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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (FILE)
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (FILE)

Finance Minister Outlines Opportunities with Debt Reduction

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says that as Jamaica’s debt is reduced, more opportunities will become available, particularly for local private investments. Speaking at the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) annual economic forum...
The newly renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, which was officially handed over to school administrators, at a ceremony on Wednesday (September 26). The school was upgraded by J Wray & Nephew Foundation at a cost of $30 million.
The newly renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, which was officially handed over to school administrators, at a ceremony on Wednesday (September 26). The school was upgraded by J Wray & Nephew Foundation at a cost of $30 million.

State Minister Calls for Partnerships to Upgrade Early-Childhood Institutions
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday's (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Cabinet Approves Contracts for Supply of Petrol and Medical Gases
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who is Chairman of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government, speaks at this morning’s (September 27) breakfast meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), at the UN Headquarters in New York. The event launched the ‘Caribbean Moves’ exercise initiative. Several CARICOM Heads attended the meeting.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who is Chairman of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government, speaks at this morning’s (September 27) breakfast meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), at the UN Headquarters in New York. The event launched the ‘Caribbean Moves’ exercise initiative. Several CARICOM Heads attended the meeting.

PM Renews Calls for Smoke-Free Region
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), tries out a hydraulic training device in a laboratory at the Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre located at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston. The occasion was a tour of the facility following its official opening on Wednesday (September 19). Looking on are Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right); and FACT-certified trainer, Ricardo Hopwood.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), tries out a hydraulic training device in a laboratory at the Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre located at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston. The occasion was a tour of the facility following its official opening on Wednesday (September 19). Looking on are Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right); and FACT-certified trainer, Ricardo Hopwood.

FESTO Centre A Journey of Love and Determination

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton arriving at the 3rd UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD
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CARICOM Must Remain Committed to Fighting NCDs – PM Holness

Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chairman of CARICOM, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has called on Heads of Government in the Caribbean region to remain steadfast and committed to the fight against Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The Prime Minister says the region must renew its commitment, which was made more than ten years ago, to tackle NCDs. “Recognizing that NCDs...
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PM Holness to Co-Chair UN Climate Change Financing Initiative

Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has, together with the President of France Emmanuel Macron, been asked by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, to lead a political initiative to mobilise Climate Financing to support the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The invitation to mobilize Government and private sector to build political consensus and increase...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses members of the Jamaican Diaspora in New York at the Jamaican Consulate on Tuesday (Sept. 25). Seated (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith; and Consul General to New York, Trudy Deans.
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Gov’t Working to Ensure Safety and Security of Jamaicans – PM

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, has assured members of the Jamaican diaspora in the United States that the government is leaving no stone unturned in tackling crime. “I want to assure you that the Government has put in place several crime-fighting measures and national security strategies that are all working to ensure the safety and security of all...
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Jamaica makes First Shipment of Medical Marijuana Extract Oil to Canada

The Honourable Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is pleased to announce Jamaica’s first legal export of medical marijuana extracted oil to Canada. The shipment to Canada was authorized through an import permit issued by the Government of Canada through Health Canada for Jamaica and an export permit issued by the Ministry of Health in Jamaica. The...
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