The administration is committed to creating an environment in which families can flourish and creating communities of upward social mobility, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He is urging family members to do their part to support this realization, “by being personally, socially and economically responsible.” The Prime Minister was delivering his inaugural address during Thursday’s (March 3)...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says his administration will maintain the format of joint oversight of Jamaica’s economic programme. This, he says, is in recognition of the “challenges we face regarding our debt and the need to maintain fiscal discipline.” The Prime Minister was delivering his inaugural address, following his swearing in at King’s House, on  March 3....

Newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,  says  he intends to lead a Government  of  partnership, as the “solutions to  our problems do not rest with the Government alone.” “To achieve the vision of shared prosperity through inclusive growth and meaningful job creation, now more than ever, Government must lead, activate, empower and build real partnerships,” the Prime...

Motorists  can expect delays along the main corridors of Hope Road, East King’s House Road and West King’s House Road, in Kingston, tomorrow (Thursday, March 3), when Prime Minister-designate, Mr. Andrew Holness, will be sworn in at  King’s House, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Senior Superintendent of Police and Commanding Officer for the Traffic and Highway Division, Calvin Allen, told JIS...

Prime Minister-Designate Mr. Andrew Holness will be sworn in as Prime Minister of Jamaica in a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday, March 3.   The Swearing-in Ceremony will commence at 4pm and invited guests are asked to be seated by 3:15pm.   In accordance with the Constitution of Jamaica, Mr. Holness will take the Oath of Allegiance and the...

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) will be staging a number of activities across the island to celebrate International Women’s Week from March 8 to 11. The week, to be observed under the theme: ‘Understanding Purpose, Striving for Parity’, will include an exhibition highlighting important women throughout history; fora on abuse and gender mainstreaming; luncheons; health and wellness sessions;...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller is calling on all Jamaicans including supporters of both the People’s National Party (PNP) and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to remain calm in light of the prolonged recounting of ballots taking place in some constituencies. With reports of tension in some areas across the island the Prime Minister is appealing to...