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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16.

JIS to Host Community Meetings

It is proposed that the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) will host a series of community meetings, to create an avenue for the Government to interface directly with citizens at the community level to discuss matters of local and national importance....

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, displays a poster presented to him by Formula 1 driver, Alex Powell, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Thursday (July 11). Eleven-year-old Alex has earned the distinction of being the only Jamaican to be signed with a Formula 1 team, joining the Mercedes Benz junior programme earlier this year. Alex is the grandson of late former parliamentarian, E.K. Powell.

PHOTOS: Minister Henry Receives Courtesy Call From Formula 1 Driver Alex Powell

Former Chief of State Protocol in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Elinor Felix.

Statement on the Passing of Ambassador Elinor Felix

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

State of Public Emergency Boundaries St Andrew South Police Division

The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister greets His Excellency Antonio Guterrez, United Nations Secretary General ahead of bilateral talks in Gros-Islet, St. Lucia

Prime Minister Updates UN Secretary-General on Climate Initiative

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

7 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Keynote Speaker for Cayman Islands 60th Anniversary of Constitution Celebrations

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will make an official working visit to the neighbouring Cayman Islands. Prime Minister Holness was specially invited to be the keynote speaker for the commemoration of the Cayman Islands 60th Anniversary of its first written Constitution. The celebrations will take place from June 28 - 30. In inviting Prime Minister Holness, the Premier of the Cayman...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness leading tributes to the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica Edward Phillip George Seaga during a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on June 19, 2019.

7 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

Seaga Introduced Jamaicans to Their Culture – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (June 19) led tributes to the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica Edward Phillip George Seaga during a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament. Prime Minister Holness noted that Mr. Seaga was the longest serving member of the Jamaican legislature who loved the people of Jamaica. According to Prime Minister Holness, Mr. Seaga’s contribution...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danka Akufo-Addo

7 years ago Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Jamaica and Ghana Arranging Reciprocal Visa Free Travel

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danka Akufo-Addo yesterday (Saturday, June 15) held bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening trade, investment and the movement of people, goods and services between the two countries. President Akufo-Addo arrived in Jamaica yesterday for a two-day official working visit where he met with Prime Minister...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Mrs. Juliet Holness engage with a father and his son on Father

7 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Government Committed to Preserving the Institution of Family – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the Government is focused on the economic prosperity and well-being of the Jamaican people. In that regard, the Prime Minister said the Government is committed to preserving the traditional institutions of the society. Prime Minister Holness made the pronouncement as he led Father’s Day celebrations at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)...

7 years ago MiningOffice of the Prime Minister

No Bauxite Mining Taking Place in Designated Protected Area of the Cockpit Country

In light of public concerns raised regarding mining in the Cockpit Country Protected Area, Prime Minister Andrew Holness invited the heads all relevant agencies to update Cabinet on matters concerning the Cockpit Country. The Cabinet was advised by all relevant regulatory agencies that no bauxite mining is taking place in the area to be protected as the Cockpit Country (Designated)...

7 years ago National SecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

National Security Council Advances Discussions on Enhanced Security Measures

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday (May 30, 2019) chaired the monthly sitting of the National Security Council (NSC). As a matter of priority, the NSC continued its review, development of policy and legislation to support the structured use of Enhanced Security Measures. This is being designed to empower the security forces with a suite of legislative tools deemed necessary...

The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister speaking on Wednesday, May 29 at the official opening of Grace Kennedy Headquarters Harbour Street, Kingston

7 years ago DevelopmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Government Taking Aggressive Steps to Promote Development of Downtown Kingston

The Government of Jamaica is taking more dynamic, innovative and aggressive steps to promote and encourage the greater development of Downtown Kingston. According to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the Government has a clear and strategic plan to transform the skyline of Downtown Kingston to become the pearl of the Antilles. “The UDC has several projects for Downtown Kingston including apartment...