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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is in discussion with Georgia Anderson (second right), mother of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon, who was murdered on Friday (May 9). Dr. Holness, along with other stakeholders, including Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), visited the family on May 11. The body of the St John
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is in discussion with Georgia Anderson (second right), mother of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon, who was murdered on Friday (May 9). Dr. Holness, along with other stakeholders, including Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), visited the family on May 11. The body of the St John's Primary School student was found at her home on Job Lane in Spanish Town.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Visits Family of Kelsey Ferrigon

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), offers words of comfort and support to Georgia Anderson (seated left), mother of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon, who was murdered on Friday (May 9) at her home in Job Lane in Spanish...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a gift basket and gift certificate to Sergeant Saralee Stephenson Davis, during a special Mother’s Day function on Thursday (May 8). The event was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. The function honoured mothers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, and the Office of the Cabinet. Mother’s Day 2025 will be observed on Sunday, May 11.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a gift basket and gift certificate to Sergeant Saralee Stephenson Davis, during a special Mother’s Day function on Thursday (May 8). The event was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. The function honoured mothers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, and the Office of the Cabinet. Mother’s Day 2025 will be observed on Sunday, May 11.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Hails Mothers As Pillars Of Jamaica’s Future
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses students and faculty members of The Mico University College during a visit to the institution on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 7). He is flanked by the institution’s President, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (left), and Chairman, Reverend Professor Veront Satchell.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses students and faculty members of The Mico University College during a visit to the institution on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 7). He is flanked by the institution’s President, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (left), and Chairman, Reverend Professor Veront Satchell.

Gov’t to Strengthen Teaching Profession Through JTC Act – PM Holness
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shares a photo opportunity with members of staff during a special Mother’s Day function on Thursday (May 8). The event was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. The function honoured mothers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, and the Office of the Cabinet. Mother’s Day 2025 was observed on Sunday, May 11.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shares a photo opportunity with members of staff during a special Mother’s Day function on Thursday (May 8). The event was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. The function honoured mothers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, and the Office of the Cabinet. Mother’s Day 2025 was observed on Sunday, May 11.

Prime Minister Holness Hails Mothers as Pillars of Jamaica’s Future
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, during a visit and tour of the institution’s grounds on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 7).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, during a visit and tour of the institution’s grounds on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 7).

Teachers Vital to Developing Skilled Workforce – PM

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the commissioning ceremony for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew on May 6.
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PM Announces $2-Million Reward for Information On Teen’s Killers

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a $2-million reward fund for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for the killing of 14-year-old Terona Thomas. Dr. Holness made the announcement during the commissioning ceremony for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew on May 6. The former...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shows students of Seaward Primary and Infant School the cover of the book ‘I am a Promise’ by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in St. Andrew on May 6. He is joined by Principal of the school, Arlene Reid.
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PM Urges Parents to Play Active Role in Children’s Literacy Development

Parents are being charged to play an active role in their children’s literacy development. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call while addressing Read Across Jamaica Day activities at Seaward Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew on May 6. “The development of the literacy skill is not only the responsibility of the teacher, who oftentimes,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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Prime Minister Holness Reaffirms Jamaica’s Commitment to Justice and Public Safety

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to upholding the principles of law and order while ensuring the protection of all citizens. Dr. Holness, who was speaking during the East Central St James Scholarship Programme Fundraiser at the Iberostar Hotel on Saturday (May 3), said “the Government strongly believes in the primacy of law and...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), listens to a point being made by Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart (right), at the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on May 4. Looking on (left) is Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
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Gov’t Committed to Promoting Sports Tourism – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to working with stakeholders to develop and expand Jamaica’s sports tourism offerings, ensuring that the country remains a competitive and attractive destination for sports enthusiasts worldwide. He was speaking to JIS News following his participation in this year’s Jill Stewart MoBay City Run held on May 4...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents then Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, with the Prime Minister
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79 Educators to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education

Seventy-nine educators have been selected to receive the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. The biennial awards ceremony, to be held on May 28 at Jamaica House, will recognise 39 educators for 2023 and 40 for 2024. Instituted in 2005, the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation is given to an educator who has served for a minimum...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), starts the newly installed corrugator machine at the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) Limited, during the opening of the company’s US$12.75-million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29. Observing (from left) are Country Manager, JPI, Gary Cole; Chairman, JPI, Conrad George; Operations Manager, JPI, Oswin Thomas; shareholder, Susan Rowett and her son, John Rowett (in background).
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Government Continues to Implement Measures to Support Re-Emergence of Manufacturing Industry

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to implement measures and policies aimed at supporting the re-emergence of the manufacturing industry in Jamaica. He was speaking at the opening of  Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) Limited’s US$12.75-million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29. “This building exists along our historical...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Chairman, Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI), Conrad George, during the JPI’s 70th anniversary and grand opening ceremony for its new factory located at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29.
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PM Says Investment in National Security Continues to Yield Positive Results

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s strategic investment in national security continues to yield positive results in reducing major crimes and will strengthen the country’s profile as an attractive destination for tourism and foreign investments. Addressing the 70th anniversary of the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) and the grand opening of its new factory located at...
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