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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses members of the Jamaican Diaspora in New York at the Jamaican Consulate on Tuesday (Sept. 25). Seated (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith; and Consul General to New York, Trudy Deans.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses members of the Jamaican Diaspora in New York at the Jamaican Consulate on Tuesday (Sept. 25). Seated (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith; and Consul General to New York, Trudy Deans.

Gov’t Working to Ensure Safety and Security of Jamaicans – PM

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, has assured members of the Jamaican diaspora in the United States that the government is leaving no stone unturned in tackling crime. “I want to assure you that the Government has put in...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, today (September 24), at the world body’s headquarters in New York City.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, today (September 24), at the world body’s headquarters in New York City.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, held at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on Monday, September 24.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, held at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on Monday, September 24.

PM Calls On World Leaders to Commit to Consolidation of Peaceful Coalitions
(SOE1) Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness (left), addresses a media briefing on Sunday (Sept. 23), to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for sections of the Kingston Central, Kingston Western, and St. Andrew South Police Divisions. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. Listening (from 2nd left) are: Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade.
(SOE1) Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness (left), addresses a media briefing on Sunday (Sept. 23), to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for sections of the Kingston Central, Kingston Western, and St. Andrew South Police Divisions. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. Listening (from 2nd left) are: Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade.

Prime Minister Declares State Of Public Emergency in Three Corporate Area Police Divisions
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his address in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 18).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his address in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 18).

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PM Holness Pays Tribute to the Hon William McConnell O.J, on His Death

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hailed William McConnell O.J., C.D., J.P., F.C.A., as a trailblazer, nation builder and inspiration to a generation of industry professionals and innovators. The Prime Minister expressed sincere condolences to the family, friends and associates of Mr McConnell and confirmed that Jamaica has lost one of its important sons who championed its development and modernization. In...
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We Must Not Relent- We Cannot Stop Now, says PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there must be a strategic approach in dealing with crime. During his presentation in Parliament yesterday (September 18) to extend the Denham Town Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO), Prime Minister Holness urged Parliamentarians to support the extension as it has been an effective tool in reducing crime. “We have to take all the communities and...
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Boards Must Focus on the Mission – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Boards of Public Bodies and Agencies must perform and carry out policy mandates. Speaking recently at the Board Retreat of the HEART Trust NTA, Prime Minister Holness said, Boards and Executive Management teams must hold persons accountable through performance standards. “The problem we are having is that sometimes we have too many politicians operating in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his address in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 18).
National SecurityPrime Minister

St. Catherine State of Emergency Extended for Another Three Months

The House of Representatives has extended the State of Public Emergency in the St. Catherine North Police Division for another three months. This follows approval of the Emergency Powers (No. 2) (Continuance) (No.3) Resolution, 2018, during Wednesday’s (September 19) sitting of the House. The security measure, which was slated to end on October 2, will remain in place until January...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), tries out a hydraulic training device in a laboratory at the Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre located at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston. The occasion was a tour of the facility following its official opening on Wednesday (September 19). Looking on are Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right); and FACT-certified trainer, Ricardo Hopwood.
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PM Opens Festo Training Centre at CMU

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (September 19), officially opened the region’s first Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston. The state-of-the-art facility, which will deliver international certification in industrial automation and mechatronics, is the result of a partnership between the CMU and globally renowned German training institute, Festo...
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PM Holness to Attend Official Funeral for the late Easton Douglas

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is scheduled to read the first lesson at the official funeral service for the late Hon. Easton Douglas, OJ, CD. Mr Douglas died on Sunday, August 26, following a long battle with cancer. The Government, through the Cabinet, has accorded him an official funeral. The funeral service will take place today (September 20) at the St....
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