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Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), addresses Members of the Cabinet at the first official meeting, today (March 15), at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), addresses Members of the Cabinet at the first official meeting, today (March 15), at the Office of the Prime Minister.

“Public’s Interest Must be Forefront” – PM Holness Convenes First Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness today (March 15) urged members of his Cabinet to always be driven by the public’s interest and to consistently have Jamaica’s most vulnerable in mind when taking national decisions. He also encouraged them...
Cornwall College’s Curtis Glennon (second left), winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Poster Competition and Montego Bay High School’s Savannah Somers (fourth left), winner of the Essay Competition, at a presentation ceremony, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Monday, March 14. Others (from left) are: Parish Manager of the Jamaica Public Service, Rasheed Anderson; Manager for the SDC, in St. James, Randy Hayle, and National Commercial Bank’s Bay West Branch Manager, Wayne Hunt.
Cornwall College’s Curtis Glennon (second left), winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Poster Competition and Montego Bay High School’s Savannah Somers (fourth left), winner of the Essay Competition, at a presentation ceremony, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Monday, March 14. Others (from left) are: Parish Manager of the Jamaica Public Service, Rasheed Anderson; Manager for the SDC, in St. James, Randy Hayle, and National Commercial Bank’s Bay West Branch Manager, Wayne Hunt.

SDC Stages Successful Essay and Poster Competitions
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), in discussion with Director General of the Environment Division, Dr. Sharon Crooks, at a meeting with Senior Managers, at 16A Half Way Tree Road, on March 11.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), in discussion with Director General of the Environment Division, Dr. Sharon Crooks, at a meeting with Senior Managers, at 16A Half Way Tree Road, on March 11.

Support from Senior Managers Crucial – Vaz
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is greeted by Principal Finance Officer in the Ministry, Judith Robb Walters, during his first day in office at the Ministry, in New Kingston, today (March 8). At left is Accountant, Jennifer Brammer.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), is greeted by Principal Finance Officer in the Ministry, Judith Robb Walters, during his first day in office at the Ministry, in New Kingston, today (March 8). At left is Accountant, Jennifer Brammer.

New Ministers Report for Work
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), listens as newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness takes the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, at Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), listens as newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness takes the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, at Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House.

Environment Portfolio Situated Within the OPM

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Jamaica Hosts Global Forum on Climate Change Adaptation Planning

Representatives from eleven (11) countries are expected to gather in Kingston on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 for a global forum on national planning for Climate Change Adaptation, hosted by the Government of Jamaica. The forum is organized by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network, and will focus on a range of options for financing the  implementation of NAPs. “Climate...
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Govenor-General Sir Patrick Allen looks on as newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP waves to the crowd at the swearing ceremony at King
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Members of the Cabinet to Be Sworn in on Monday March 7

Members of the Cabinet are to be sworn in tomorrow, Monday March 07 at 2:00 p.m. at King’s House. The Governor-General and the Cabinet Secretary have been advised of the appointments. The Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, this afternoon (Sunday Mach 06), met with the Members of Parliament and Senators who will form the next Cabinet. The list...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (right). Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Antony Anderson.
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Prime Minister Says There Is Need For Review Of State Institutions

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is need for a review targeting the modernisation of State institutions, in order to facilitate further improvements in the business processes of Government, thereby making it more efficient as a regulator and service provider. Delivering his inaugural address during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, Mr. Holness said it...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is presented with the instrument of conferment of the Order of the Nation (ON) by Chief Justice and Chancellor of the ON, Hon. Zaila McCalla, during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony at King’s House.
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‘My Dream is to Fulfill Your Dream’ —Prime Minister Andrew Holness

Declaring that “My dream is to fulfill your dream”, newly sworn-in Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness shared his vision for a Jamaica founded on partnership, hope and opportunity, optimism, accountability, safety and security, volunteerism, ease of doing business and economic stability. Mr. Holness made the declaration while delivering his inaugural address at his Swearing-in Ceremony at King’s House on March...
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