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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), emphasises a point while addressing Wednesday's (August 9) contract signing ceremony for the J$564.7-million (US$4.4-million) Barbican Road improvement project, at Jamaica House. The four-month project is being implemented by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, through the National Works Agency, under the Government's Major Infrastructure Development Programme. It will be executed by China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). Seated (from left) are NWA Chief Executive Officer, E.G. Hunter; CHEC Project Manager, Liu Xiangang; Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; Justice Minister and Member of Parliament for North East St. Andrew, where the project is located, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and State Minister in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington.

Barbican Road Improvement Project to Commence in Two Weeks

Work on the J$564.7-million (US$4.4-million) Barbican Road improvement project in St. Andrew is slated to commence in two weeks. The four-month project, being implemented under the Administration’s Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP) with funding support from the Government of the...

The Government of Jamaica signed a partnership agreement with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) yesterday (August 9) for the Barbican Road Improvement Works project. Pictured are (R-L) Mrs Audrey Sewell, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation; Prime Minister Andrew Holness; His Excellency Niu Quingbao, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica; Mr Lui Xiangang, Project Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company.

Jamaica Has Never Been a Xenophobic Society, PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) navigates his way through the GOV.JM web portal, at the official launch at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 9. Looking on is Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

GOV.JM to Make Doing Business Easier

Prime Minister Andrew Holness offers personal condolences to the mother of slain teenager Micholle Moltan yesterday (August 8).

Micholle Moltan’s Death Will Not be in Vain, PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), holds a chick that was on display at the Hi-Pro booth during the 65th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon as the entity's Operations Manager, Tricia Jackson (left), explains the process involved in raising chickens. Mr. Holness was on an official tour of the Denbigh Showground on Monday, August 7. Also pictured (from second left) are Jamaica Agricultural Society President, Norman Grant; and Finance and the Public Service State Minister, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.

Special Funds for Entities Making Value-Added Products

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

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Productivity and Efficiency Critical to Attracting Investments- PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government will pursue a new paradigm to transform the country’s labour force. Prime Minister Holness, who was speaking yesterday (August 3) at the opening of the Kupius Bridge in Clarendon, noted that training and up skilling of local workers on projects with international investors will be a key component going forward. He said investors...

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PM Holness urges Jamaicans to take responsibility for the country

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica has come a far way in its 55 years of political Independence. In his message to mark, Independence Day 2017, prime minister Holness said Jamaica has overcome several challenges despite the odds. “We are a tough, courageous, purposeful and determined people. We have proven over and over again in our 55 years that we...

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Independence Message 2017 from Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Fellow Jamaicans, On the 55th anniversary of our independence, it is fitting that we celebrate our achievements and strengths while pondering our challenges. Our independence theme this year is, “Celebrating Jamaicans at home and abroad”. And how appropriate that we should have that theme when our athletes from home and abroad are right now holding our flag high at the...

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Prime Minister Meets with Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies to Outline Operations of Special Zones

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on July 31 met with Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies across Government to update them on plans to implement the Zones of Special Operations. The Law Reform (Zone of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill was signed into law on Friday, July 14. The Zones of Special Operations Act gives members of...

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Emancipation Day 2017 Message by Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Fellow Jamaicans, As we celebrate yet another Emancipation Day, let us continue to remind ourselves of the hard-fought struggles which led us to achieve that momentous victory over oppression. Let us never take for granted the heroic efforts waged by our forebears, particularly Sam Sharpe, to secure the foundation of freedom on which we stand. Our ancestors stood valiantly against...

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Private Sector Urged to Work Closely with Public Sector to Improve Customer Service

Director General of the Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation (PSTM) Division, Office of the Cabinet, Veniece Pottinger-Scott, has called on the private sector to work closely with the public sector to improve customer service in the country. “We are relying on you, the private sector, to work even more closely alongside us to make the impactful change that our millions...

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Government to Review Jamaica’s Foreign Policy — PM Holness

The Government is to review Jamaica’s foreign affairs and foreign trade policy to strategically align them to the country’s growth and development targets. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the disclosure today (July 26) to members of Jamaica’s diplomatic community in London at Jamaica’s High Commission in the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister was en route to begin an official working...