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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

More than 70 per cent of the US$68 million projected for implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) will be used to upgrade the Government’s information and technology (IT) infrastructure. This is according to NIDS Programme Director, Warren Vernon, who...
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.
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.

Commission Recommends Merger of NHT and HAJ
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.
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.

Government Will Curb Crime in Montego Bay- PM Holness
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).
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).

Road, Water and Sewerage Upgrading Works for Denham Town
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Jamaica Stands Ready to Assist Caribbean Islands Impacted by Hurricanes – PM Holness

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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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Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses the leadership and representatives of the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies that will constitute the Social Intervention Committee at a meeting held yesterday (September 5) at the Office of the Prime Minister.
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PM Holness Convenes First Social Intervention Committee Meeting

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (September 5) convened the first meeting of the Social Intervention Committee at the Office of the Prime Minister. Addressing the leadership and representatives of the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies that will constitute the Social Intervention Committee, Prime Minister Holness said they must focus on community and peace building initiatives. “Crime is multi-dimensional; it is...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (lectern), addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Friday (September 1), where he declared Mount Salem in St. James as the first Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). Others (from left) are: National Security Advisor, Major General Antony Anderson; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security Dianne McIntosh; Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; Acting Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake; Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, and Chief of Defence of Staff, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Major General Rocky Meade.
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Mount Salem Recommended Itself – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Mount Salem community in St. James “recommended itself” as a Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). Addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (Sept. 1) to announce the first ZOSO, the Prime Minister said the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) requested the operations in Mount...
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