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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on December 6 , where he announced the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.

PM Dispels Notion of Indefinite Detentions Under SOE

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is no truth to the notion that persons can be detained indefinitely under the State of Public Emergency (SOE). “Nothing could be further from the truth. Under the emergency powers regulations...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.

PM Announces New States of Public Emergency

Recipient, Flazel Jackson, poses in front of his new home in Norwood, St. James, that was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presented him with the keys on Friday (November 25).

Prime Minister Holness Hands Over Social Housing Units to Families in St. James

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on November 22.

Legislation Coming to Provide Stiffer Penalties for Murder

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Edward Phillip George Seaga Inaugural Human Development Lecture, held recently, at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew.

System of National Service Needed – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for The Howard Apartments that will be constructed at 10-16 Howard Avenue, St. Andrew South West, today (November 9). Under the project, 248 studio apartments will be constructed. Also participating are (from left) Managing Director, National Housing Trust (NHT), Martin Miller; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Daojiang Chen; Chairman, NHT, Lennox Channer; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Western, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke and Managing Director, Centauri Real Estate Company Limited, Julian Zhu.

3 years ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Ground Broken for Major Housing Development in St. Andrew South West

A total of 248 studio apartments will be constructed at 10-16 Howard Avenue, St. Andrew South West, under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP). Ground was broken for the undertaking today (November 9) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; Chairman, NHT, Lennox Channer; Managing Director, NHT, Martin Miller; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on November 8.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Reviewing JNHT Proposals for the Use of Vale Royal

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is reviewing options presented by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) for the immediate and future use of Vale Royal. Mr. Holness said it has been proposed that the Vale Royal house and property, which is the official residence of the Prime Minister, could be repurposed to include a library and...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

RGD Customers Feted

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) recently hosted an appreciation day to express gratitude to its customers for their continued business over the years. Despite Customer Appreciation Day being celebrated nationally in May, the RGD took the time to stage the event to recognise persons and organisations that have been utilising the agency’s services at its 10 locations islandwide. Customers received...

Director of Corruption Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Integrity Commission, Ryan Evans (third right), met with the Executive Leadership Team of the Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) on Tuesday (November 8) as part of efforts to sensitise the Agency about the work of the Commission. The meeting was held at the Agency’s headquarters at 58A Half-Way Tree Road, St. Andrew. The JIS team members (from left) are Director of Human Resources, David Knight; Director of Research, Print and Production, Celia Lindsay; Manager of Finance, Glenford West; Acting Chief Executive Officer, Enthrose Campbell; Manager for Public Relations and Marketing, Andrea Braham; and Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner. The Integrity Commission is tasked with enforcing Jamaica’s anti-corruption laws. The entity is responsible for receiving, recording and examining all statutory declarations.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: JIS Leadership Sensitised About Work of Integrity Commission

Director of Corruption Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Integrity Commission, Ryan Evans (third right), met with the Executive Leadership Team of the Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) on Tuesday (November 8) as part of efforts to sensitise the Agency about the work of the Commission. The meeting was held at the Agency’s headquarters at 58A Half-Way Tree...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon, Andrew Holness (left), engages with Straddle Carrier Operator, Samuel Black (centre) and Electrical Engineer, Cherrissa Allen, during the ribbon cutting for the new Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) straddle fleet, valued at more than US$20 million, at the container port on Thursday (November 3).

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica’s Public-Private Partnership Policy Robust – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica has a strong public-private partnership (PPP) policy, which is contributing to job creation and growth across various sectors. He said that there are many other areas where the PPP model should be pursued for the country’s development. “The role of Government is not to be the operator of everything. The role...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, responds to questions posed by journalists during today’s (Nov. 2) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

3 years ago Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Government Has Full Confidence in Dr. Tufton – Information Minister

The Government has full confidence in Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton’s ability to manage his portfolio. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, today (November 2). He defended the work of the Health...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Damage to Road Network by Tropical Storm Ian at $889 Million

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said that the total cost resulting from damage to the road network by Tropical Storm Ian is $889 million. Speaking in the House of Representatives on November 1, the Prime Minister noted that the cost to reopen the affected works and improve the drivability is estimated at $359 million, and the cost...