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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a ceremony in Malvern, St. Elizabeth on June 4, where 27 serviced lots were officially handed over to beneficiaries.

Prime Minister Commends NHT for Speedy Insurance Payouts

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the National Housing Trust (NHT) for the rapid insurance payouts after Hurricane Melissa and urged private insurers to accelerate payments to clients in a bid to hasten the nation’s recovery....

Hundreds Sign Up for Gov’t’s House Wiring Programme in St. Thomas

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), responds to questions during a special interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) CEO, Giovanni Dennis, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Tuesday (June 2).

Ambassador Anderson Ready to Drive Jamaica’s Post-Disaster Reconstruction

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects. Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses Wednesday’s (June 3) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

JSIF’s $27-Billion National Recovery Plan to Impact One Million Jamaicans

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle (seated left), and Permanent Secretaries affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the GeoConnect Multi-Entry Data Governance Framework, at Jamaica House on Tuesday (June 2). The Permanent Secretaries are (from second left) Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer; Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin; Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams; Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (Acting); and Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith. Observing the signing are (from left) Acting Principal Director for Housing Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Christina Gardner; and Principal Director of the National Spatial Data Management Branch in the Ministry, Alicia Edwards.

Jamaica’s Disaster Response Capacity Strengthened Through New Data Governance Framework

3 days ago Office of the Prime Minister

Building a Stronger Jamaica – NARRA CEO Outlines Priorities

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d), Antony Anderson, says his focus is on the buildout of the agency, with work to commence on critical projects by year end. “Very rapidly, we're going to have to build out the organisation and also get the systems in place that can, in an...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister.

3 days ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Strengthening Jamaica’s National Disaster Response Capabilities

The Government continues to strengthen Jamaica’s national disaster response capabilities. Addressing the recent National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined several measures currently being undertaken. “Steps have already been taken to strengthen ODPEM (Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management), including its organisational review, new hires, upgraded posts, staff welfare measures, and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) view a proposal with city engineer for the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Zacia Chevannes during a tour of West Kingston on May 29. The Government of Jamaica in partnership with the KSAMC are working on plans geared towards creating new housing solutions in Denham Town, Kingston.

6 days ago CommunityHousingLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Housing Solutions For Denham Town

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) view a proposal with city engineer for the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Zacia Chevannes during a tour of West Kingston on May 29. The Government of Jamaica in partnership with the KSAMC are working on...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 27.

1 week ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Urges Hurricane Preparedness

As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season approaches, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to heighten their level of preparedness and take proactive steps to safeguard lives and property. “Preparedness is shared responsibility. Government has its role. But readiness begins in households, communities, farms, schools, clinics, police stations and fire stations. “It also begins in the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, displays a copy of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act, during Wednesday’s (May 27) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

1 week ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Gov’t to Announce JAMRROC Members Soon

The Government will soon announce the members of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC). The Committee will oversee the work of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), which has been mandated to coordinate post disaster reconstruction and drive long term resilience building efforts. In March, it was announced that JAMRROC will be chaired by Senior Fellow at...

1 week ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Gov’t Strengthening Disaster Risk Financing Framework Ahead of Hurricane Season

As the country prepares for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is strengthening the country’s disaster risk financing framework to bolster recovery efforts and respond to the needs of citizens. Addressing the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, he said that these instruments, which include catastrophe bonds, have enhanced Jamaica’s...

1 week ago Office of the Prime Minister

Ambassador Anderson Appointed NaRRA Chief Executive Officer

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), effective June 1. NaRRA will serve as the central coordinating authority for post-hurricane reconstruction, with a mandate to eliminate bureaucracy, reduce fragmentation, and prevent project delays. The announcement was made by Prime...