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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, addresses the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Social Investment Fund
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, addresses the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Social Investment Fund's JSIF) contractors and consultants seminar held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 28).

Minister Henry Lauds JSIF

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, has lauded the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for its dedication and consistency in the delivery of high-quality projects and good governance practices. Mr. Henry, who has...
Minister without Portfolio with oversight for the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks to members of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) management team, at the University’s Palisadoes campus on January 23.
Minister without Portfolio with oversight for the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks to members of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) management team, at the University’s Palisadoes campus on January 23.

PM to Deliver Statement on CMU Soon
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, with Miss World, 2019, Toni-Ann Singh (third left) Miss World 1976, Cindy Breakspeare Bent (left) and Miss World 1993, Lisa Hanna Lake at a reception held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, December 22nd
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, with Miss World, 2019, Toni-Ann Singh (third left) Miss World 1976, Cindy Breakspeare Bent (left) and Miss World 1993, Lisa Hanna Lake at a reception held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, December 22nd

PHOTOS: Miss World 2019 at Reception in Her Honour
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left) and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, look at one of the entries in the photography segment of the JIS Heritage Competition, at the awards ceremony on Monday (November 25), at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left) and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, look at one of the entries in the photography segment of the JIS Heritage Competition, at the awards ceremony on Monday (November 25), at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew.

No Backing Down From Reparation Calls – Minister Henry
Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, says the November 30 national voters
Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, says the November 30 national voters' list will reflect the removal of close to 70,000 dead names.

70,000 Dead Persons To Be Removed From November Voters’ List

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), breaks ground to officially launch the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP). The proceedings took place at Yallahs in St. Thomas on Saturday (November 16). Others participating (from left) are: Marketing Manager, China Communications Construction Company Limited, Chu Yili; Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Fenton Ferguson; Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Vice President, China Communications Construction Company Limited, Chen Zhong; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi; President, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) America’s Division, Dr. Zhimin Hu; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, and Member of Parliament, West Portland, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Member of Parliament, East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz; and Deputy General Manager, Overseas Mission, China Communications Construction Company Limited, He Junfeng.
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Ground Broken to Commence Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Saturday (November 16), broke ground to commence the multi-billion dollar Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP). The undertaking will entail the rehabilitation of approximately 110 kilometres of roadway between Harbour View in St. Andrew and Port Antonio in Portland, and the 26-kilometre thoroughfare from Morant Bay to Cedar Valley in St. Thomas....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Bilateral meeting with Jamaica and the Premier of China
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Prime Minister Holness Concludes Successful Official Visit to China, Holds talks with President Xi, Premier Li and Investors.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (November 9) concluded his official visit to China which started with a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jingping and an address to the opening ceremony of the China International Import Exposition in Shanghai. The Prime Minister then journeyed to Beijing where he held further bilateral talks with Premier Li Kequiang. These bilateral meetings were used...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
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PM Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Cabinet Minister Douglas Vaz

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has offered condolences to the immediate and extended family of Douglas Vaz, the former Minister of Industry and Commerce who served in the Cabinet during the 1980s. Vaz passed this morning (November 10) peacefully in his sleep. He was 83 years old. “Douglas has made an invaluable and far-reaching contribution to the development of our nation....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
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Be Vigilant in Protecting Your Children from Harm – Urges PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing deep sadness following the death of two young boys; Javinchie Palmer and Tyler McLeod, who tragically died after fire on Friday night razed their home in the community of Paradise in Norwood St. James. Prime Minister Holness continues to reiterate the need for greater parental supervision and protection of children from catastrophic events such...
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Prime Minister Holness Makes his First Official Working Visit to China

Prime Minister Andrew Holness departed the island this afternoon (Friday, November 1) for an eight day, official working visit to the People's Republic  of China. Prime Minister Holness will have a packed agenda, which will take him to four key cities in China including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Beijing. The official working visit is highlighted by bilateral discussions with President of China,...
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