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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Stop Killing Our Children! – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has condemned the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Yetanya Francis of Arnett Gardens Kingston. Young Yetanya was killed after she went missing on Thursday night. Her charred body was found on Friday in the community. Prime Minister...

Mr. Holness was addressing an awards ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Wednesday (August 22) for children of OPM and Office of the Cabinet staff members who were successful in the final sitting of the GSAT earlier this year.

PM Holness Encourages Society to Embrace Primary Exit Profile Examination

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), in discussion with workers on the construction site of the new US$330 million Jamaica Public Service (JPS) 190 megawatt (MW) power plant being built in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine. They are (from second left) steel fixer, Kennado Foster; and Works Manager, Jerome Williams. Also pictured is JPS President and Chief Executive Officer, Emanuel DaRosa (left). The Prime Minister was on a tour of the project site on Tuesday (August 21).

Residents Encouraged To Upgrade Skills to Access Job Opportunities at New JPS Power Plant

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), discusses the progress of work for the construction the Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS) 190 megawatt (MW) power plant in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine, with JPS President and Chief Executive Officer, Emanuel DaRosa. Mr. Holness was on a tour of the project site on Tuesday (August 21).

‘Renaissance Project’ Can Potentially Spur Increased Investments in Jamaica – PM Holness

PM Holness to set up Violence Prevention Commission

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address at the ground-breaking ceremony for the National Housing Trust’s 63-unit Industry Cove Manor housing development in Industry Cove, Green Island, Hanover, on Thursday (August 16).

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Prime Minister Encourages Stronger Citizen-Police Relations to Curb Crime

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...

8 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

PM Holness Urges Residents of Hanover to Give up the Criminals

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

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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, who have to traverse these corridors. He cited Washington Boulevard in particular, where new sewer mains and other infrastructure are...

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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...

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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Work Continues to Upgrade More Public Beaches – PM

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 addressing members of the media this morning (Wednesday, August 15) during his Quarterly Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

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Community Participation Will be Integral to the Redevelopment of Heroes Circle – PM Holness

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...

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Gov’t Paying Down Debt

Jamaica’s debt is steadily decreasing as a result of increased payments being made by the Government. This is according to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who informed that the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service repaid $58 billion in debt last month. Mr. Holness was addressing his quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...