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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).

Number of Officers Who Monitor Developments to be Increased

The number of officers who monitor and supervise developments will be increased to ensure the process is done in an orderly manner. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness who further advised that various technological solutions...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a matter of importance while making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a matter of importance while making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.

No Mining in Cockpit Country Protected Area
Environmental Manager at the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) Mr. Errol Mortley, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 18.
Environmental Manager at the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) Mr. Errol Mortley, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 18.

Lessons Learned Informing Highway Construction
Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for St. James, Tamoy Sinclair.
Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for St. James, Tamoy Sinclair.

Earthquake Simulation Exercise in Mobay March 28
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andria Riley (second from right), cut the ribbon to officially hand over the housing unit in Rural Retreat in Claremont, St. Ann on Friday (March 18). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Sydney Stewart and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Eastern, Lisa Hanna.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andria Riley (second from right), cut the ribbon to officially hand over the housing unit in Rural Retreat in Claremont, St. Ann on Friday (March 18). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Sydney Stewart and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Eastern, Lisa Hanna.

Prime Minister Hands Over Housing Unit to Resident in St. Ann

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Port Authority to Bring BPO Assets to Market

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is advanced in preparations to bring some of its business process outsourcing (BPO) assets to market to facilitate investments by a wide cross section of persons. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the proceeds will be re-invested in expanding near port logistics assets immediately adjacent to the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).
Housing

43,172 Houses Over Next Four Years

The Government has programmed the construction of 43,172 houses over the next four years. This is part of the 70,000 they have committed to build, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said. Mr. Holness added that this is based on current developments completed, under construction, in negotiations, budgeted, or in planning and design stages. He was speaking during...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).
Local Government

Seven Areas Targeted for Flood Relief

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is taking steps to address the issue of flooding in sections of the island. Targeted areas include Marcus Garvey Drive, St. Andrew; Maxfield Avenue, St. Andrew; Falmouth Drag Line, Trelawny; May Pen, Clarendon; Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth; Port Maria, St. Mary; and Montego Bay, St. James. “I am very aware...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).
Housing

NHT Projects 3,259 Housing Solutions by March 31

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is projected to spend $50.4 billion on developments and achieve 3,259 housing completions during the 2021/22 fiscal year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says this is an increase on the $44 billion spent during the previous year. Making his 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 17, he pointed...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).
Urban Renewal

Major Upgrade of Urban Roadways Starts April

Work under the $13-billion Special Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme, which targets six strategic high traffic corridors in the corporate area, is to commence this year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17). This will see the widening of Arthur Wint Drive (Mountain...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).
Technology

Portmore to be Positioned as a Smart Tech City

The Government is seeking to position Jamaica’s 15th named parish, Portmore, as a “Smart Tech City” serving the Global Services and Knowledge Services industry. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while making his 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17). “Through the Port Authority and the Factories Corporation, we...
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Hopewell High School’s Principal, Byron Grant, presents an award to Principal Honour Roll student, Rachel Coach, during the institution’s prize-giving ceremony on Thursday (March 17).
Agriculture

Youth Engagement in Agriculture Vital – Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says youth engagement in agriculture is critical to safeguarding the country's food security and increasing growth in the sector. Addressing Thursday’s (March 17) prize-giving ceremony at Hopewell High School in Hanover, Mr. Charles Jr. said this is among the reasons school-based clubs, such as the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, are important in exposing youngsters...
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