Prime Minister Andrew Holness left the island this afternoon (September 4) for the Ninth Meeting of the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) in Bridgetown Barbados. Under his Chairmanship, at the the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, held in Jamaica in July, it was agreed that the CSME...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (August 27) met with the family of 14-year-old Yetanya Francis, who was the victim of a gruesome murder last week. Deeply moved by the inhumane act, the Prime Minister and his wife, Juliet Holness assured the family during a private meeting that the police will do all possible, to ensure there is justice for Yetanya....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the 190 megawatt (MW) power plant being constructed by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine, is an ideal example of a well-managed project that can potentially spur increased local and foreign direct investments. “It sends a very good signal to the international community about the state of...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that Government will establish a Violence Prevention Commission. The Commission will be aimed at examining all aspects of violence and ways to address it to ensure lasting solutions in the country. The Prime Minister made the announcement on Monday, August 13 during his presentation at the 49th Annual General Assembly of the Caribbean Broadcasting...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging citizens to work more closely with the security forces to safeguard their communities against criminals. The Prime Minister said a “strong message” must be sent by citizens that they will not provide safe havens in their communities for persons intent on breaking the law. He was delivering the keynote address at...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has highlighted the need for stronger cooperation between residents of Hanover and the security forces to further reduce the murder rate in the parish. Since the start of the year, the parish of Hanover has recorded an eleven percent decline in murders. Prime Minister Holness says while the reduction is encouraging, there is still cause for...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing for understanding as the Government undertakes road improvement works in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine. He said he is aware of the inconvenience and prolonged delays being experienced by motorists, who have to traverse these corridors. He cited Washington Boulevard in particular, where new sewer mains and other infrastructure are...