. Speaking at the official handover...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.
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PM Announces $1 Billion Solidarity Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a $1 billion Solidarity Programme that will provide one-time cash grants of $20,000 to 50,000 vulnerable Jamaicans. To be eligible for the grant, individuals should not be beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), the Social Pension Programme, National Insurance Scheme (NIS) or the Reverse Income...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (March 20).
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300 Youth to Benefit from Expanded Apprenticeship Programme

Over the next two years, 300 young Jamaicans will be enrolled in an Expanded Apprenticeship Programme in critical industries that urgently need more skilled labour. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (March 20), said the industries include construction and the...
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NWC to Invest $1.4b In Sewer Line Project Across Key Corporate Area Roads

The National Water Commission (NWC) will, this year, be investing $1.4 billion to lay sewer lines along Monroe Road, Retreat Avenue, Seymour Avenue and Old Hope Road in the Corporate Area. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Dr....
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$28-Billion Three-Year Water Infrastructure Project for Western Jamaica

The Government is to spend $28 billion on a three-year project to improve the water infrastructure in western Jamaica. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Dr. Holness informed that that the severe drought that affected western Jamaica disproportionately,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.
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Gov’t Focused on Shared Prosperity – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fostering shared prosperity, with an emphasis on economic transformation and empowerment. Dr. Holness, who was making his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20), said the focus of the Administration is to ensure that all Jamaicans, regardless of...
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