Prime Minister Andrew Holness had high praises for the law enforcement community during his National Heroes Day message. The Prime Minister said the security forces should be commended for their conduct and responsible use of extraordinary emergency powers. “I wish to commend the men and women of the JCF and the JDF for the work they have been doing in...

Harry Belafonte, born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr, will head the list of 206 award recipients at the 2018 National Honours and Awards ceremony, which will be held on Monday, October 15 at King’s House. The celebrated actor, singer, songwriter and social activist will receive Jamaica’s fourth highest award, the Order of Merit (OM) for his outstanding contribution in the field...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for increased private investments, as the Government continues to maintain proper fiscal management that will facilitate growth in the economy. Speaking at the Jamaica Flour Mills plant rededication ceremony at the facility, 209 Windward Road, in Kingston, on October 10, Mr. Holness said steps have been taken to ensure macroeconomic stability...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the implementation of several successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects are heightening Jamaica’s profile across the global investment community. He says the outcomes of undertakings, such as privatisation of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) and the North-South Highway, have served to elevate Jamaica’s ranking to fourth among countries in Latin America and the...

The Government has commenced a review of the corporate governance and business model of the National Water Commission (NWC). The announcement was made last night (October 8) by Prime Minister Andrew Holness as he gave the keynote address during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) 27th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Montego Bay. Mr. Holness...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that access to potable water is critical in ensuring that the Jamaican economy continues to grow and is able to reach its full potential. “We all know the saying that ‘water is life’. Indeed, if you are going to grow agriculture, then you must have water… . If you are going to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is exploring new business models for the National Water Commission (NWC), in an effort to transform and improve the water sector’s performance. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 27th annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and Exhibition at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St....