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Gov’t Will Keep Citizens Informed and Engaged – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he will be making it a priority to keep Jamaicans informed about issues relating to governance. He gave the commitment at a National Security Ministry-organised town hall meeting held recently at the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holiness (2nd left), exchange greetings at the official opening of the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14. At centre is wife of the Governor-General, the Most Hon. Lady Allen. The trade show will run until April 17 and is being held at the National Arena and the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

Gov’t Will Continue to Support Productive Sectors

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the inaugural Mona Debates at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus on Thursday, April 14. The debate, held in collaboration with the India High Commission, was to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Indian Activist, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed Investment Ambassador to India

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) observes as newly appointed State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Everald Warmington, takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office, during his swearing in ceremony at King’s House on April 13, 2016.

Everald Warmington Appointed State Minister in OPM

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), addresses the launch of the third annual MoBay City Run at the St. James Parish Council’s chambers in Montego Bay on April 7. The event is set for Sunday, May 1. Others (from left) are: Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris; and MoBay City Run Organizing Committee Chairperson, Janet Silvera.

Third Annual MoBay City Run Set For May 1

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Major Water Systems to be Developed

The Government will, this year, undertake the development and expansion of a number of water systems in order to improve service delivery to several communities. Among these are: the Rio Cobre water and Soapberry wastewater treatment plants in St. Catherine; and the Rio Bueno water treatment plant in Trelawny. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Praises West Indies Cricket Teams

Prime Minister Andrew Holness praises the West Indies Cricket teams on their historic ICC World Twenty20 victories. In responding to the victories of the men’s and women’s West Indies cricket teams at the ICC World Twenty20, the Prime Minister said the wins are a testament to the grit and determination of the people of the Caribbean. "All West Indies Cricket...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Fruitful Consultations from Cabinet

The new Government of Jamaica has completed three days of intensive review of existing plans and programmes of Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The Cabinet further refined its new plans and programmes and gave direction to the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, as to priorities and strategies for implementation. The Cabinet considered presentations from the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and PIOJ. The...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Update Day Three

Cabinet on Day three continues to receive updates from Ministers and Technocrats on the economic programme and growth agenda. The programmes and projections for the new fiscal year are being considered and the government remains committed to fiscal discipline and all its commitments to the people of Jamaica.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addresses business operators listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Junior Market (Junior Stock Exchange), at a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), on April 1. He announced Cabinet’s decision to renew incentives offered through the Junior Stock Exchange and urged other business operators to join the programme. At left is Chief Executive Officer of the JSE, Mrs. Marlene Street-Forrest.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Incentives of the Junior Stock Market to Remain – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today announced the maintenance of incentives for companies enlisting on the Junior Stock Market. On the anniversary of the launch of the Junior Stock Market, the Prime Minister congratulated business operators who have enlisted on the Junior Stock Market and expressed gratitude for their continued partnership in the thrust for economic growth and job creation. Highlighting...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Update

Cabinet continued its retreat on Day 2 by receiving reports from Ministers on the priorities of their ministries for the new fiscal year. Today, cabinet will focus on the economic programme under the IMF. The growth agenda, the 1.5 million tax relief plan and the National Budget 2016/2017. A formal cabinet meeting will also be held which will, among other...

10 years ago LabourOffice of the Prime Minister

PSOJ Hails Gov’t’s Focus on Growth and Job Creation

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is lauding Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, for focusing on the area of economic growth and job creation for which a new Ministry has been created. The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is under the purview of the Office of the Prime Minister. “That is one of the things...