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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), engages in light discussion with (from left): attorney-at-law, Sherene Golding Campbell; Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor on Resource Development, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Minna Israel; and co-owner and Executive Chairperson of Phase Three Productions Limited, Dr. Marcia Forbes. Occasion was a breakfast meeting the Prime Minister hosted in recognition of International Women’s Day at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 8).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), engages in light discussion with (from left): attorney-at-law, Sherene Golding Campbell; Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor on Resource Development, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Minna Israel; and co-owner and Executive Chairperson of Phase Three Productions Limited, Dr. Marcia Forbes. Occasion was a breakfast meeting the Prime Minister hosted in recognition of International Women’s Day at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 8).

Government Continues to Support Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is continuing to put measures in place to support victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic abuse as it works to address the issue. He lamented that violence against...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), points out authentic Jamaican sweet treats to Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. José Graziano da Silva (left) and Constitutional Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Special Ambassador of FAO, Dr. Margarita Cedeno. The items were on display at the opening ceremony for the FAO’s Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, on March 7 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), points out authentic Jamaican sweet treats to Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. José Graziano da Silva (left) and Constitutional Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Special Ambassador of FAO, Dr. Margarita Cedeno. The items were on display at the opening ceremony for the FAO’s Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, on March 7 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James.

PM Says Countries Must Prioritise Food Security
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is introduced to Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. José Graziano da Silva (second left) by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right). Occasion was the opening ceremony for the FAO’s Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, on March 7 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. At left is Constitutional Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Special Ambassador of FAO, Dr. Margarita Cedeno.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is introduced to Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. José Graziano da Silva (second left) by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right). Occasion was the opening ceremony for the FAO’s Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, on March 7 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. At left is Constitutional Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Special Ambassador of FAO, Dr. Margarita Cedeno.

Addressing High Energy Costs in Agriculture Crucial – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates newly appointed Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes (second left), after he was sworn in at King’s House on Thursday (March 1). Looking on (from left) are Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Justice Minister, Dr. Delroy Chuck; and the Chief Justice’s wife, Dr. Annette Crawford-Sykes.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates newly appointed Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes (second left), after he was sworn in at King’s House on Thursday (March 1). Looking on (from left) are Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Justice Minister, Dr. Delroy Chuck; and the Chief Justice’s wife, Dr. Annette Crawford-Sykes.

Executive and Judiciary Must Work Together to Transform Justice System – PM
Prime Minster the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minster the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Government Building Systems to Protect Citizens – PM Holness

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Climate Smart Solutions in Agriculture are a Must – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored that climate smart solutions in the agriculture sector is critical to Jamaica achieving economic growth and development. Speaking at the United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO) 35th Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean in Montego Bay on Wednesday (March 7), Mr. Holness said that smart climate solutions will assist Jamaica’s conservation efforts....
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Prime Minister Holness Commits to Gender Equity on Boards

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pledged to ensure that there is gender balance on all Boards as well as in Government. Speaking at a special International Women’s Day Breakfast hosted at Jamaica House on Thursday (March 8), Prime Minister Holness said the government will do a better job in promoting and selecting more women to the Boards of public bodies. He also...
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PM Says Agricultural Sector Must Embrace Technology

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is cautioning against the continued reliance on manual processes in agriculture across the region, arguing that the sector must embrace technology to be more efficient. He was delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) regional conference for Latin America and the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno, addresses journalists during a press conference that followed the 7th IDB Caribbean Governors’ Meeting at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February 27)
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PM Says Policies and Programmes are Carried out in the Best Interest of Citizens

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the policies and programmes carried out or contemplated by the Government are in the best interest of the citizens. Mr. Holness cites the proposed implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) as one such project. He was speaking at a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), emphasises a point to Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno (second left); and former President of the Republic of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves (right), during a panel discussion at the seventh IDB Caribbean Governors
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PM Says Jamaica has Progressed with NIDS

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, believes Jamaica has progressed to a "fairly good place" in relation to the commencement of the National Identification System (NIDS) pilot implementation by the last quarter of 2018. He was speaking at a panel discussion at the 7th Inter-American Caribbean Development Bank (IDB) Governors’ Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on...
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Prime Minister Hails Hylton as a Nation Builder

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed deep sadness at the death of former head of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and prominent public sector leader Hon. Noel Hylton, OJ. Mr. Hylton died yesterday (February 24) after a brief illness. Prime Minister Holness has hailed Mr. Hylton as a nation builder. “The Hon. Noel Hylton served Jamaica with distinction over...
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