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

Prime Minister Announces Imminent Changes to Pension Fund

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...

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

PM Says Order in the Public Transport System will Help Stem Murders

Chief of Defense Staff Major General Rocky Meade, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte and National Security Advisor Major General Antony Anderson.

National Security Council Recommends Decisive Measures to Deal with Crime

Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, Mrs. Juliet Holness

Jamaicans Must Join Together to Protect our Women and Children Urges Mrs Holness

In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.

Government to Roll out Policies to Address the Country’s Crime Rate

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New US$1.03 Million Sewerage Facility for Bay Farm Villa

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...

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore Calls for Jamaicans to Reinforce Morality, Family and Community Spirit

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...

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Underscores the Importance of Maritime Sector to the Economy

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the maritime sector, which boasts remarkable infrastructure, is important to the Jamaican economy. Against this background Jamaica has launched its candidature to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2018-2019 biennium. In a video message delivered at the launch on Thursday (February 2) at Jamaica House, the prime minister emphasized the critical role of the...

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

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government hails the life and work of Lindy Delapenha

The Government of Jamaica expresses deep sadness at the passing this morning (January 26) of sporting great and broadcaster Lloyd Lindbergh “Lindy’ Delapenha. Mr. Delapenha died peacefully at his home. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Mr. Delapenha will be best remembered for his sterling contribution in the fields of sports and broadcasting. “I join with the rest of Jamaica in...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Attends CELAC Summit in Dominican Republic

Prime Minister Andrew Holness left the island this morning (Wednesday, January 25) to attend the Fifth Summit of the Community of Latin American and the Caribbean States (CELAC) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The Summit which opened on Tuesday, January 24 will address a wide variety of issues affecting the Caribbean and Jamaica. The prime minister will return to the...

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government Guided by Court Ruling

PRESS RELEASE - The Government of Jamaica is guided by the law, as set out by the Court in the case involving Symbiote Investments Limited versus the Spectrum Management Authority, the Office of Utilities Regulation and the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology. The Government has and will continue to be fair to all parties and will proceed in accordance...

In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Determined to Get a Handle on Crime Through Collaborative Approach – PM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the government is determined to get a handle on crime. The prime minister said this will be done strategically, as the government moves to address the country’s crime problem. “We have to get a handle on crime. This government is determined to do it. We have learnt the lessons of the past and...