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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

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Forest Policy will be tabled in Parliament shortly. “The policy seeks to protect our trees and forests, including those at risk such...
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
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Prime Minister Thanks Jamaicans
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.
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.

PM Commends ODPEM
The House of Representative.
The House of Representative.

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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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Acting Chief Technical Director, Planning and Development Division, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart.
Office of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Office of the Prime Minister – A Model of Energy Efficiency

The Government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme (EECP) has enabled a number of state entities to effect essential operational changes in order to conserve energy. The programme’s objective, which aims to change their approach to energy consumption, has been evident in several ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that have adopted effective conservation practices. Notable among these is the Office of...
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Senior Legal Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with interim oversight responsibility for the Access to Information Unit, Shereika Hemmings-Allison, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank forum.
Office of the Prime Minister

The Access to Information Unit – Guaranteeing the Right to Know

The ‘Right to Know… Power to Change’ is the mantra guiding the operations of the Access to Information Unit, a department under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). It is mandated to monitor the implementation and application of the Access to Information (ATI) Act’s provisions across all government entities. The Unit’s primary functions include providing guidance and training for...
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