Master Drainage Plan Completed for the Entire Island
The Government of Jamaica has completed a comprehensive national drainage plan to improve the drainage system which will put an end to the flooding in …
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PM Urges Hurricane Preparedness
With the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season now in its most active period, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans to remain …
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120 Soldiers Deployed to The Bahamas
A contingent of 120 Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers departed the island this afternoon (Sept. 7) to provide recovery and humanitarian support to the Bahamas …
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Prime Minister Says SOEs Have Been Effective
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says ongoing States of Public Emergency (SOEs) implemented in several parishes across the island have been effective and …
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Jamaica Provides Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance for The Bahamas
Jamaica is providing disaster relief and humanitarian assistance for The Bahamas, which was hit by Hurricane Dorian. An advanced mission was sent to The Bahamas …
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PM Announces SOE In Clarendon and St. Catherine
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. Speaking at …
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DART Heads to The Bahamas
The first contingent of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) has been dispatched to the Bahamas following the passage of hurricane Dorian. The Government of …
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Disaster Response Team Primed and Ready to Assist Bahamas – PM Holness
Jamaica has mobilised the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to be dispatched to assist the hurricane-ravaged, neighbouring islands of the Bahamas. Prime Minister Andrew Holness …
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Jamaica has Lost a Business Giant – PM Holness
I offer my sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the Hon. Sameer Younis, OJ. Mr Younis, who died yesterday (September 1) was …
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Clarification on the Status of The Bernard Lodge Housing Project to Be Provided Soon – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says clarification on the status of the Bernard Lodge housing project in St. Catherine, in light of concerns …
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Baugh: A Statesman, a True Gentleman of Jamaican
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today recognized the tremendous contribution of Dr. Kenneth Baugh to the development of Jamaica and hailed him as a true gentleman …
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Performance Criteria for Contractors to Be Introduced in Public Procurement Process
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he has mandated the new procurement authority to develop a policy outline to introduce performance management contracting …
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Georges River Bridge in St. Andrew Rehabilitated
Residents of Mavis Bank and adjoining areas in East Rural St. Andrew now have easier access to their communities, following the rehabilitation of the Georges …
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IDB Official Says Digital Economy Will Enhance Public Service Delivery
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Manager, Therese Turner-Jones, believes Jamaica’s proposed transformation to a fully digital economy will enhance public service delivery and, by …
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PHOTOS: PM Hosts Port Royal Development Meeting
No Child Should Be Denied Education Due To Fees – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says no child should be denied access to an education due to obligatory prohibitive fees being charged by …
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Rhyne Park Homeowners Urged to Protect Property Value
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging potential homeowners in the Rhyne Park Estate development in St. James not to engage in practices …
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Holness Administration Holds Record for Most Houses Built
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the Government is committed to solving the country’s housing and land settlement issues. Already, he says, the current …
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Prime Minister Holness Meets with Premier of the Cayman Islands
Prime Minister Andrew Holness earlier this week (August 7) held discussions at the Office of the Prime Minister, with a high-level delegation from the Government …
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Government Moves to Modernize Jamaica
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asserted that the Government has not given up on the National Identification System (NIDS). The Prime Minister says the faster …
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