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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is joined by State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Hon. Krystal Lee, as they officially unveil the sign for the Queenhythe Pond Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann , on October 10.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is joined by State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Hon. Krystal Lee, as they officially unveil the sign for the Queenhythe Pond Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann , on October 10.

Queenhythe Pond Park Officially Opened

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (October 10) officially opened and handed over the newly developed $3.98 million Queenhythe Pond Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann. The project formed part of the Government’s Urban Renewal and...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) breaks ground for the construction of a 68,000 square foot three-story Boot 2 commercial complex in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on Friday, October 10. He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Boot, Alexcia Boothe; Architect of Boot 2, Leighton Hamilton; Owner and Operator of Boot Service Station, Wayne Boothe; Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda; and Managing Director of Henan Fifth Construction Group, Riulin Ji.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) breaks ground for the construction of a 68,000 square foot three-story Boot 2 commercial complex in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on Friday, October 10. He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Boot, Alexcia Boothe; Architect of Boot 2, Leighton Hamilton; Owner and Operator of Boot Service Station, Wayne Boothe; Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda; and Managing Director of Henan Fifth Construction Group, Riulin Ji.

Local Entrepreneurs Urged to Invest in the Country
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, consoles family members of the victims of the fatal shooting in Commodore, Linstead, St. Catherine, during a visit to the community on Monday (October 6). Nine people were shot—five fatally, including a four-year-old child—in a brazen gun attack on a family home on Sunday (October 5). The Prime Minister has condemned the act and pledged the Government’s support for the families of the victims.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, consoles family members of the victims of the fatal shooting in Commodore, Linstead, St. Catherine, during a visit to the community on Monday (October 6). Nine people were shot—five fatally, including a four-year-old child—in a brazen gun attack on a family home on Sunday (October 5). The Prime Minister has condemned the act and pledged the Government’s support for the families of the victims.

Prime Minister Pledges Continued Gov’t Support for Persons Affected by Linstead Shooting
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and his wife and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, are greeted by Roman Catholic Priest, Father Richard HoLung, during the stage production - Jesus 2025 25th Jubilee Year of Hope - at the National Arena on Sunday (September 28). The production, which runs from September 24 to October 5, is organised by Father Ho Lung and Friends.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and his wife and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, are greeted by Roman Catholic Priest, Father Richard HoLung, during the stage production - Jesus 2025 25th Jubilee Year of Hope - at the National Arena on Sunday (September 28). The production, which runs from September 24 to October 5, is organised by Father Ho Lung and Friends.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister and House Speaker Attend Jubilee Year of Hope Stage Production
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of the new Parliament and swearing-in ceremony for members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House, on September 18.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of the new Parliament and swearing-in ceremony for members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House, on September 18.

Violence Reduction Remains a Priority – PM

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre ), is flanked by State Ministers and Parliamentary Secretary, who were sworn into office during a ceremony at King’s House on Friday (September 19).
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State Ministers Reflect Plans for Renewal-PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the cohort of State Ministers and Parliamentary Secretary who were sworn-in, on Friday (September 19), represent a “clear statement of renewal”. Addressing the ceremony at King’s House for the 14 appointees, Dr. Holness underscored that renewal is not an event but rather a process. “Renewal is not about discarding experience. It...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18).
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Job Descriptions to Be Advanced This Parliamentary Term – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will advance the process to formally institute job descriptions for Parliamentarians. “If this House is to be part of the engine of growth, then its members must operate with the highest standards of efficiency and productivity and integrity and accountability. That is why during this term, we will advance...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, at Gordon House, on Thursday (September 18).
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Government to Craft New Medium-term Economic Plan

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says in this term, the Government will craft a new medium-term economic plan, designed not just to preserve discipline but to unlock opportunities and improve the lives of Jamaicans. He said the plan will focus on boosting long-term growth and productivity, deepening financial inclusion and resilience and strengthening social protection for vulnerable...
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_DDP7762: Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the swearing-in ceremony for 18 Ministers of Government at King’s House, on Wednesday (September 17).
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PM Commits to Seamless Succession and Transition Planning

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has committed to seamless succession and transition planning, as the Government leads Jamaica into a third consecutive term. Addressing the swearing-in ceremony for 18 Ministers of Government at King’s House, on Wednesday (September 17), Dr. Holness said he will ensure that there is significant renewal in leadership, thinking and approaches. He said...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front row, fourth left) and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, third left), are flanked by Cabinet Ministers, who were sworn into office during a ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday (September 17).
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18 Ministers Sworn into Office

Eighteen Ministers of Government were sworn into office on Wednesday (September 17) during a ceremony at King’s House. Taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office were: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett Minister of...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the swearing-in ceremony for 18 Cabinet Ministers at King’s House in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (September 17).
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PM Issues Charge to Members of New Cabinet

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged members of his new Cabinet to approach their responsibilities with humility, discipline and teamwork. Addressing the swearing-in ceremony for 18 Ministers of Government at King’s House, on Wednesday (September 17), Dr. Holness said success will not come from working in silos but from collaboration and synergy. “Our people will not...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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Prime Minister Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness Announces New Cabinet and Government Senate Appointments

Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, has announced the appointment of a new Cabinet for the Government of Jamaica. In accordance with the provisions of Section 70 (1) of the Constitution of Jamaica, Prime Minister Holness advised that the following Members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate be appointed as Ministers with effect fromWednesday,...
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