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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets Founder of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, before the launch of the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator Programme, at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus on August 9. Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Hilary Beckles (right); and sprint legend Usain Bolt also attended the launch.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets Founder of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, before the launch of the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator Programme, at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus on August 9. Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Hilary Beckles (right); and sprint legend Usain Bolt also attended the launch.

Caribbean Aims to Become World’s First Climate-Smart Zone

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...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at a ceremony for the official opening of the Inter-American Development Bank’s new country office at 6 Montrose Road in Kingston on Thursday (August 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at a ceremony for the official opening of the Inter-American Development Bank’s new country office at 6 Montrose Road in Kingston on Thursday (August 9).

New Policy for Electrical Approvals by Year End – PM
(From second left) Governor-General, His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen; Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; and the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, look on as Director, Jamaica Music Museum, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Herbie Miller (left), points out the features of an early form of banjo used in Jamaican folk music. Occasion was the Governor-General
(From second left) Governor-General, His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen; Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; and the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, look on as Director, Jamaica Music Museum, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Herbie Miller (left), points out the features of an early form of banjo used in Jamaican folk music. Occasion was the Governor-General's Independence Reception and Exhibition at King’s House on Thursday night (August 2).

PM to Make Announcement on Plastic and Styrofoam Use
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

PM to Meet with Enterprise Team on Riverton City Landfill
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness Prime Minister of Jamaica at the 10th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness Prime Minister of Jamaica at the 10th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jamaica and CARICOM Open to Greater Partnerships – PM Holness

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EnergyPrime Minister

Prime Minister Summons Energy Ministry Boards

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...
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Bilateral discussions today (Monday July 23) with the HE Dr Hage Geingob President of Namibia and other Government officials
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Jamaica and Namibia Agree Visa Waiver Programme

Jamaicans traveling to the Republic of Namibia for business or tourism will not be required to obtain a visa. The Governments of Jamaica and Namibia this morning (July 23) agreed to a visa waiver programme. It’s the first of several agreements between both countries, as Prime Minister Andrew Holness began a full day of discussions with the Namibian President HE...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness & Minister of Culture, The Hon Olivia Grange arrives at the Namibian Hosea Kutako Airport to a traditional greeting.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Holness arrives in Namibia for Historic State Visit

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has arrived in Namibia for what is the first official State visit by a Jamaican Head of Government to that country. The Prime Minister, who arrived at the Namibian Hosea Kutako Airport, was welcomed with traditional festivities at the Airport by Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Corporation, The Hon Netumbo Nandi-Ndtaitwah,...
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Taxi operator, Phillip Dunkley, says there will be less congestion once road improvement works are completed.
Prime MinisterTransport

Motorists Welcome Road Projects

There is general agreement among motorists that road improvement projects in progress in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, when completed, will significantly reduce travel time and the amount of petrol used in idle time on the thoroughfares. These legacy projects are being undertaken through the Government’s Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). They include  the Three Miles/Hagley Park Road in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Holness Leaves for Namibia and BRICS Summit in South Africa

Prime Minister Andrew Holness departed the island this afternoon (Friday, July 20) for historic official visits to Namibia and South Africa. Namibia – Official Visit For his first stop, Prime Minister Holness will travel to the Republic of Namibia for a historic State visit. The Prime Minister received an official invitation from the Government of Namibia early last year. This...
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Prime Minister

PM Holness Invited for Historic Official Participation at BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has been specially invited to attend and participate in the 10th BRICS Summit set for July 25 to 28, at the Sandton International Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The historic invitation makes Prime Minister Holness the first ever Head of Government in Jamaica and the Caribbean to take part in the BRICS Summit. BRICS is...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), speaks with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); and Chairman of Mayaro Rio Claro Regional Corporation in Trinidad and Tobago, Glen Ram, at the opening of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development governance conference in Montego Bay on July 17.
Local GovernmentPrime Minister

PM Recommends Training for Community Members as Disaster First Responders

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is recommending that community members be trained as disaster first responders. Addressing the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development governance conference in Montego Bay on July 17, Mr. Holness also challenged the island’s municipal corporations to train their staff in disaster management. “If the corporations require assistance, they should collaborate with existing...
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