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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), Dorothy Pine-McLarty, prior to the start of a ceremony to officially launch the registration of political parties at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (January 15). The ECJ began registering political parties on January 2. The Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, were presented with Provisional Certificates of Registration
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), Dorothy Pine-McLarty, prior to the start of a ceremony to officially launch the registration of political parties at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (January 15). The ECJ began registering political parties on January 2. The Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, were presented with Provisional Certificates of Registration

PM Says Registration of Political Parties Will Ensure Greater Transparency

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the registration of political parties will ensure greater transparency and accountability, and is transformational for the country’s democracy. Speaking at the official launch of political parties registration, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

Three-Day Cabinet Retreat Begins Today
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), worships with Custos of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell (right); and Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (centre), at the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation ceremony held at the National Arena in Kingston on January 3. Others (from left) are Bishop Dr. Alvin Bailey of the Jamaica Evangelical Alliance and Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), worships with Custos of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell (right); and Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (centre), at the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation ceremony held at the National Arena in Kingston on January 3. Others (from left) are Bishop Dr. Alvin Bailey of the Jamaica Evangelical Alliance and Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips.

Prime Minister Calls on Church to Preach Against Violence
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
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

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness (left) and Ian Boyne at Profile
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Ian Boyne – the Consummate Communicator will be Missed, PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed a deep sense of loss, shock, and regret at the death of Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service and Chief State Liaison, Ian Anthony Boyne, CD. Mr. Boyne died this morning while at the University Hospital of the West Indies after suffering from several medical emergencies. Mr. Boyne was also a...
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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.
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PM Urges Increased Private-Sector Investment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is again calling on the private sector to increase its investment in the economy. He said the Government is working “very hard to ensure that every single Jamaican entrepreneur who has the industry, the drive, the enterprise, the entrepreneurship can, in the Jamaican environment, take the risk and invest”. The Prime Minister was...
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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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