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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Minister Andrew Holness (left), presents Patricia Eves-McKenzie with an award for Service to Education at the Prime Minister’s Jamaica 55 Commemorative Medal of Appreciation ceremony held recently, at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Minister Andrew Holness (left), presents Patricia Eves-McKenzie with an award for Service to Education at the Prime Minister’s Jamaica 55 Commemorative Medal of Appreciation ceremony held recently, at Jamaica House.

‘Teaching is My First Love’ – PM Award Recipient

Retired Educator, Patricia Eves-McKenzie, is honoured to be a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for doing something that she loves. Proud of her long and distinguished career in education, moulding students from the primary to the tertiary...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 15) to provide details on the $15-billion local bond facility established by the National Water Commission (NWC), through National Commercial Bank (NCB) Capital Markets Limited. Also pictured at the head table (from left) are Chairman of the NWC, Senator Aubyn Hill; and Chief Executive Officer, NCB Capital Markets Limited, Steven Gooden.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 15) to provide details on the $15-billion local bond facility established by the National Water Commission (NWC), through National Commercial Bank (NCB) Capital Markets Limited. Also pictured at the head table (from left) are Chairman of the NWC, Senator Aubyn Hill; and Chief Executive Officer, NCB Capital Markets Limited, Steven Gooden.

PM Says NWC $15 Billion Local Bond Will Transform Entity
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (Centre) with Mark Barnett, President, NWC (Left) Steven Gooden, CEO, NCB Capital Markets (2nd right) & Audrey Sewell, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation (Far right)
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (Centre) with Mark Barnett, President, NWC (Left) Steven Gooden, CEO, NCB Capital Markets (2nd right) & Audrey Sewell, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation (Far right)

Making NWC Financially Stronger Allows More Capital Projects – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), share a light moment with Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris, during the launch of activities for Workers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), share a light moment with Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris, during the launch of activities for Workers' Week and Labour Day 2018. The launch took place at Jamaica House on May 1.

PM and Education Minister to Lead National Labour Day Projects
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents President, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock, with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica in the ‘Organisations’ category, during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House, recently. Assisting is aide-de-camp assigned to the Prime Minister for the function, Major Karl McKen. A total of 65 persons and organisations were honoured for significant contributions to the economic, cultural and social development of the country.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents President, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock, with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica in the ‘Organisations’ category, during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House, recently. Assisting is aide-de-camp assigned to the Prime Minister for the function, Major Karl McKen. A total of 65 persons and organisations were honoured for significant contributions to the economic, cultural and social development of the country.

CMU Receives PM Medal of Appreciation

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation to President of the August Town Peace Builders, Kenneth Wilson, at the awards ceremony held on April 25 at Jamaica House.
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August Town Urged to ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ for Peace

The August Town Peace Builders is rallying the community to ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ against divisive criminal elements and bolster the fight for their right to a peaceful existence. Disappointed but undaunted by the recent flare-up of violence in the Eastern St. Andrew community, the group, headed by Kenneth Wilson, is committed to working tirelessly to reduce conflicts and create...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Beverley Lashley (right), with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica, in the ‘Organisations’ category during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on April 25. Assisting is aide-de-camp assigned to the Prime Minister for the function, Major Karl McKen. A total of 65 persons and organisations were honoured for significant contributions to the economic, cultural and social development of the country.
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National Library of Jamaica Gets PM’s Medal of Appreciation

The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica in the ‘Organisations’ category. This award was given for its contribution to nation building on the basis of innovation, creativity, community involvement and outstanding service. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer for the NLJ, Beverley Lashley, says members of the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), explains an aspect of a story he read to students of the St. Joseph’s Primary School in downtown Kingston today (May 8), as part of Read Across Jamaica Day. At left is Member of Parliament for West Kingston, and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
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Prime Minister Emphasises Importance of Reading

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring parents to be more involved in getting the children to hone their reading skills, as this will ensure their cognitive prowess is also developed. “Reading is actually a learnt skill, and you have to be very involved in the development of the reading skill with your child,” he said. The Prime...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Tuesday
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew – Unemployment at Record Low

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew - Unemployment at Record Low Prime Minister th Most Hon. Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s unemployment rate has declined to a record low 9.6 per cent, as at the end of January 2018, down from the 10.4 per cent out-turn for the October to December 2017 quarter. The figures, provided by the Statistical Institute of...
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House Approves Resolution to Extend State of Public Emergency in St. James

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 1), approved the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency in St. James until August 2, 2018. All 53 members of the Lower House who were present voted unanimously in favour of the motion. Ten members were absent. The State of Public Emergency was announced and declared...
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Reduction in Fear of Crime in St. James

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there has been a reduction in the fear of crime among residents in St. James since the implementation of the State of Public Emergency in January. “Significant progress has been made in rebuilding public trust towards the police across communities within the parish, and the fear of crime is steadily being reduced,”...
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