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

Prime Minister Extends Solidarity and Support to Italy

In a letter to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of the Republic of Italy, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has conveyed Jamaica’s deepest sympathies to the Government and people of Italy, in the wake of a devastating earthquake which has killed at...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, interacts with children, following a ceremony by the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP) to hand over some 220 land titles at Jamaica House, on August 23.

Draft Bill Being Finalised for Land Registration and Ownership

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), hands over a land title to Donald Miller, one of over 220 recipients of land titles at a ceremony held by the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP), at Jamaica House, on August 23. Mr. Holness gave the keynote address at the ceremony.

PM Says 1,200 Land Titles to be Delivered for 2016/17

Prime Minister Andrew Holness presents a beneficiary with his land title during the Land Administration and Management Programme’s (LAMP) Land Titling ceremony held at Jamaica House on Tuesday, August 23. He was one of over 200 persons who received titles.

Over 200 Jamaicans Receive Land Titles

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (right). Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Antony Anderson.

National Security Council Developing Strategic Anti-Crime Action Plan

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

EGC Members are Volunteers

The Office of the Prime Minister takes note of a media report and public interest on whether members of the newly formed Economic Growth Council will get a salary. The Office wishes to point out that from the outset, it was highlighted that members of the EGC are volunteers who have decided to give back to Jamaica by participating in...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (3rd right) and Attorney General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Marlene Malahoo Forte (2nd right), speak with representatives of New Fortress Energy, Brendan McElmurray (2nd left) and Johnathan Klion (3rd left), during a tour of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping facilities now under construction at the Montego Bay port by the company, on August 16. Others (from left) are Ed Marsh of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ); and Chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone, Mark Hart. In the background is the US$175-million LNG plant, which is expected to be completed by mid-September.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Multipurpose Port for Montego Bay

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is moving to convert the shipping ports in Montego Bay into a regional multipurpose port. At a news conference after touring the cruise, commercial and liquefied natural gas (LNG) ports on July 16, Dr. Chang said cruise shipping will form a...

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

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government Continues Partnership for Growth

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is committed to growing the economy through public-private partnerships. Speaking at this morning’s (Wednesday, August 17) Economic Growth Council press conference at Jamaica House, Prime Minister Holness stated that to achieve tangible growth, the private sector must lead the initiative and government operations must be more efficient. “We must support the private sector....

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Historic and Legendary Win by Usain Bolt – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has labelled Usain Bolt’s third consecutive victory in the Olympics 100m finals as historic and legendary. The Prime Minister said Bolt’s indomitable spirit and focus, inspire not only Jamaicans but millions of people all over the world. "Bolt has etched his name as the greatest sprinter the world has ever seen. Jamaica is fortunate to have...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green

10 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Government Committed to Youth Development

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Floyd Green, is urging Jamaica’s youth to get involved in achieving sustainable consumption. In his International Youth Day message, Mr. Green said that this year’s theme “Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production” focuses on poverty eradication and how young people can lead the way...

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Prime Minister Visits Athletes in Rio

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today left the island for Brazil in support of Jamaica’s athletes participating in the Rio Olympics. The Prime Minister who will be in Rio until August 16, said it is important that he brings the good wishes of the nation directly to the athletes. While Prime Minster Holness is off the island, Minister without Portfolio in...

Charge d’affaires at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, Mrs. Marsha Coore Lobban, delivers Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ message at the Jamaica Association of Maryland gala, in celebration of Jamaica’s 54th year of Independence, in Baltimore on Saturday, August 6.

10 years ago CultureForeign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Calls on Diaspora to Renew Commitment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has implored members of the diaspora to renew their commitment to help advance the country’s development. “I often express the view that Jamaicans domiciled in the diaspora represent the Commonwealth of Jamaica, and as such, you must never cease focusing attention on matters pertinent to Jamaica’s development and quality of life for its...