The Government is creating the environment to facilitate investments that can generate jobs and drive growth in the economy, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “There is no country that can grow without the innovation, expertise and commitment of our entrepreneurs,” he said. “Once you make that decision to invest, we are proud of you. We want...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that boosting productivity is a top priority for the Government this year as a pathway to sustainable growth and prosperity for all citizens. He made the declaration while addressing a recent meeting with the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. “In 2025, we...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all Jamaicans have access to affordable housing solutions. He noted that there is an imbalance between housing supply and affordability, with many qualified individuals struggling to find solutions within their income bracket. "The issue is not the finance; it's that people who qualify can't...

The Government is to launch a new layer of social housing intervention, which is aimed at improving the living conditions of more Jamaicans. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness made the disclosure following the handover of three units under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in St. Mary on January 10. “We know that the benefit (of the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to advance critical programmes designed to enhance the quality of life for Jamaicans. He said his Administration remains resolute to the prudent management of the economy, noting that factors such as global inflation, weather events such as hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted the cost...

The Government will be making several policy and legislative changes to streamline procurement, permitting and approvals. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his 2025 New Year’s Day message on January 1. “Many of the obstacles faced by businesses and citizens doing business are old legacy requirements whose relevance has expired, but their continued existence...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country had several significant achievements in 2024, including a reduction in serious crimes. Dr. Holness said that the strategy of long-term investments in equipment, personnel, intelligence and leadership in the security forces is paying off. “Serious crimes are down approximately 14 per cent and murders are down approximately18 per cent,...