Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is scope for greater expansion of the Airbnb service in Jamaica, which earned hosts in Kingston US$2.4 million in 2017. Based in San Francisco, California in the United States, Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover and book unique accommodations around the world, whether an apartment for...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today continued his review of boards from the Ministry of Science and Technology as well as the Ministry of Energy. Prime Minister Holness had previously stated that he maintains oversight of the Science and Technology Ministry for at least two weeks while he reviews the boards, systems and procedures. The Prime Minister noted that the Ministry...

The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator Programme, which has the objective of making the region the world’s first climate-smart zone, was launched at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus on August 9. So far, some 26 Countries and more than 40 private- and public-sector partners have joined the accelerator, which will transform the region’s economy by fast-tracking sound public...

The Government is seeking to fully implement the new policy framework governing the electrical inspection approvals process for new buildings by year end. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (August 9) while speaking at the official opening of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Kingston office at 6 Montrose Road. Under the policy, the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he will be making an announcement shortly on measures to combat plastic and styrofoam pollution. “I think we must now, after reflecting and celebrating our Independence, make a commitment to protect and preserve our environment. I intend, very shortly, just after the Independence celebration, to make some announcements regarding plastics and styrofoam,”...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has summoned all boards associated with the Energy portfolio to an important meeting at the Office of The Prime Minister next week. The boards are being called in, to be given direct policy instructions by the Prime Minister who is the Minister currently in charge of the Energy portfolio. The boards expected to appear with the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is to meet this week with the Enterprise Team that was named for the divestment of the Riverton City Landfill. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on July 30, where he gave an...