As we put in place strategies to secure Jamaica; as the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, I stand here today to witness the naming and commissioning of these two new COUNTY CLASS patrol vessels. This is a significant step as a part of Jamaica’s integrated and comprehensive set of measures and actions to significantly and sustainably reduce crime in...

The Partners of the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica (PFPJ) are the State, represented by the Government and the Opposition; the Private Sector; the Trade Unions and Civil Society (herein referred to as “the Partners”) The Partners recognise the need to build upon: decades of effort to forge a social partnership in Jamaica; the 2011 Partnership Code of Conduct; and...

Three new sub committees have been established in the National Partnership Council, to address the rule of law, violence in the society and issues relating to the environment. This was revealed yesterday (February 23) during a meeting of the Council chaired by Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister recommended that specific committees be formed to address the issue of...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says imminent policy changes will be made to existing pension schemes. Speaking at the annual Sagicor Pension Investment Seminar today (February 21), the prime minister said the changes will ensure greater efficiency of pension funds. “In the very near future there will be policy changes to ensure, facilitate, and promote better efficiency in terms of investments...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is committed to confront the country's murder problem. He says it will be done through implementing measures to ensure order in the public transport system. Referencing the recent policy directive to remove tints from all Public Passenger Vehicles, the prime minister insists that there should be clear view into vehicles to reduce and...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (February 17) broke ground for a new US$1.03M Sewerage facility in his Saint Andrew West Central constituency. Speaking at the ceremony Prime Minister Holness said the project will improve the quality of life for the people of Olympic Court, Bay Farm Villa and Compound. “We must crank the engine of economic growth through the...

Senator Longmore says it is an unfortunate reflection of what is happening within our society by unsavoury elements amongst us. Appalled by the heinous crimes inflicted on our women and children, she says she feels the pain and frustration of families who are hurt by crime. “I know it is not for a lack of political will. The Government of...