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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the Spatial ArcGIS User Conference at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (September 29).

GIS Strengthening Intelligence-Led Crime Fighting

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is strengthening intelligence-led crime-fighting strategies by helping the security forces identify crime hotspots, deploy resources and track the movements of criminal gangs, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He noted that the use...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), is greeted by President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, during a tour of the institution on September 23.

CASE Being Positioned as Key Player to Advance Agricultural Research – Minister

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Hilness addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for Luana Phase 4 in St. Elizabeth on September 23.

Gov`t Advancing Relocation of Parottee Residents

Senate Pays Tribute to Late Veteran Journalist Balford Henry

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Hon. Andrew Wheatley, delivers remarks during the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Board and Management Retreat at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday (September 25).

SRC Charged to Develop Strategic Plan

Assistant General Manager of Compliance Management at the National Housing Trust, Dameon McNally.

6 days ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Employer Connect to Help Portmore Businesses Navigate Compliance

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will bring key business support and statutory compliance services directly to employers and entrepreneurs in Portmore at its Employer Connect Expo on Friday (September 25). The event, which will be held at Sunshine Mall, is designed to help businesses better understand their obligations as employers while connecting them with agencies that provide registration, financing and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), participates in the signing ceremony of the Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Reconstruction Implementation Support Project at the AC Marriot Hotel in St. Andrew on September 22. From left are Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson; Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize and The Bahamas, Her Excellency, Dr. Erja Askola; Division Director for the Caribbean, World Bank, Dr. Achim Fock; and Head of Office, World Bank Jamaica, E. Gail Richardson.

7 days ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Urges Jamaicans to Focus on Resilience Building

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to place resilience at the centre of their home investment decisions. He noted that as climate alters weather patterns, threatening communities, lives and livelihoods, the choice of how and where to buy or build becomes crucial. “Every day, Jamaicans are making decisions... about where they are going to build....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing centre) observes the signing ceremony for the Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Reconstruction Implementation Support Project, at the AC Marriot Hotel in St. Andrew on September 22. Affixing their signatures (seated from left) are Division Director for the Caribbean, World Bank, Dr. Achim Fock; Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize and The Bahamas, Her Excellency, Dr. Erja Askola. Also looking on are Head of Office, World Bank Jamaica, E. Gail Richardson (standing left) and Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson.

7 days ago Office of the Prime Minister

NaRRA Active on the Ground, While Building Out Internal Structures

The National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) is actively engaged on the ground while work continues to build out the Authority’s administrative systems and personnel. Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson, said that teams have been speaking directly with residents and conducting field visits to project sites to guide the Authority’s programme, planning and execution. “These visits...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing centre) observes the signing ceremony of the Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Reconstruction Implementation Support Project, at the AC Marriot Hotel in St. Andrew on September 22. Affixing their signatures (seated from left) are Division Director for the Caribbean, World Bank, Dr. Achim Fock; Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize and The Bahamas, Her Excellency, Dr. Erja Askola. Also looking on are Head of Office, World Bank Jamaica, E. Gail Richardson (standing left) and Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson.

1 week ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Receives US$5-Million Grant to Support National Reconstruction Programme

The Government has formalised a US$5-million grant agreement with the European Union (EU) and the World Bank to bolster the country’s capacity to deliver the national reconstruction and resilience programme. The agreement, in support of the Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Reconstruction Implementation Support Project, was signed at the AC Hotel in St. Andrew on September 22. It will support the planning...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, lays a floral tribute at the Cenotaph in National Heroes Park, Kingston, during the annual Battle of Britain Commemoration Wreath-Laying Ceremony, held recently in honour of individuals who volunteered and served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II.

1 week ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: RAF Wreathlaying Ceremony

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, lays a floral tribute at the Cenotaph in National Heroes Park, Kingston, during the annual Battle of Britain Commemoration Wreath-Laying Ceremony, held recently in honour of individuals who volunteered and served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II.

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Abka Fitz-Henley (centre), listen to remarks by University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Guild President, Keshawn McGrath, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on September 18.

1 week ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Urges UWI Student Leaders to Advance Regional Integration

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged student leaders across the University of the West Indies (UWI) to play an active role in advancing regional integration by fostering stronger relationships across the Caribbean and beyond. He also encourages them to develop the skills, attitudes and mindset needed to compete effectively in an increasingly dynamic global labour market....

Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Antony Anderson, addresses a community engagement session hosted by NaRRA, the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), and the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) in Parottee, St. Elizabeth, recently.

2 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

Further Consultation to Guide Parottee’s Future Following Hurricane Melissa

Considerable detailed work and further engagement with residents are to be undertaken as authorities determine the appropriate way forward for Parottee, St. Elizabeth, following Hurricane Melissa. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Antony Anderson, said preliminary surveys have already been conducted, but noted that additional work and consultation will be required. He was...