President of Kenya to Celebrate Jamaica’s 57th Independence
The Government of Jamaica is pleased to announce that His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, will pay a State Visit to …
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Stage One Upgrading of JISCO/Alpart to be Completed by 2020
Stage one of the rehabilitation and upgrading programme at Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart had been rescheduled for completion by the first quarter of …
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Preparatory Activities for Vernamfield Development Under Way
The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is undertaking several preparatory activities for the Vernamfield development project in Clarendon. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of …
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JIS on Path to ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is on a path to achieving certification in ISO 9001:2015 this year. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the …
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JIS to Host Community Meetings
It is proposed that the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) will host a series of community meetings, to create an avenue for the Government to interface …
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PHOTOS: Minister Henry Receives Courtesy Call From Formula 1 Driver Alex Powell
Statement on the Passing of Ambassador Elinor Felix
It is with great sadness that I learn of the passing of Ambassador Elinor Felix. Ambassador Felix was the former Chief of State Protocol in …
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State of Public Emergency Boundaries St Andrew South Police Division
The area to which the State of Public Emergency is to be applied shall be the Jamaica Constabulary Force St Andrew South Police Division. The …
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Prime Minister Updates UN Secretary-General on Climate Initiative
Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (July 4) held bilateral talks with His Excellency Antonio Guterrez, United Nations Secretary-General. The meeting was held in the …
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PM Holness Keynote Speaker for Cayman Islands 60th Anniversary of Constitution Celebrations
Prime Minister Andrew Holness will make an official working visit to the neighbouring Cayman Islands. Prime Minister Holness was specially invited to be the keynote …
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Seaga Introduced Jamaicans to Their Culture – PM Holness
Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (June 19) led tributes to the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica Edward Phillip George Seaga during a joint sitting …
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Jamaica and Ghana Arranging Reciprocal Visa Free Travel
Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danka Akufo-Addo yesterday (Saturday, June 15) held bilateral discussions …
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Government Committed to Preserving the Institution of Family – PM Holness
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the Government is focused on the economic prosperity and well-being of the Jamaican people. In that regard, the …
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No Bauxite Mining Taking Place in Designated Protected Area of the Cockpit Country
In light of public concerns raised regarding mining in the Cockpit Country Protected Area, Prime Minister Andrew Holness invited the heads all relevant agencies to …
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National Security Council Advances Discussions on Enhanced Security Measures
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday (May 30, 2019) chaired the monthly sitting of the National Security Council (NSC). As a matter of priority, the …
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Government Taking Aggressive Steps to Promote Development of Downtown Kingston
The Government of Jamaica is taking more dynamic, innovative and aggressive steps to promote and encourage the greater development of Downtown Kingston. According to Prime …
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PM says Mr. Seaga was a Great Jamaican
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was truly a great Jamaican. Mr. Seaga, who was …
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Government Moving to Build Resilience of Water Infrastructure to Address Water Crisis
The Government is moving to do major upgrades of the water transmission systems while looking to source new wells and springs and establish a new …
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PHOTOS: Mrs. Holness Pays Mother’s Day visit to Victoria Jubilee Hospital
Younger Generation Must Know Nation’s History – Minister Henry
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, says it is important to impart the nation’s history to the younger …
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