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Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP — Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Jamaicans Encouraged to Serve on Boards of Public Bodies

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging well-thinking Jamaicans who are keen on volunteering their services in the public’s interest, particularly on the Boards of Public Bodies, to offer themselves for consideration. “If you are of high integrity (and)…...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing), addressing management and staff members of State refinery, Petrojam, during a meeting at the entity on Friday (July 13).

Strategic Review of Petrojam to be Completed By November – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for the Windsor Hills Housing project in Duncans, Trelawny on Thursday (July 12). Also taking part (from right) are Managing Director of the National Housing Trust, Martin Miller; Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, Victor Wright; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda; Board Director of the National Housing Trust, Doran Dixon; Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett; and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager.

Good Governance Training for All Cabinet Members

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares a laugh with (from left): Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans and Chairman, Metry Seaga; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during Wednesday's (July 11) official opening of the JSEZA, on Waterloo Road in St. Andrew. Mr. Holness was the keynote speaker.

104 Free Zone Companies Attain SEZ Designation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), officially opens the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) head office on Waterloo Road, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (July 11). Sharing the occasion (from left) are JSEZA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans, and Chairman, Metry Seaga; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; and Ministers without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, and Hon. Mike Henry.

PM Charges Special Economic Zone Authority to Deliver Efficient Service

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents former Director of the Education System Transformation Programme (ESTP) in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Jean Hastings,with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education at the awards ceremony held in June at Jamaica House.

8 years ago EducationPrime Minister

Jean Hastings Honoured for Contribution to Education Transformation

Jean Hastings will tell you that she is not an educator by profession, but her contribution to the transformation of Jamaica’s education system is second to none. For almost two decades, she has worked with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information on various projects, including the Education System Transformation Programme (ESTP), which was established to execute the Ministry’s modernisation...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 10. Listening (from left) are Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson; and State Minister with responsibility for Works in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Everald Warmington.

8 years ago EnergyPrime Minister

Team to Assist Gov’t and Board in Review of Petrojam

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sagicor, Christopher Zacca, is to chair a team to assist the Government and the Board of Petrojam to determine the strategic direction of the company. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure when he addressed the House of Representatives on July 10. “There is urgent need for a review, even...

8 years ago Prime MinisterSocial Security

Cabinet Requests Policy on Corporate Social Responsibility

Cabinet has requested the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service to develop a policy concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR), inclusive of donations and sponsorship. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he addressed the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 10), where he provided an update on the issues surrounding Petrojam. He pointed out...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (File)

8 years ago EnergyPrime Minister

Prime Minister Gives Instructions to Strengthen Governance Control of Public Bodies

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has given instructions for measures to be put in place to strengthen the oversight powers and governance control of public bodies, in light of the operational weaknesses at the State-run oil refinery, Petrojam. Addressing the House of Representatives on July 10, Mr. Holness explained that in the matter of Petrojam, assertions have been...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses the media on Tuesday (July 10) following a personal presentation to the family of Tahj Rowe.

8 years ago Prime MinisterYouth

Government Proactive in Dealing with Issues of Accountability & Transparency – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is very ardent in developing and maintaining an anti-corruption framework. The Prime Minister said based on issues emerging at Petrojam, he has engaged in a “process of discovery”. Prime Minister Holness was responding to questions posed by journalists this morning (July 10) following a personal presentation to the family of young Tahj Rowe....

Prime Minister Andrew Holness visits Tahj Rowe and his family today (July 10) to make a personal donation.

8 years ago Prime MinisterYouth

PM Holness Moved By Story of Tahj Rowe and Makes Personal Donation

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (July 10) made a personal donation to the family of fourteen year-old Tahj Rowe. Young Tahj suffered brain damage during his birth at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital. His story was featured in the press two days ago, as his family faces delays in the Court case against the Government which has spanned almost 14 years....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), responds to questions from journalists during a press conference on Friday (July 6), following the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from July 4 to 6. Also pictured is Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley.

8 years ago CARICOMPrime Minister

Measures to Fast-Track Full Implementation of CSME

Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have put measures in place to fast-track the full implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Among the strategies is a special meeting of CARICOM Heads to focus solely on the CSME. It is to be held in Trinidad and Tobago in November this year. This was disclosed by Prime...