The House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 16) approved the Emergency Powers (Continuance) (No.4) Resolution 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parish of St. James until January 31, 2019. All 47 members of the House that were present voted in favour of the motion. Sixteen members were absent. In his remarks, Prime Minister, the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working to ensure that Jamaica hosts more international track and field and other sporting events. Addressing the unveiling ceremony for the statue of Olympian, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, at Statue Park, National Stadium, in Kingston, on October 14, the Prime  Minister acknowledged that Jamaica has missed out on hosting...

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to creating an ownership economy that facilitates greater participation by Jamaicans in activities designed to spur higher levels of growth and development. This, he said, is being pursued through public-private partnerships (PPP). He noted that the Government has already successfully implemented a number of PPPs through collaboration with...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says it is time for transformative action within Jamaica after 56 years of Independence. Speaking at the opening of Houses of Parliament Design Exhibition at the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) yesterday (October 10), Prime Minister Holness underscored the need for an improvement in Jamaica’s infrastructure, buildings and public spaces. “If it is that we are looking...

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...