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, 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...

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...

The Government is continuing work to improve more of Jamaica’s public beaches, in order to enable greater access to these facilities. This assurance comes from Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, who said the Government is committed to doing everything possible to ensure “that the average Jamaican can have access to our beaches.” “The Ministry of Tourism, through the...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the planned redevelopment of Heroes Circle and surrounding areas will involve consultation with the residents of the area. Responding to questions from journalists during his Quarterly Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister today (Wednesday, August 15), Mr. Holness said public involvement is crucial to bring the project to fruition. “We can’t develop...