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Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses the Caribbean Diaspora living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses the Caribbean Diaspora living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state.

PM Holness Engages Jamaican and Caribbean Diaspora in Namibia

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday afternoon (July 24) engaged Jamaican and Caribbean nationals living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state. The Prime Minister addressed the Diaspora in keeping with his mission to update...
Graduates from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Alternative Livelihood and Skills Development Programme, Kamau Brown (right) and Shanado Archer (second right), observe a model of the weed whacker they were given on Tuesday (July 10) at St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College in Kingston, while (from left) Social Development Manager, JSIF, Mona Sue-Ho; Chief Executive Officer, Manpower & Maintenance Services Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe; and Coordinator, National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NTVET), Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Denworth Finnikin, offer words of encouragement to them.
Graduates from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Alternative Livelihood and Skills Development Programme, Kamau Brown (right) and Shanado Archer (second right), observe a model of the weed whacker they were given on Tuesday (July 10) at St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College in Kingston, while (from left) Social Development Manager, JSIF, Mona Sue-Ho; Chief Executive Officer, Manpower & Maintenance Services Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe; and Coordinator, National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NTVET), Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Denworth Finnikin, offer words of encouragement to them.

JSIF Spends $9 Million to Train Unemployed Youth
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Press Release: The Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, MP on the Occasion of the Special Luncheon

Prime Minister Expresses Confidence in New President of CCJ
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Pictured in the background are the Heads of Government of the Community.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Pictured in the background are the Heads of Government of the Community.

PM Affirms Jamaica’s Commitment to CARICOM

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US$872-Million Contract Awarded for National Spatial Plan

Seven technical papers will be prepared to inform the National Spatial Plan for the country. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a US$872-million contract with Acclimatise LAC Limited (United Kingdom) to prepare the papers. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The National Spatial...
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JSIF Partners With RGD to Provide Birth Certificates

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has partnered with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to provide birth certificates to residents of 18 communities across the country. The project was scheduled to end in March, but an addendum was signed by both entities on April 11 to extend it until June 30, 2018. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the...
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Office of the Prime MinisterSectoral Debate 2018/2019Transport

Airports Authority Coordinating Development of Vernamfield Aerodrome

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is coordinating activities for the development of the Vernamfield aerodrome in Clarendon. The entity is ready to begin fencing and other activities of the first designated 170 acres of the property after obtaining clearance to take possession. The budget estimate for the initial activities under the project is $300 million. Minister without Portfolio in...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 27. In the background is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.
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JSIF to Continue Programme of Community Intervention

For the financial year 2018/2019, the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will continue its programme of community intervention, supported by overseas loans and grant funding. Making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 27, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, said that, currently, the organisation has...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents Principal of St. Aloysius Primary School in Kingston, Althea Palmer, with the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Ms. Palmer is one of 40 educators who were recognised this year. The presentations were made during Wednesday’s (June 27) awards ceremony at Jamaica House.
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PM salutes Teachers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has lauded this year’s recipients of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education for collectively giving more than 200 years of invaluable service to Jamaica. Speaking at Wednesday’s (June 27) awards ceremony at Jamaica House, Mr. Holness said the 40 awardees are “most worthy” of the recognition bestowed on them....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.
Office of the Prime MinisterSectoral Debate 2018/2019Technology

JIS Acquiring Cutting-Edge ICT Equipment

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is to secure cutting-edge information and communications technology (ICT) systems and equipment to enhance its performance in the delivery of services as well as ensure compliance with records management best practices. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.
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CHASE Has Funded 3,725 Projects Valued at $17 Billion

The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund has supported some 3,725 projects at a total value of $17 billion over the past 15 years. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, says this comprised projects that were successfully undertaken over the 2017/2018 financial year. These, he noted, included US$3.5 million for establishment...
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