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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets daughter of the late Christopher Bovell, Paula Kerr-Jarrett Wegman, during the thanksgiving service for the former Senator, at the St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Kingston on Tuesday (February 10).

PM Hails The Late Christopher Bovell

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has hailed former Senator and attorney-at-law Christopher Bovell as a man of “unquestioned integrity”, whose life was defined by service and a deep commitment to Jamaica. Mr. Bovell, who was 87 years...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing, centre), observes as (from left, seated) Chief Operating Officer, Trans Americas Fiber System, Jose Luis Rivera; Chief Executive Officer, Trans Americas Fiber System, Julio Bran; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Kedesha Campbell Rochester, and Minister of Energy, Transportation and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, attach their signatures to documents during the letter of intent signing ceremony for the subsea cable project, at Jamaica House on February 3. Also observing the signing are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Government Signs Letter of Intent to Strengthen Country’s Digital Infrastructure

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston on Friday (January 30). The 36-bed facility, constructed at a cost of over $140 million, was delivered through a partnership involving the National Housing Trust (NHT), the National Health Fund (NHF), and the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA). Also pictured (from left) are: NHT Chairman, Linval Freeman; Senior Medical Officer at the Bustamante Hospital, Dr. Michelle Ann Richards-Dawson; NHF Deputy Chairman, Michael Stern; SERHA Chairman, Wentworth Charles; Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Acting Director of Nursing Services at the hospital, Michelle Finnikin Campbell. In the background is Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson.

Prime Minister Holness Opens $140M Parent Overnight Suite at Bustamante Hospital

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the International Economic Forum, Latin America and the Caribbean 2026 in Panama on January 28.

Region Must Become More Assertive in Global Space – PM

Inflows from US$6.7 Billion in Development Financing Will Be Channelled Through NARRA

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness (left), conversing with Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) passing out parade and awards ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 21.

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Gov’t Providing Budgetary Support for Deployment of Body-Worn Cameras

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to provide the budgetary support for the acquisition and full deployment of body-worn cameras for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He noted that about 1,000 devices have already been secured and others are in procurement. “It is the intention of the Government to provide the security forces...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness, inspects the new contingent of constables during the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) passing out parade and awards ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 21.

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PM Charges New Police Constables to Treat Citizens with Dignity, Respect

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables to treat citizens with dignity and respect as they carry out their duties in maintaining law and order and protecting lives and property. He noted that every Jamaican, rich or poor, powerful, or vulnerable, deserves to be treated with dignity. “As your Prime Minister,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 21st Regional Investment & Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, January 21.

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PM to Make Announcement on National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that in a few days, he will make an announcement regarding the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), which is being established to lead, coordinate, and fast-track the national rebuilding effort. He was speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 21st Regional Investment & Capital Markets Conference on Tuesday (January 20)...

The 44 shops at the popular Border roadside eatery in St. Elizabeth that were reopened by the Government on January 16, following the rebuilding of the facilities.

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Gov’t Committed to Inclusive Economy – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring an inclusive economy where every Jamaican can participate. Addressing residents, business interests and other stakeholders at the official opening of the 44 shops and kiosks rebuilt by the Government at the popular Border roadside eatery in St. Elizabeth, Dr. Holness said that the economy must...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a ceremony for the handover of building supplies by New Era Developments Limited and Kemtek Construction, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Forward Operating Base in Luana, St. Elizabeth on Friday (Jan. 16).

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Jamaica Will Be Rebuilt Better, Stronger – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has created the opportunity to rebuild Jamaica better and stronger than before. “So yes, it [hurricane] created a crisis, but every crisis presents an opportunity and we must not waste the opportunity that this crisis has given us. We will rebuild Jamaica much better...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, second left), joins Director of Manufacturing and longest serving employee at Wisynco Group, Devon H. Reynolds (second right), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the entity

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PM Urges Increased Investments in Cutting-Edge Technologies

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has renewed his call for the country’s private sector to significantly increase investments in cutting-edge technologies to boost productivity and contribute to economic growth. He noted that investments in modern plants and technology are necessary to expand output, create resilient jobs, and strengthen the country’s long-term independence. “We have spurred growth by...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses recent ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ Day of Prayer at the Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore, St. Catherine.

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Gov’t Targets Family Unit to Drive Next Wave of Success

The Government is placing greater focus on strengthening the Jamaican family as a primary unit for national development. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that while emphasis has been placed on individual areas such as housing, water, health and education, the next phase of government policy will target the family to drive long-term national success. As such,...