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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), listens with interest as architect, Ravi Sittol (second left), explains the concept behind his entry titled ‘Out of Chaos, Comes Forth Prosperity’ for the Government’s Houses of Parliament Design Competition. Also looking on (from left) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles; and architect and patron of the competition, Gordon Gill. Mr. Sittol, through his company, Atelier Vidal Limited, in association with Adjaye Associates Limited, was one of the top-five entrants in the competition. His entry is among the 24 submissions which are now on display at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The exhibition was officially opened by the Prime Minister during a ceremony at the Centre on Wednesday (October 10). During the event, a total of $10 million was handed over to the leading teams, which received $2 million each.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), listens with interest as architect, Ravi Sittol (second left), explains the concept behind his entry titled ‘Out of Chaos, Comes Forth Prosperity’ for the Government’s Houses of Parliament Design Competition. Also looking on (from left) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles; and architect and patron of the competition, Gordon Gill. Mr. Sittol, through his company, Atelier Vidal Limited, in association with Adjaye Associates Limited, was one of the top-five entrants in the competition. His entry is among the 24 submissions which are now on display at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The exhibition was officially opened by the Prime Minister during a ceremony at the Centre on Wednesday (October 10). During the event, a total of $10 million was handed over to the leading teams, which received $2 million each.

Top-Five Entrants in Parliament Design Competition Receive $10 Million

A total of $10 million has been handed over to the top-five entrants of the Government’s Houses of Parliament Design Competition. The presentations were made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a ceremony to open the competition’s...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Board member of Mexican entity, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. De C.V. (GAP), Carlos Rohm, following the signing of the 25-year Norman Manley International Airport concession agreement at the Office of the Prime Minister today (October 10). Sharing in the moment (from 2nd left) are: Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague; President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; and GAP Chief Executive Officer of the Mexican entity, Raul Revuelta Musalem.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Board member of Mexican entity, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. De C.V. (GAP), Carlos Rohm, following the signing of the 25-year Norman Manley International Airport concession agreement at the Office of the Prime Minister today (October 10). Sharing in the moment (from 2nd left) are: Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague; President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; and GAP Chief Executive Officer of the Mexican entity, Raul Revuelta Musalem.

Gov’t Committed to Creating Ownership Society – PM
Ruel Gibson, JP, Principal of XARS Equipment & Trucking Co. Ltd.
Ruel Gibson, JP, Principal of XARS Equipment & Trucking Co. Ltd.

Maritime Industry Stalwart Awarded OD
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

HR Shared Services by End of Financial Year
The Most Hon Andrew Holness viewing an exhibition of the GOJ/UDC Houses of Parliament Design Competition with General Manager (Acting) of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Mrs Heather Pinnock, (far right) and one of the finalist of the Design competition,(foreground) at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) yesterday, (Wednesday, October 10, 2018).
The Most Hon Andrew Holness viewing an exhibition of the GOJ/UDC Houses of Parliament Design Competition with General Manager (Acting) of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Mrs Heather Pinnock, (far right) and one of the finalist of the Design competition,(foreground) at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) yesterday, (Wednesday, October 10, 2018).

After 56 Years, It is Time for Jamaica to Reinvent Itself – PM Holness

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Prime Minister

Harry Belafonte Heads List of National Awardees on Heroes Day

Harry Belafonte, born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr, will head the list of 206 award recipients at the 2018 National Honours and Awards ceremony, which will be held on Monday, October 15 at King’s House. The celebrated actor, singer, songwriter and social activist will receive Jamaica’s fourth highest award, the Order of Merit (OM) for his outstanding contribution in the field...
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Senior Director, Employee Relations and Benefits Unit, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Peter Morris (2nd left), joins other staff members of the Finance Ministry for a mini-exercise session at the official launch of the inaugural charity walk/run being staged for Civil Service Week (CSW) 2018 at the Ministry
Finance & Public Service

Sophie’s Place and St. Anthony’s Children’s Home to Benefit from Civil Service Week 5k

Youngsters residing at Sophie’s Place of Safety and St. Anthony’s Children’s Home in St. Andrew are to benefit from the proceeds of the inaugural charity walk/run being staged for Civil Service Week (CSW) 2018. The 5K event will take place on Saturday (November 17) and participants will start and finish at Emancipation Park. Senior Director Employee Relations and Benefits Unit,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), listens to Managing Director, Jamaica Flour Mills, Derrick Nembhard (left), during a tour of the Jamaica Flour Mills, located at 209 Windward Road, in Kingston, on October 10. At right is Plant Manager, Jamaica Flour Mills, Andre Neil. The tour followed the official rededication ceremony, which marked the plant
Prime Minister

Prime Minister Calls for More Private Investments

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for increased private investments, as the Government continues to maintain proper fiscal management that will facilitate growth in the economy. Speaking at the Jamaica Flour Mills plant rededication ceremony at the facility, 209 Windward Road, in Kingston, on October 10, Mr. Holness said steps have been taken to ensure macroeconomic stability...
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Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses today’s (October 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation on Church Street in downtown Kingston.
Local Government

New Cohort of Junior Councillors to be Installed November

A new cohort of Junior Councillors will be installed next month, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. “Our PR unit has already commenced the procedures to engage the educational institutions across the Municipality to (start) the selection process, so as to have the new Junior Councillors and Mayor assume office by November 9,” he said. Senator Williams was...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Board member of Mexican entity, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. De C.V. (GAP), Carlos Rohm, following the signing of the 25-year Norman Manley International Airport concession agreement at the Office of the Prime Minister today (October 10). Sharing in the moment (from 2nd left) are: Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague; President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick; and GAP Chief Executive Officer of the Mexican entity, Raul Revuelta Musalem.
Prime Minister

Public-Private Partnerships Heightening Country’s Global Profile

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the implementation of several successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects are heightening Jamaica’s profile across the global investment community. He says the outcomes of undertakings, such as privatisation of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) and the North-South Highway, have served to elevate Jamaica’s ranking to fourth among countries in Latin America and the...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, displays a bag containing breadfruit flour during a sitting of the House of Representatives on October 9. He was making his contribution to a motion brought by Member of Parliament for Central Kingston, Rev. Ronald Thwaites, regarding the increased use of nutritious local produce under the school-feeding programme.
AgricultureCommerce

Agricultural Sector Can Produce More for School-Feeding Programme – Shaw

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the agricultural sector can produce and make more local foods available to support students through the School-Feeding Programme. “There are several agricultural products in which we have already achieved 100 per cent market share that could be used in the School-Feeding Programme, such as carrots, callaloo, cabbage, pumpkin, sweet...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on October 9.
Justice

More Guilty Pleas in the Courts

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Courts have been getting more guilty pleas, which has freed up resources. “The statistics have shown that the largest proportion of matters completed in the first six months was by way of guilty pleas, that is, 62.2 per cent of matters being completed by way of guilty pleas in the first quarter...
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