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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks 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. James on October 8.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks 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. James on October 8.

Government Explores New Business Models for NWC

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...
Aristel Saint-Joy cuts a client’s hair at Groomer’s Barber Shop in Montego Bay, St. James. He will receive the Badge of Honour for Gallantry for his courageous efforts in rescuing five persons, including a baby, after heavy rains flooded roads and buildings in St James in November of last year.
Aristel Saint-Joy cuts a client’s hair at Groomer’s Barber Shop in Montego Bay, St. James. He will receive the Badge of Honour for Gallantry for his courageous efforts in rescuing five persons, including a baby, after heavy rains flooded roads and buildings in St James in November of last year.

Montego Bay Trio to Receive National Award
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for the $860-million Maxfield Park Development Project during a ceremony at the project site along Ricketts Crescent on Wednesday (October 3). Also participating (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis; Leader of the Opposition, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Central, Dr. Peter Phillips; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda; Chairman, National Housing Trust (NHT), Lennox Channer; and Managing Director, NHT, Donald Moore.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for the $860-million Maxfield Park Development Project during a ceremony at the project site along Ricketts Crescent on Wednesday (October 3). Also participating (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis; Leader of the Opposition, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Central, Dr. Peter Phillips; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda; Chairman, National Housing Trust (NHT), Lennox Channer; and Managing Director, NHT, Donald Moore.

PM Breaks Ground for $860-Million Housing Project in Maxfield Park
Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness (right), speaks in the House of Representatives on October 2. Seated (at left) is Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness (right), speaks in the House of Representatives on October 2. Seated (at left) is Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Town Hall Meeting at Heroes Circle Oct. 25
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is greeted by Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Professor Bernadette Warner (centre) and UCC Executive Chancellor, Professor Dennis Gayle, at the UCC’s second annual research conference, held at its New Kingston campus on September 27.
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is greeted by Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Professor Bernadette Warner (centre) and UCC Executive Chancellor, Professor Dennis Gayle, at the UCC’s second annual research conference, held at its New Kingston campus on September 27.

Prime Minister Welcomes Plans by UCC to Develop Global Academic City

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Local GovernmentPrime Minister

PM Holness Extends Condolences to Haiti in the Aftermath of Earthquake

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has extended sincere condolences on behalf of the Government to the Government and people of Haiti following a major earthquake which hit the island on Saturday. A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the French-speaking nation on Saturday, October 6, leaving at least 15 people dead and more than 300 injured. The Prime Minister expressed sympathy at the...
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DevelopmentPrime Minister

Government Oval is about Redevelopment – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Master Plan for the Government Oval project does not see the demolition of all buildings in the area. The Prime Minister indicated that the plan proposes the redevelopment of sections of Heroes Circle and the neighbouring communities which border the area including sections of Central and West Kingston and Southern St. Andrew. “The mandate...
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The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica addressing the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, United States of America today (Thursday, September 27)
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Economic Independence Will Secure Our Resilience

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has told world leaders that while Small Island Developing States (SIDS) continue to strengthen partnerships around the world, economic independence will ultimately secure resilience for all SIDS. Addressing the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City today (September 27), Prime Minister Holness noted Jamaica and other SIDS continue to work to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who is Chairman of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government, speaks at this morning’s (September 27) breakfast meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), at the UN Headquarters in New York. The event launched the ‘Caribbean Moves’ exercise initiative. Several CARICOM Heads attended the meeting.
Health & WellnessPrime Minister

PM Renews Calls for Smoke-Free Region

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has renewed the call for the Caribbean to become a smoke-free region. Addressing a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) breakfast in New York today (September 27) to launch the ‘Caribbean Moves’ exercise programme, he said this is one of six top priorities in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which he and fellow CARICOM leaders...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton arriving at the 3rd UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD
CARICOMPrime Minister

CARICOM Must Remain Committed to Fighting NCDs – PM Holness

Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chairman of CARICOM, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has called on Heads of Government in the Caribbean region to remain steadfast and committed to the fight against Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The Prime Minister says the region must renew its commitment, which was made more than ten years ago, to tackle NCDs. “Recognizing that NCDs...
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EnvironmentPrime Minister

PM Holness to Co-Chair UN Climate Change Financing Initiative

Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has, together with the President of France Emmanuel Macron, been asked by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, to lead a political initiative to mobilise Climate Financing to support the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The invitation to mobilize Government and private sector to build political consensus and increase...
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