Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is strong confidence in the economy from the business community and the rest of the country. He noted that this “unyielding strength of confidence” has been reflected in the latest Business and Consumer Confidence Indices, which show that “business confidence remains firmly entrenched above the crucial 100-point mark.” The Prime Minister...

Prime Minister Andrew has announced policy changes for two National Housing Trust (NHT) benefits. The policy change will increase the amount of money persons will be able to access for Open Market and 15+ Loans. The changes took effect yesterday (July 17). Previously, only contributors who are constructing or who are buying into new developments whose Practical Completion Certificate dated...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says, urgency must be placed on settling the issue of public- sector pension reform.  Acknowledging concerns expressed by trade unions relating to the five per cent increase in contributions by workers, Mr. Holness noted that failure to reform pensions will result in a “major crisis on our hands”. “I cannot over emphasise that point....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that approximately 14,000 new business process outsourcing (BPO) jobs are expected to be created by the first quarter of 2018. This, he noted, is in addition to 4,000 that were generated between April 2016 and March this year. He made the disclosure during Thursday’s (July 13) second ‘HOPE for Jamaica’ town hall...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has praised noted Jamaican scientist, Dr. Henry Lowe, for his contribution to the development of Jamaica’s nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Holness said that Dr. Lowe, who is the Executive Chairman of the Eden Gardens Group of Companies, which specialises in health and wellness, has successfully linked scientific research and entrepreneurship. “It is...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to the maintenance of law and order, public safety and security for the citizens of the country. Speaking at the official opening of the Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre in West Kingston on July 13, the Prime Minister emphasised that restorative justice supports the thrust by the Government...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be exercising caution in how cannabis is leveraged in the development of Jamaica’s nutraceutical industry. He said the Administration has to ensure that Jamaica does not breach international rules and standards and that activities are being carried out lawfully. “These are not just standards to do with medicine or...