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Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP — Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

PM Satisfied With Assurances

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has indicated his satisfaction with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s assurances that his Government is taking the necessary steps to address the immigration challenges faced by some Jamaicans travelling...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in dialogue with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, during a reception hosted in Dr. Rowley’s honour at Vale Royal on July 20. (File)

PM Says Cooperation to be Given Priority

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (centre), is welcomed by Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority, Nii Odunton (left), when he arrived at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, yesterday (July 21), to participate in the 22nd Session of the Authority. Also pictured is President of the Assembly of the Authority, Milan Meetarbhan.

Jamaica Praised for Hosting Intl Seabed Authority

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, sign a joint communiqué, which details the results of bilateral discussions between the two Prime Ministers during Dr. Rowley’s official visit to Jamaica from July 17 to 21. The signing took place ahead of a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister, on July 21.

Communique Signed by PMs of Jamaica and Trinidad

Visit of Trinidad’s PM A Success – Holness

Wife of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Mrs. Sharon Rowley (centre), listens intently as Norman Manley Law School student, Kathrina Watson (right), shares a matter of interest. Also pictured is the institution’s Principal, Carol Aina. Mrs. Rowley visited the facility at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus in St. Andrew, yesterday (July 20). The tour, which also included the Faculty of Law, formed part of the itinerary of Mrs. Rowley and her husband, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, who are in the island for an official visit.

10 years ago EducationForeign Affairs

Mrs. Rowley Impressed With Norman Manley Law School

Wife of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Mrs. Sharon Rowley, says she is very impressed with the modern facilities at the Norman Manley Law School. Mrs. Rowley, who toured the institution yesterday (July 20), at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, in St. Andrew, told JIS News that the structure was a “major...

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (centre) is being congratulated by Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (right) following Dr. Rowley’s induction in the Prime Minister’s Park of Honour located on the grounds of the UWI, Mona in St. Andrew yesterday (July 20). At left is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.The park is used to honour UWI graduates, who are or have served as Heads of Government.

10 years ago EducationForeign Affairs

T&T PM Inducted into Park of Honour at UWI

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, was inducted on July 20, into the Prime Minister’s Park of Honour located at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. The park is used to honour UWI graduates who have been or are serving as Heads of Government. The addition of Dr. Rowley’s name...

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley (left), is greeted by President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), William Mahfood (right), while President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Warren McDonald (centre), looks on. The occasion was a luncheon hosted by the JCC and PSOJ on July 19, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Visit to Jamaica Successful – Dr. Rowley

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley, says his visit to Jamaica has been successful in rekindling the good relations between the countries. The Prime Minister said while challenges exist, “they are not difficult to solve and all that is needed is a coming together and finding of ways to deal with them”. He...

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (second left), engages in a light discussion with several of Jamaica’s Government Ministers prior to the start of a bilateral meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (July 18). They are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. Prime Minister Rowley is in the island on an official visit from July 17-21.

10 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM of Trinidad Says Visitors will be Treated with Respect

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, has assured that all Caribbean nationals who visit will be treated with respect. He said that despite the negative perception, 97 per cent of every 100 persons that visit Trinidad and Tobago “come with no problem”. “If there is three per cent that have some issues,...

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast.

10 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

Visit of T&T PM Provides Opportunity to Address Challenges – Prendergast

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast, says the official visit of the Prime Minister of the twin-island republic, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley provides opportunity for the countries to address challenges, and strengthen bilateral relations in a range of areas. Some of the matters to be discussed include the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market Economy (CSME),...

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Commends Government of Trinidad

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has hailed the Trinidadian Government for efforts made to solve issues relating to treatment of Jamaicans at the country’s port of entry. Speaking at a press conference on July 18 at the Office of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Johnson Smith said it is a demonstration of good...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on July 18, following bilateral discussions with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (right). Also pictured are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), and Trinidadian Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator, the Hon. Dennis Moses. Dr. Rowley is on an official visit to the island (July 17 to 21).

10 years ago Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Bilateral Meeting Positive – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, on July 18, has led to a deeper understanding of critical issues between the two countries. Making a brief statement at the Office of the Prime Minister following the meeting, Mr. Holness said he and...