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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 7). At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 7). At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

SOEs Extended in St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland

The House of Representatives, on May 7, approved the extension of the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) that have been imposed in the western parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland by 90 days. In his address, Prime Minister the...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at the launch of Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). For both events this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at the launch of Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). For both events this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.

Prime Minister Calls on Motorists to Take Greater Care on the Roads
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), enjoys the performance of students from the Hazard Primary School during a ceremony to launch Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). Also pictured (from right) are United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Mariko Kagoshima; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson; State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Zavia Mayne; and Opposition Spokesman on Labour and Social Security, Horace Dalley. For Workers’ Week and Labour Day this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), enjoys the performance of students from the Hazard Primary School during a ceremony to launch Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). Also pictured (from right) are United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Mariko Kagoshima; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson; State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Zavia Mayne; and Opposition Spokesman on Labour and Social Security, Horace Dalley. For Workers’ Week and Labour Day this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.

PM Says Government Will Take Appropriate Measures to Protect Children
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), applaud Chrystal Allen in sign language, on her winning a Silver medal in unified soccer, representing Jamaica at the 2019 Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from March 14 to 21. The occasion was a reception held in honour of the Special Olympians at Jamaica House on May 3.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), applaud Chrystal Allen in sign language, on her winning a Silver medal in unified soccer, representing Jamaica at the 2019 Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from March 14 to 21. The occasion was a reception held in honour of the Special Olympians at Jamaica House on May 3.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Hosts Reception for Special Olympians at Jamaica House
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing Tuesday’s (April 30) media briefing to announce the World Bank’s provision of a US$140-million loan to Jamaica. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing Tuesday’s (April 30) media briefing to announce the World Bank’s provision of a US$140-million loan to Jamaica. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Gov’t Will Stick to Macroeconomic Policy – PM

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PM Provides Details of Meeting with US President

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the recent meeting with President of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump; and several Caribbean leaders provided a direct opportunity for the strengthening of bilateral and regional relationships. On Friday, March 22, 2019, the leaders of five Caribbean countries – The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and St. Lucia –...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with newly appointed World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, Axel van Trostenburg, at Tuesday’s (April 30) media briefing to announce the Bank’s provision of a US$140-million loan to Jamaica. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Support for Social Safety Net

The Government has received an additional US$140-million World Bank loan support that will further bolster three key economic safeguards for Jamaica. The provision will enable the Administration to boost the country’s resilience against natural-disaster risks, support human-capital development and strengthen the social safety net for the society’s most vulnerable. A formal agreement was reached on Tuesday (April 30), following discussions...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), announces the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) for the parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland during a press conference on Tuesday (April 30), at the Office of the Prime Minister. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade.
National SecurityPrime Minister

States of Public Emergency Declared in St. James, Westmoreland and Hanover

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced States of Public Emergency (SOEs) for the parishes of Westmoreland, Hanover and St. James. “After careful consideration and review of the crime statistics, in particular violent crimes which have been committed in some western parishes, the security forces have advised that the current situation would warrant the Government advising the Governor-General...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) cuts the ribbon to officially open the Lathbury Barracks at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew April 26. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson.
National SecurityPrime Minister

Gov’t Increasing Investment in Security Forces

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to increasing investment in the nation’s security forces. Mr. Holness said he will be meeting with Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and the National Housing Trust (NHT) Board to identify additional resources to support the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens keenly as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, provides an update on the Jamaica Trade Information Portal, at the Office of the Prime Minister, in St. Andrew, on April 26. The Portal is expected to go live on May 16, 2019, and will be the first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean. It can be accessed at: www.jamaicatradeportal.gov.jm
AgricultureCommerceIndustryPrime Minister

PM Says Jamaica Trade Information Portal Will Improve Ease of Doing Business

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Jamaica Trade Information Portal will significantly improve the ease of doing business in the country, while creating an environment that facilitates greater trading opportunities. With this portal, Jamaica will have a single authoritative trade information source for businesses to easily access information they need at any time. It will be managed...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), points out something of interest on the model for the new Silver Sun Estates housing development in St. Catherine. Looking on are Chairman, West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON), Peter Melhado (left); Managing Director, WIHCON, Delroy Alcott (second right); and National Housing Trust (NHT) Managing Director, Martin Miller (right). Occasion was the ceremony to break ground for the 1,200-unit housing project on Wednesday (April 24).
HousingPrime Minister

PM Breaks Ground for 1,200 New Houses in St. Catherine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has broken ground for construction of 1,200 new houses at Silver Sun Estates in Innswood, St. Catherine, which will be sold through the National Housing Trust (NHT). These two-bedroom homes will be built by West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON) under the NHT’s new Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP), through which the agency agrees...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaking during Tuesday’s (April 16) sitting of the House of Representatives. Listening is Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke.
National SecurityPrime Minister

Gov’t Looking to Roll Out More ZOSOs

The Government plans to roll out additional Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during Tuesday’s (April 16) sitting of the House of Representatives, where two resolutions were approved, extending the ZOSOs in Mount Salem, St James, and Denham Town, West Kingston, for another 60 days. “We have reached a point...
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