Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the rebuilding of the Troy Bridge in Trelawny at a cost of over $200 million, exemplifies the Government’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure development. “We want our citizens to feel the positive impact of our economic policies in their daily lives. This bridge is just one example of how we are working...

Hon. Fayval Williams will assume duties as Minister of Finance and the Public Service, becoming the first female to assume the post. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while addressing Wednesday’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon has been appointed Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed outgoing Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, as a “special resource for Jamaica”. Dr. Clarke, who officially demits office on Wednesday (October 30), is to be appointed Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) effective October 31. Contributing to the outpouring of...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the security forces have made significant inroads in dismantling many gangs. “We started out with almost 600 gangs, and we have eroded them down to 150 active gangs, and we keep eroding them,” he said. Dr. Holness was addressing journalists during his visit to Pleasant Heights, Rockfort, in Kingston, on Tuesday...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, have strongly condemned the killing of five men during a mass shooting at a football match in Pleasant Heights, Rockfort, Kingston, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 21. Dr. Holness and Dr. Chang, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, visited the community on...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is making significant investments in various sectors of the island to make it even more appealing to visitors. “I want you to know that the Administration of the country is working overtime to ensure that not only do we create a brand-new Jamaica – safe, secure, sustainable and seamless...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is pleased with the progress being made on the construction of the new Montego Bay Perimeter Road in St. James. He said that the road, which is part of the Jamaica 60 legacy projects, is already 50 per cent completed and is on track to be ready in 2025. “The...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an international consulting firm has been engaged to assist with the island’s brand messaging. He noted that the move by the Government is proactive and “very strategic and instrumental” in ensuring that brand Jamaica remains powerful and strong in the market. “The Government realises that we must be very clear about...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s economic outlook has taken a turn for the better, where the country is no longer seen by investors as high risk. Speaking at the recent opening of a new Courts furniture and appliance store in Drax Hall, St. Ann, he said the country’s economic climate has become so stable that...