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

National Heroes Day Message By Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

My fellow Jamaicans: We celebrate National Heroes Day at a time when its deep meaning and relevance could not be more significant. The life lessons bequeathed to us by our National Heroes, whose voices echo so eloquently across the span...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Government and IMF Agree on New Three-Year Programme
Principal of Mona Heights Primary School in St. Andrew, Fabian Mahabeer (right), accepts educational material produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) from the agency’s Human Resource Clerk, Camille Hayles (left), during a visit to the school on Tuesday (October 11). Sharing the moment are students of the school. Mona Heights Primary was one of two institutions visited by the agency as it kicked off its Heritage Month school tours.
Principal of Mona Heights Primary School in St. Andrew, Fabian Mahabeer (right), accepts educational material produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) from the agency’s Human Resource Clerk, Camille Hayles (left), during a visit to the school on Tuesday (October 11). Sharing the moment are students of the school. Mona Heights Primary was one of two institutions visited by the agency as it kicked off its Heritage Month school tours.

JIS Kicks off Heritage Month School Tour
Councillor for the Montego Bay North Division, Leroy Williams (2nd left), joins students of the Montego Bay Preparatory School in planting a tree on the compound of the Mount Alvernia High School in St. James on Friday (October 7) to mark National Tree Planting Day 2016. Councillor Williams represented Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at the event.
Councillor for the Montego Bay North Division, Leroy Williams (2nd left), joins students of the Montego Bay Preparatory School in planting a tree on the compound of the Mount Alvernia High School in St. James on Friday (October 7) to mark National Tree Planting Day 2016. Councillor Williams represented Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at the event.

Forestry Policy to be Tabled in Parliament
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans in Bahamas and Florida to be Safe

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

Prime Minister Thanks Jamaicans

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing profound gratitude to disaster preparedness officials and all Jamaicans for the level of preparation and response as the country braced for a possible impact from Hurricane Matthew. Jamaica was placed on high alert as then Category 4 Hurricane Matthew moved menacingly toward the island. Prime Minister Holness said government ministries, agencies, private sector, the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
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PM Commends ODPEM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is commending the work of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) as the country prepares for the passage of Hurricane Matthew. He noted that the entity’s role in disaster planning, management and response is integral in reducing the impact of the system on the country. “The focus after the hurricane...
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The House of Representative.
Office of the Prime Minister

Parliament Postponed

Parliament is to be postponed this Tuesday, October 4 for a later date that will be announced. According to Minister Derrick Smith, Leader of Government Business, Members of Parliament are being asked to be in their constituencies to manage the emergency coordination on the ground and to be on standby to be called for Parliament as needed.
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Former Chief of State Protocol in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Elinor Felix.
Office of the Prime Minister

Follow Rules on Use of National Emblems and Symbols

Advertisers, marketers and public relations practitioners are being reminded to follow the guidelines and rules governing the appropriate use of the country’s national symbols and emblems. Chief of State Protocol at the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Elinor Felix, said the symbols and emblems signify the national goals, values and history and it is important that they are held...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to Prepare for Hurricane Matthew

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to take all necessary precautions in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, which could impact the island as early as Sunday (October 2). Addressing an emergency meeting with heads of agencies at the Office of the Prime Minister, yesterday (September 29), Mr. Holness said the Government is now on high alert as...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Office of the Prime Minister

Emergency Meeting at OPM Today

An emergency meeting will be held at the Office of the Prime Minister this evening to discuss measures to prepare for the possible threat of Hurricane Matthew. All Members of Parliament and emergency personnel including senior officers of ODPEM, MET Office, JDF and JCF are expected to participate in the meeting, which will commence at 6:00pm.
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