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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

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...
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.
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.

Jamaica and China Committed to Enhancing Mutually Beneficial Relationship
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.
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.

PM Holness Convenes First Social Intervention Committee Meeting
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is briefed on activities within the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations in St. James by Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Major Godfrey Sterling (right), during a tour of the community on Sunday, September 3. Major Sterling is jointly in charge of operations in the Zone with Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Superintendent, Kirk Ricketts. Accompanying the Prime Minister (from left) are Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; Attorney-General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James where Mount Salem is located, Hon. Marlene Malahoo-Forte; National Security Advisor, Major General Antony Anderson; and National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is briefed on activities within the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations in St. James by Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Major Godfrey Sterling (right), during a tour of the community on Sunday, September 3. Major Sterling is jointly in charge of operations in the Zone with Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Superintendent, Kirk Ricketts. Accompanying the Prime Minister (from left) are Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; Attorney-General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James where Mount Salem is located, Hon. Marlene Malahoo-Forte; National Security Advisor, Major General Antony Anderson; and National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague.

National Security Council Stands by Mount Salem Zone Declaration
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with a resident of Mount Salem, St. James, during a tour of the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in that community on Sunday, September 3. Mr. Holness visited to get an update from the joint police/military command on activities in the ZOSO, which was declared on Friday, September l.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with a resident of Mount Salem, St. James, during a tour of the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in that community on Sunday, September 3. Mr. Holness visited to get an update from the joint police/military command on activities in the ZOSO, which was declared on Friday, September l.

PM Says Security Forces Will Be In Mount Salem for Full 60 Days

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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, 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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Prime Minister Andrew Holness declares the first Zone of Special Operations in Mount Salem, St. James at a press conference this morning (September 1) held at Jamaica House. The Prime Minister is flanked by (L-R): Major General Antony Anderson, National Security Advisor, Dianne McIntosh, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Delroy Chuck, Minister of Justice, Clifford Blake, Acting Commissioner of Police, Marlene Malahoo Forte, Attorney General and Major General Rocky Meade, Chief of Defence Staff
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PM Holness Declares First Zone of Special Operations in St. James

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (September 1) declared the first Zone of Special Security and Community Development Operations in the Mount Salem community and its environs in St. James under The Law Reform (Zones of Social Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017. The Prime Minister made the disclosure at a press briefing held at Jamaica House....
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Government Completes Successful Visit to Chile – Bilateral Agreement Signed to Boost Trade and Investment

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his delegation have completed a successful one- day official working visit to the Republic of Chile. Prime Minister Holness and President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet met on August 30 and engaged in fruitful bilateral discussions. They explored matters of importance to both countries as well as regional and hemispheric issues. Other members of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
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PM Holness on Official Working Visit to Chile

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is to hold a series of bilateral engagements with the Government of the Republic of Chile. The prime minister left the island this afternoon (August 29) for a one day official working visit to the South American nation. Prime Minister Holness will meet with President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, to enhance bilateral co-operation between...
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Chang to Tour Crime Impacted Communities in Clarendon

Acting Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is this afternoon extending condolences and support to the families of those killed yesterday (Friday, August 25) in Clarendon. Dr Chang says he is especially troubled by the killing of children which seems to be a growing trend by criminals. "I am deeply troubled by what seems to be a growing trend where these...
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