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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.

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...

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.

‘My Dream is to Fulfill Your Dream’ —Prime Minister Andrew Holness

Executive Director of Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Kandasi Levermore (left), is in discussion with United Nations Women Representative and Head of the Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, Christine Arab (centre); and Project Coordinator at JASL, Marilyn Thompson. Occasion was the launch of the JASL’s media campaign at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on March 2.

Media Campaign Launched to Address Violence against Women and Girls

Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness (right), and the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), having a light conversation with former Political Ombudsman, Bishop Herro Blair, prior to the start of Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony at King’s House.

Prime Minister Commits to Creation of Environment in Which Families Can Flourish

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.

Govt Will Maintain Joint Oversight of Economy – Prime Minister

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment to Prime Minister, Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. Looking on is the Governor-General’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Captain Fenekie Rowe.

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Prime Minister Says He Intends to Lead a Government of Partnership

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...

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Motorists Can Expect Delays for Swearing in Ceremony at King’s House

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...

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Mr. Andrew Holness to be Sworn-in as Prime Minister on Thursday, March 3

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...

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Jamaica to Celebrate International Women’s Week From March 8 to 11

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;...

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Prime Minister Urges Calm and Restraint as Ballots Recount Continues

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...

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Jamaicans Urged to Follow Guidelines in Voting Process

Jamaicans are being encouraged to follow the necessary guidelines, to ensure that the voting process proceeds as smoothly as possible. Public Education Officer at the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, Daynia Harper, says persons should find out where they are to vote before going to the polling station. “We encourage you to visit our website at ecj.com.jm and click on query...

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All Workers Must Be Given Time Off To Vote

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has advised that all employees should be allowed time off to vote on Election Day, February 25. Legal Officer at the Ministry, Dian Thompson Clarke, in an interview with JIS News, said according to the Representation of the People (Leave and Symbols) Regulations of 1944, all employees should be given the stipulated...