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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the $140 million Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in downtown Kingston, on Friday (May 28). Assisting him is Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), while Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), applauds. Others (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis, Minority Leader, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby, and Minister McKenzie’s wife, Marcia McKenzie.

Jamaica’s First Adult Transitional Centre For the Homeless

The Government continues to provide the resources and infrastructure to improve the quality of life for Jamaica’s homeless population. This commitment was again demonstrated when Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially opened the country’s first adult transitional facility...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 24).

Banks To Sign On To NIDS Pilot

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, highlights a point while making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 24).

Personal Information Safe Under NIDS

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, highlights a matter of importance during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 24).

First NIDS Pilot Site In Kingston August

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green unveil the design on the front of the country’s first National Identification (ID) card. The card, which is to be provided free of cost to citizens under the soon to be rolled out National Identification System (NIDS) was revealed during Minister Green’s contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 24).

National ID Card Unveiled

4 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

RGD Adds More Services To Its Online Platform

Customers of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) will now be able to access additional services online as the entity continues its digitisation process. Persons can now obtain an electronic burial order, apply for adoption certificates, and book their wedding at the RGD online. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green,...

Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, drives a nail into support boards to be placed on the roof of a family’s house (pictured in the background) in Mocho Clarendon. The Minister was participating in the main Labour Day project in the constituency on Monday (May 23). The project entailed replacing the entire roof of the dwelling, which had previously leaked.

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MP Morgan Rolls Up His Sleeves On Labour Day Projects

A family of six in Mocho, Clarendon, now has a proper roof over its head courtesy of Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, and community volunteers. Replacement of the leaky roof of this family home, occupied by two sisters and their children, was chosen as the main Labour Day project for the constituency. The MP,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (right), observe the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for training through Jamaica’s Foreign Service Institute. Signing the document are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sheila Sealey (second left); and Secretary for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Saurabh Kumar. The ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16).

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Jamaica Looking To Gain Technical Knowledge From India For NIDS Build Out

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says Jamaica is looking to benefit from technical cooperation with India as the island builds out the National Identification System (NIDS). He was speaking with JIS News following a courtesy call by President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, on Prime Minister,...

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Government of Jamaica Will Not Allow Abuse of Our Citizens by the Security Forces – PM Holness

Citizens must also change how they respond to authority and law enforcement Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica absolutely rejects the abuse of Jamaica’s citizens by law enforcement. In response to recent videos that have surfaced of altercations between law enforcement and citizens in the Denham Town community, the Prime Minister said he has been in discussions...

4 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

President of the Republic of India His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind to pay State Visit to Jamaica

The Government of Jamaica is pleased to welcome the President of the Republic of India His Excellency the Honourable Ram Nath Kovind to the island on a four-day State Visit. President Kovind will be in Jamaica May 15 to 18. The visit comes as Jamaica celebrates 60 years of political independence and also marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams (second left), is shown pottery done by owner of Stephaney’s Moulding and Pottery Design, Stephaney Jackson (fourth left). Also pictured are (from left) Inspector of Police, August Town Police Station, Inspector Stephen Taylor; Managing Director, the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; and Senior Manager, Social Development, JSIF, Mona Sue Ho.

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$5.8M For Micro And Small Businesses In August Town

A total of 44 micro and small enterprises in the August Town, St Andrew community have been awarded grant support valued at $5.8million, under the Government’s Integrated Community Development Project II (ICDP-II). The project is being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Presentation of the award was made Thursday (April 28) at the Haven of Hope Open Bible...

Minister of State with responsibility for coordinating special projects and major developments in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Homer Davis, addresses the welcome-home reception honouring the four western Jamaica swimmers who were standouts at the recent CARIFTA Swimming and Watersports Championships in Barbados, on April 25. Seated (from left) are 14-year-old Benjamin Davis of Cornwall College; 13-year-old Leah Chin from Mount Alvernia High School; 15-year-old Leanna Wainwright of Montego Bay High School, and 12-year-old Talon Longmore from Cornwall College.

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Reception For Swimmers In Montego Bay

Minister of State with responsibility for coordinating special projects and major developments in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Homer Davis, says Jamaica’s dominance at the recent CARIFTA Swimming and Watersport Championships shows that the country can be a powerhouse in swimming. The State Minister, who was speaking at a welcome reception to honour Montego Bay’s medal-winning quartet...