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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing the opening ceremony for the 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Sunday (June 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing the opening ceremony for the 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Sunday (June 16).

PM Says Jamaica is Thankful for Diaspora Contributions

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the nation is thankful for the immense contributions the Jamaica Diaspora continues to make towards the development of various sectors of the country. “We cannot place a monetary value on [those contributions]....
The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister addressing the launch of the 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora conference at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Sunday, June 16, 2019.
The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister addressing the launch of the 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora conference at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Sunday, June 16, 2019.

The Diaspora An Important Magnet to the Development of Jamaica – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses the Jamaica National Family Day held on the lawns of the Office of the Prime Minister today (June 16). Others from left are: Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; and Representative of the Leader of the Opposition, Wavell Hinds.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses the Jamaica National Family Day held on the lawns of the Office of the Prime Minister today (June 16). Others from left are: Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; and Representative of the Leader of the Opposition, Wavell Hinds.

Fathers More Involved in the Lives of Their Children – PM
Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danka Akufo-Addo
Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Danka Akufo-Addo

Jamaica and Ghana Arranging Reciprocal Visa Free Travel
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Mrs. Juliet Holness engage with a father and his son on Father
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Mrs. Juliet Holness engage with a father and his son on Father's Day 2019

Government Committed to Preserving the Institution of Family – PM Holness

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), in discussion with Sandals Resorts Group Deputy Chairman, Adam Stewart (right), during a tour of the new AC Marriott Kingston Hotel on Friday (June 14). Looking on is the Hotel
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AC Marriott Hotel Represents the Type of Investment that is Designed to Create Economic Opportunities -PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the new 220-room AC Marriott Kingston Hotel development, represents the type of investment that is designed to create economic opportunities and address social issues such as unemployment, which the Government is focused on promoting. The US$55 million hotel, which slated to be officially opened on Monday (June 17), resulted from a partnership...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (left), discuss a matter of interest shortly before they issued a joint press statement, following bilateral talks at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). Also pictured is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
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Ghana-Jamaica Joint Commission for Cooperation to be Reactivated

President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the Ghana-Jamaica Joint Commission for Cooperation that has been dormant for some time, will be reactivated. President Akufo-Addo said it is intended that this will be done by this year or the first quarter of next year “so that the various areas of engagement that we are talking...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (right) on his arrival at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica. At centre is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign AffairsOfficial VisitsPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM and Ghanaian President’s Courtesy Call and Arrival

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (right) on his arrival at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15). President Akufo-Addo is on a two-day official working visit to Jamaica. At centre is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is presented with a promotional plaque by President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, during an exchange of gifts following a joint press statement on Saturday (June 15) at Jamaica House. President Akufo-Addo, who also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Holness, is in the island for a two-day official working visit. It forms part of a Caribbean tour to promote “The Year of Return, Ghana 2019,” which is a major landmark marketing campaign targeting the African – American and Diaspora Market to mark 400 years of the first enslaved African arriving in Jamestown Virginia.
Foreign AffairsOfficial VisitsPrime Minister

Visa Waiver Agreement Between Jamaica and Ghana to be Implemented

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says a visa waiver agreement is to be implemented between Jamaica and Ghana. Mr. Holness said the Foreign Affairs Ministers of both countries have been mandated to negotiate and conclude the agreement. The Prime Minister was issuing a press statement at Jamaica House on Saturday (June 15) along with President of the Republic of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) ‘Strategic Leadership Retreat’ held at Moon Palace in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday (June 6).
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PM Targets Two Special Economic Zones Within Three Years

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it is the intention of the Government to establish at least two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the country within the next three years. He noted that work is already under way on the Caymanas Special Economic Zone in St. Catherine, where a comprehensive feasibility study has been undertaken. The Prime Minister...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
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Gov’t to Roll Out Housing Under HOPE

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Government will be accelerating the provision of shelter this year under the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme. “Now, we are going to be mobilising the housing aspect and you will recall that we have allocated $1billion to start. The idea is to support the development of affordable housing solutions...
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