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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on November 13.

PM Played No Role in Appointment of Integrity Commission Interim Executive Director

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated that he played no part in the recent appointment of the interim Executive Director of the Integrity Commission. “Section 26 of the Integrity Commission Act states that ‘subject to the provisions...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), engages in a light moment with Managing Partner, KPMG in Jamaica, R. Tarun Handa (right), as he explains the operations of the new KPMG Jamaica Extended Support Services (K-JESS) facility, during a tour of its location on Harbour Street in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 13). This followed the ceremony to officially launch the service. Also pictured (from left) are Firm Controller, KPMG LLP in the United States, Joseph Arena; and Partner, Outsourcing, KPMG in Jamaica, Donald Barnett.

Gov’t Training More Persons for BPO Jobs – PM

Gov’t Allocates $997 Million for Drain Cleaning and Beautification

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing students of Penwood High School in St. Andrew, during a motivational and empowerment session at the institution on Tuesday (November 6).

PM Calls On Youth to Reject Crime and Violence in Communities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium) leads an activity with students of the Jamaica-China Goodwill Infant Schools during his address at the ribbon cutting and handing over ceremony of the institution in West Central St. Andrew on October 31. The other school is located in Eastern St. Thomas.

Removal of Auxiliary Fees, Corporal Punishment Non-Negotiable – PM

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Prime Minister Commends American Friends of Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has lauded American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) for its philanthropic actions. “The programmes and contributions of the AFJ continue to impact our beloved island, Jamaica, but particularly the people, in very specific and impressive ways,’ the Prime Minister said. In his message, read at the AFJ’s 2018 Hummingbird Gala on October 26 at...

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), with the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) 2018 Humming Bird awardees; Founder and CEO of New York-based VP Records, Patricia Chin; and President and CEO of A.J. Dwoskin & Associates, Albert Dwoskin, at the AFJ’s Hummingbird Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York on Friday, October 26.

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Architects Present Designs of New Houses of Parliament to PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (October 30) met with the top-five entrants in the Houses of Parliament Design Competition to examine the concepts of each. The top-five registered architects and their teams outlined the design plans and models, developed based on the guidelines laid out in the competition brief, to the Prime Minister at Jamaica House....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing residents and other stakeholders attending a town hall meeting at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 25. The meeting, organised by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), was held to outline the proposed Government Circle Project Development in and around the Park.

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Gov’t Intends to Ensure That Built Spaces Are Sustainable – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government Circle Project, proposed for development in and around National Heroes Park in Kingston, will serve as the catalyst for the changes necessary to improve the built environment. Speaking at a town hall meeting at the Park on October 25 where the project was discussed, Mr. Holness said the Government intends...

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

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Public Will Have Access to New Parliament Building

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the public will have access to the new Houses of Parliament building being proposed for development in a section of the 52-acre National Heroes Park in Kingston. “It is the public’s building, because it will be within a park, and there is no intention whatsoever to close off this area from the...

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Gov’t Circle to Save Some $2.4 Billion Annually In Rental Costs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Administration stands to save as much as $2.4 billion in annual office rental costs from development of the proposed Government Circle project in and around National Heroes Park in Kingston. Additionally, he envisages that the project will serve as a catalyst for other developments in the area, which will become the...

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Interests of All Will Be Safeguarded

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says steps will be taken to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders, particularly residents, under the Government Circle development project being proposed for National Heroes Park in Kingston, and surrounding communities. The project, being spearheaded by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), will entail the construction of a new building for the Houses of...

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Infrastructural Works to Modernise Kingston – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has moved to capitalize on infrastructural works now underway to modernise the city of Kingston. Speaking at the official opening of the ‘20 South’ residential development, on Saturday, (October 20) the Prime Minister stated that developers are seeking to make use of land in the city, therefore, the Government is ensuring the relevant...