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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

Identity Verification Process to Be Made Easier to Obtain Birth Certificate

Amendments are to be made to the Civil Registration Act to modernise the identity verification process for persons seeking to procure a birth certificate. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Floyd Green, who made...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), shakes hands with Lloyd White, a beneficiary under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), during the official hand over of three housing units at Goodwin Park Road in Central Kingston on April 28. The other beneficiaries from (second left) are Leisha Brown, who is holding her daughter, Mishka; and Lesa Brown.

Goodwin Park Road Fire Victims Get Keys to New Homes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the handover of a two-bedroom house under the Government’s Social Housing Programme, in Roaring River, Westmoreland, on April 26.

Republic Status Will Ensure Greater Accountability from Public Officials – PM

Acting Principal Director, Information Division, Office of the Prime Minister, Damian Cox (fourth left, front row), with representatives of entities that have successfully implemented the manual component of the new Government of Jamaica RIM programme. They were presented with certificates of achievement and plaques at the official launch of Records and Information Management (RIM) Month 2023, at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in Kingston, on April 5.

Effective Records and Information Management Critical – COX

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), interacts with students of Prospect Primary School in Clarendon (from second left) Kenordo Webb, Ranae McCrae, and Keshanique Miller, during a Mathematics Exposition at the institution on March 30. The event formed part of activities, organised by the Ministry of Education and Youth, to celebrate National Mathematics Week from March 26 to 31, under the theme: ‘Re-igniting the Math Flame: Light up Your World!’

PHOTOS: Minister Morgan Attends Mathematics Exposition at Prospect Primary School

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 16).

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Announces Increased Benefits for NHT Contributors

Effective July 1, the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) loan limit for a single applicant, will move from $6.5 million to $7.5 million, an increase of 15 per cent. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16). Mr. Holness further informed that...

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Office of the Prime MinisterParliamentPrime Minister

HEART-NSTA Trust Waives Fees for Training up to Level Four

Effective April 1, Jamaicans will no longer be required to pay tuition or administrative fees for HEART-NSTA Trust programmes up to level four (associate degree), says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “This will allow for access to vocational training for all Jamaicans, regardless of economic status. This will be a game changer for poor, underserved youth, who see...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Trees to be Planted Along New Road Projects

The Forestry Department will be collaborating with the National Works Agency (NWA) to plant trees along all new road projects islandwide. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the trees will soften the impact of the infrastructure works, improve the aesthetics of the areas, increase biodiversity and contribute to the reduction of the “heat island effect”, particularly within urban...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

15 Ecologically Sensitive Areas Identified for Protection

Fifteen Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) islandwide have been identified for enhanced protection. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure in his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16). He said the geographical areas will have restrictions on the types of activities that may be permitted, to preserve their hydrological...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with French Economic Counsellor, Stephan Dubost (left), while Ambassador of France in Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, looks on. Occasion was a meeting at OPM on March 15, to discuss the continued cooperation on areas of sustainable development between France and Jamaica.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Senator Samuda Meets with French Delegation

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with French Economic Counsellor, Stephan Dubost (left), while Ambassador of France in Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, looks on. Occasion was a meeting at OPM on March 15, to discuss the continued cooperation on areas of sustainable development between France and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on March 3.

3 years ago National Security and PeaceOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

State of Public Emergency Declared in the parishes of Clarendon and St. James

A State of Public Emergency (SOE) has been declared for the entire geographical areas in the parishes of Clarendon and St. James. The Government, acting in accordance with the Constitution of Jamaica, petitioned the Governor General His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen on the advice of the Commissioner of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff, to declare a State of...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet to Receive Weekly Drought Updates

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has instructed that the Drought Management Committee meet weekly and provide Cabinet with updates, in light of the current meteorological drought being experienced in Jamaica. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, provided details during a press briefing on Friday (March 3) at...