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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Wednesday (Aug. 15).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Wednesday (Aug. 15).

PM Appeals for Understanding As Roadworks Continue

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,...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Aug. 15).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Aug. 15).

Work Continues to Upgrade More Public Beaches – PM
Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressing members of the media this morning (Wednesday, August 15) during his Quarterly Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressing members of the media this morning (Wednesday, August 15) during his Quarterly Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Community Participation Will be Integral to the Redevelopment of Heroes Circle – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Aug. 15).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Aug. 15).

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Public Media Alliance (PMA), Dr. Sally-Ann Wilson (second right), when he arrived at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (Aug. 13) to attend the opening ceremony for the 49th Annual General Assembly of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU). President of the CBU, Gary Allen (left), makes the introduction. Looking on are President, PMA, Paul Thompson (centre); and Vice President, CBU, Amalia Mai.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Public Media Alliance (PMA), Dr. Sally-Ann Wilson (second right), when he arrived at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (Aug. 13) to attend the opening ceremony for the 49th Annual General Assembly of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU). President of the CBU, Gary Allen (left), makes the introduction. Looking on are President, PMA, Paul Thompson (centre); and Vice President, CBU, Amalia Mai.

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Kingston Hosts Earn US$2.4 Million from Airbnb Service in 2017

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...
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Infrastructure Upgrading Continues in Mount Salem

Work continues in the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in St. James to improve community infrastructure and the physical environment. A Ministry Paper tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the activities are aimed at transforming the lives of the residents while establishing a platform for improved livelihoods...
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Prime Minister Holness Continues Review of Boards

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...
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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.
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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 than 40 private- and public-sector partners have joined the accelerator, which will transform the region’s economy by fast-tracking sound public...
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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).
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New Policy for Electrical Approvals by Year End – PM

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...
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(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
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PM to Make Announcement on Plastic and Styrofoam Use

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,”...
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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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