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(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness,
(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness,

PM Announces Initiatives to Improve Water Supply to Corporate Area

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (May 14), announced several initiatives to improve the supply of water to the Corporate Area and St. Catherine, with an estimated expenditure of US$160 million. Among the new measures is 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.

Government Commits to Protecting the Rights of Workers
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.

PM Encourages Communities to Create Play Areas for Children on Labour Day
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
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

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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.
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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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