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

PM Holness offers Condolences on the passing of RJR/Gleaner Group Chairman, J. Lester Spaulding

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed deep regret at the passing of Chairman of the RJR/Gleaner Communications Group, J. Lester Spaulding, CD, JP. Mr Spaulding died in hospital this morning (November 17) in Kingston after ailing for some time. “Lester...
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses journalists during the PIOJ’s quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office on Wednesday, November 15. Others (from left) are the PIOJ’s Director for the Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the PIOJ Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Elizabeth Emanuel.
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses journalists during the PIOJ’s quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office on Wednesday, November 15. Others (from left) are the PIOJ’s Director for the Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the PIOJ Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Elizabeth Emanuel.

Economy Grew by 0.9 Per Cent in July Quarter
Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon. (FILE)
Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon. (FILE)

Special Provision for Disabled Persons under NIDS
Acting Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch Stewart, emphasises a point while fielding questions from the media during a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (November 14). The conference was held to provide further information and clarify matters surrounding the National Identification System (NIDS). The system, which is expected to be rolled out in 2019, will provide a comprehensive and secure structure to enable the capture and storage of identity information for all Jamaicans.
Acting Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch Stewart, emphasises a point while fielding questions from the media during a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (November 14). The conference was held to provide further information and clarify matters surrounding the National Identification System (NIDS). The system, which is expected to be rolled out in 2019, will provide a comprehensive and secure structure to enable the capture and storage of identity information for all Jamaicans.

Pilot for NIDS in January 2019
Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon. (FILE)
Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon. (FILE)

Government’s IT Infrastructure to be Upgraded

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Government to Host NIDS Town Hall Meetings

The Government’s roll-out of a robust national public education campaign on the National Identification System (NIDS) will continue with a series of town hall meetings islandwide. The first is scheduled for Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Thursday, November 23), starting at 6:00 p.m. This was disclosed by Director of Communications and Public Affairs in the Office of the Prime...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is presented with a copy of a report on the strategic review of the National Housing Trust (NHT) by Chairman of the entity, Ambassador Dr. Nigel Clarke, during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, today (November 7). Ambassador Clarke was accompanied by other members of the Commission.
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Commission Recommends Merger of NHT and HAJ

A Special Commission reviewing the operations of the National Housing Trust (NHT) has proposed the merger of the entity with the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ). This is among several recommendations coming out of the Commission’s report on the strategic review of the NHT, which was undertaken to improve the efficiency of the entity. The report was handed over to...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of GWest Medical Centre in Fairview, Montego Bay yesterday (Thursday, November 2). The Prime Minister is flanked by Directors of GWest.
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Government Will Curb Crime in Montego Bay- PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reassured the business community that the government is working assiduously to curtail crime in the country. Mr. Holness says the reality is that crime is an impediment to business growth in Jamaica. Prime Minister Holness commented on the crime situation in St. James at the official opening of the GWEST Medical Centre in Fairview, Montego...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives a statement on the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in Denham Town, Kingston, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 31).
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Road, Water and Sewerage Upgrading Works for Denham Town

The Government will be undertaking major infrastructure works in Denham Town, where the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) is in progress. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in Parliament on Tuesday (October 31), where he informed that a social-intervention committee has been gazetted to steer a series of initiatives in the community. He said the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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Jamaica Stands Ready to Assist Caribbean Islands Impacted by Hurricanes – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica will provide whatever assistance it can to Caribbean nations impacted by major hurricanes that have battered the Eastern Caribbean islands. Speaking this morning (September 19), Prime Minister Holness said, "I am in touch with the Prime Ministers from the eastern Caribbean. Our prayers are with them as they seek to recover from these tragedies....
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2017 High-Level Caribbean Forum

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in partnership with the Government of Jamaica, is organizing a high-level conference on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Kingston, Jamaica. The conference is entitled "Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean" and will focus on the unique issues the Caribbean region is facing and the opportunities that can be found within to cope with...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness in discussion with State Councillor and Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office in China, His Excellency Dr. Yang Jiechi. The two met yesterday and discussed a range of bilateral, regional and multilateral issues including Chinese investment projects in Jamaica. Dr. Yang Jiechi, was in the island on a one day visit yesterday.
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Jamaica and China Committed to Enhancing Mutually Beneficial Relationship

The Governments of Jamaica and the People’s Republic of China yesterday (September 11) pledged to continue to build on the strategic partnership between both countries. The renewed commitment comes as the State Councillor and Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office in China His Excellency Dr. Yang Jiechi met with Prime Minister Holness and members of the Cabinet for a...
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