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

2018 New Year Message from Prime Minister the Most Hon., Andrew Holness

We give God thanks for sparing us to see the dawn of a New Year; - to live another chapter in the book of our lives; - to turn a new page; - to be excitingly expectant of the prospects...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness signed the condolence book at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) this morning (December 22) in honour of the late Ian Anthony Boyne.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness signed the condolence book at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) this morning (December 22) in honour of the late Ian Anthony Boyne.

Condolence Book for the Late Ian Boyne Opens at Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), examines a Red Stripe bottle while on a tour of the brewery’s new production line, dubbed ‘Line 8’, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, at the company’s Spanish Town Road facility on December 19. Others (from second left) are Line 8 Project Manager, André Bennett; Executive Director of the National Growth Council, Aubyn Hill; State Minister in the Finance and the Public Service Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Vice President of Project Development, New Fortress Energy, Sam Abdalla.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), examines a Red Stripe bottle while on a tour of the brewery’s new production line, dubbed ‘Line 8’, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, at the company’s Spanish Town Road facility on December 19. Others (from second left) are Line 8 Project Manager, André Bennett; Executive Director of the National Growth Council, Aubyn Hill; State Minister in the Finance and the Public Service Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Vice President of Project Development, New Fortress Energy, Sam Abdalla.

Cabinet Approves Pilot for Some JUTC Buses to Use LNG
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (left) and Ian Boyne at Profile
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (left) and Ian Boyne at Profile's 30th Anniversary function earlier this year.

Ian Boyne – the Consummate Communicator will be Missed, PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) participates in the breaking of ground for construction of a BMW and MINI showroom and AC Hotel by Marriott, at 38-42 Lady Musgrave Road in St. Andrew on January 20. Others (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Regional Vice-President of Development for AC Hotel by Marriot in Mexico and the Caribbean, Alejandro Acevedo; ATL Automotive Group and Sandals Resorts International Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chairman, Adam Stewart; Sales Channel Development and Customer Relations Director for BMW Group in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Dirk Biehler; Head of Sales for BMW in the Caribbean and Latin America; Hernando Carvajal; and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) participates in the breaking of ground for construction of a BMW and MINI showroom and AC Hotel by Marriott, at 38-42 Lady Musgrave Road in St. Andrew on January 20. Others (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Regional Vice-President of Development for AC Hotel by Marriot in Mexico and the Caribbean, Alejandro Acevedo; ATL Automotive Group and Sandals Resorts International Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chairman, Adam Stewart; Sales Channel Development and Customer Relations Director for BMW Group in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Dirk Biehler; Head of Sales for BMW in the Caribbean and Latin America; Hernando Carvajal; and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.

PM Urges Increased Private-Sector Investment

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (December 12) to announce the appointment of Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), as the new Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council (EGC). Also pictured is EGC Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed Executive Director of Economic Growth Council

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has appointed Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill, as the new Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council (EGC). Mr. Holness made the announcement during a press briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (December 12). “I am satisfied and confident Senator Hill will be able to execute the duties of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing), addresses the House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 6). Seated are Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left); and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.
ParliamentPrime Minister

Registration of Political Parties Begins Jan. 2, 2018

Registration of political parties will begin on January 2 next year, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. In a Statement to the House on Wednesday (December 6), the Prime Minister informed that the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is to formally start the registration process on this date, in keeping with the Political Parties Registration Regulations, 2017....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
National SecurityPrime Minister

ZOSOs to Be Extended

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mt. Salem, St. James; and Denham Town in Kingston are to be extended by another 60 days. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 6) approved a motion requesting the extension, which was moved by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness noted that additional time is needed to facilitate social-intervention...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses graduates of the Ministry of Education Career Advancement Programme (CAP) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on December 7.
EducationPrime MinisterYouth

PM Says He Supports Concept of Occupational Degrees

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he supports the concept of occupational degrees, where persons can reach that level as a butcher, a chef or as a cosmetologist. He argued that the country has suffered over the years as a result of society’s prejudice towards jobs and occupations that were deemed inferior. Addressing graduates of the Ministry of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front centre), shares a photo opportunity with the 74 recipients of the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence, at the awards ceremony held last evening (December 6) on the lawns of the Office of the Prime Minister. Others sharing the moment are State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (11th left); and Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Ruel Reid (14th right).
CultureEducationPrime MinisterVision 2030Youth

79 Receive PM Youth Awards for Excellence

Seventy-nine young people who have made outstanding contribution in various areas were presented with the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence, during a ceremony held last evening (December 6) on the lawns of the Office of the Prime Minister. Awards were presented in the categories of Academics, Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Protection, Innovation in Science and Technology, International...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (background, centre), and Local Government and Community Development Minister, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right, back row), share a photo opportunity with the recently installed Junior Mayors during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on December 6.
Local GovernmentPrime MinisterYouth

PM Urges Junior Mayors to Help Push Local Government

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging the island’s Junior Mayors to use their platform to inspire more Jamaicans to support the activities of local government. He gave the charge as he welcomed the youth representatives of the island’s 14 municipal corporations during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Wednesday, December 6. Appointment of the Junior Mayors...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness delivered a statement in Parliament on Wednesday (December 6) in which he expressed regret for the pain and loss which occurred during the 2010 West Kingston Operation.
National SecurityPrime Minister

Gov’t Apologises for 2010 West Kingston Operation

The Government has formally apologised to residents of West Kingston and all Jamaicans who were affected by the operations of the security forces in May 2010, which resulted in the loss of lives and damage to property. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness delivered a statement in Parliament on Wednesday (December 6) in which he expressed regret for the...
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