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TCN Separate from Structured Migration Talks – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Third Country Nationals (TCN) programme is separate from an initiative being explored with the United States (US) for the structured migration of skilled personnel. Dr. Holness, who was speaking during...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, in suit); Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Robert Montague (seventh right), and other officials pictured with some of the 124 residents in Manchester, who received land titles from the National Land Agency (NLA), during a ceremony held at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, on May 27

Scores of Residents In Manchester Receive Land Titles

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 27.

Prime Minister Holness Urges Hurricane Preparedness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, displays a copy of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act, during Wednesday’s (May 27) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t to Announce JAMRROC Members Soon

Gov’t Strengthening Disaster Risk Financing Framework Ahead of Hurricane Season

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), is in discussion with Pastor Alicia Magnus, grandniece of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. Occasion was Tuesday

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Labour Ministry Building Renamed In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security building at 1F North Street, Kingston has been renamed in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. The initiative was undertaken by the Ministry in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, in recognition of Mrs. Simpson Miller’s years of service as Minister of Labour, and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses yesterday’s (May 26), ceremony for the renaming of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security building, located at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston, in honour of the late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Lynden Newland.

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Social Security Building At National Heroes Circle Renamed In Honour of Lynden Newland

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security building at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston has been renamed the Lynden Newland Building, in honour of the late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Lynden Newland. This is part of the Jamaica Legacy Project, which was undertaken jointly by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and the Ministry of...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at today’s (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s 1F North Street building in downtown Kingston, which has been dedicated in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who served for 11 years as Minister of Labour.

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Western Child and Adolescent Hospital to Be Named In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller

The Western Child and Adolescent Hospital in St. James will be named in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, in recognition of her role in initiating the landmark healthcare project. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during today’s (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, paints a section of the Lewis Town Early Childhood Institution in Brompton, St. Elizabeth, during National Labour Day project activities at the school on Monday (May 25).

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National Labour Day Project In St. Elizabeth Reflects Govt’s Commitment to Hurricane Recovery – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the selection of the Lewis Town Early Childhood Institution in Brompton, St. Elizabeth, as one of this year’s National Labour Day Projects reflects the Government’s commitment to supporting communities still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Melissa. Activities at the institution, including roofing repairs, painting, and general restoration works, were carried...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers remarks during a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (May 18), commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the birth of the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer.

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Late Prime Minister Hugh Lawson Shearer Hailed as Visionary Leader

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has described late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer, as a visionary leader whose contributions to education, labour relations, and national development left an enduring legacy in Jamaica. Speaking during a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Monday (May 18), commemorating the 103rd anniversary...

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the main address during the Inception Ceremony for the Land Administration Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP) at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 12).

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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans Without Land Titles to Register Properties

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Jamaicans without property titles to register the lands they occupy. He made the call while speaking during Tuesday’s (May 12) inception ceremony for the Land Administration Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP), held at Jamaica House. Dr. Holness noted that many Jamaicans alive today have, for decades, worked on, built homes, farmed,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and National Housing Trust (NHT) Chairman, Linval Freeman (third right), break ground for the Rozelle Estate development in St. Thomas on May 8. Also participating are (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Director of New Rozelle Properties Limited, Diandra Bramwell; NHT Managing Director, Martin Miller; and New Rozelle Properties Limited Chairman, John Sinclair.

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Prime Minister Encourages Developers to Utilise NHT’ Guaranteed Purchase Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging developers in St. Thomas to take advantage of the National Housing Trust (NHT) Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP), designed to boost housing delivery through public private partnerships. He made the call while delivering the keynote address at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rozelle Estate housing development in the parish on May...