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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shares a photo opportunity with members of staff during a special Mother’s Day function on Thursday (May 8). The event was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. The function honoured mothers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, and the Office of the Cabinet. Mother’s Day 2025 was observed on Sunday, May 11.

Prime Minister Holness Hails Mothers as Pillars of Jamaica’s Future

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is expressing gratitude to mothers across Jamaica for their strength and the pivotal role they play in instilling values and attitudes in their children, shaping both their character and the nation’s future....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, during a visit and tour of the institution’s grounds on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 7).

Teachers Vital to Developing Skilled Workforce – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the commissioning ceremony for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew on May 6.

PM Announces $2-Million Reward for Information On Teen’s Killers

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shows students of Seaward Primary and Infant School the cover of the book ‘I am a Promise’ by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in St. Andrew on May 6. He is joined by Principal of the school, Arlene Reid.

PM Urges Parents to Play Active Role in Children’s Literacy Development

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Prime Minister Holness Reaffirms Jamaica’s Commitment to Justice and Public Safety

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), listens to a point being made by Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart (right), at the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on May 4. Looking on (left) is Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

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Gov’t Committed to Promoting Sports Tourism – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to working with stakeholders to develop and expand Jamaica’s sports tourism offerings, ensuring that the country remains a competitive and attractive destination for sports enthusiasts worldwide. He was speaking to JIS News following his participation in this year’s Jill Stewart MoBay City Run held on May 4...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents then Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, with the Prime Minister

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79 Educators to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education

Seventy-nine educators have been selected to receive the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. The biennial awards ceremony, to be held on May 28 at Jamaica House, will recognise 39 educators for 2023 and 40 for 2024. Instituted in 2005, the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation is given to an educator who has served for a minimum...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), starts the newly installed corrugator machine at the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) Limited, during the opening of the company’s US$12.75-million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29. Observing (from left) are Country Manager, JPI, Gary Cole; Chairman, JPI, Conrad George; Operations Manager, JPI, Oswin Thomas; shareholder, Susan Rowett and her son, John Rowett (in background).

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Government Continues to Implement Measures to Support Re-Emergence of Manufacturing Industry

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to implement measures and policies aimed at supporting the re-emergence of the manufacturing industry in Jamaica. He was speaking at the opening of Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) Limited’s US$12.75-million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29. “This building exists along our historical...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Chairman, Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI), Conrad George, during the JPI’s 70th anniversary and grand opening ceremony for its new factory located at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29.

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PM Says Investment in National Security Continues to Yield Positive Results

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s strategic investment in national security continues to yield positive results in reducing major crimes and will strengthen the country’s profile as an attractive destination for tourism and foreign investments. Addressing the 70th anniversary of the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) and the grand opening of its new factory located at...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), tours the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (April 25). He is accompanied by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre) and General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) L. Robert Honeyghan (right).

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Govt Committed to Environmental Stewardship – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to environmental stewardship through robust legal frameworks and practical operational measures. “As we utilise our natural assets for the benefit of our people, we are very careful to protect these assets,” he said. “Our goal is to ensure that development and environmental protection go hand in hand, achieving...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Brookside Estate Housing Development in Spot Valley, St. James on April 25.

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Smart Energy Grant to Be Extended to Private Sector Pensioners

The Government is looking to expand the Smart Energy Grant to include private sector pensioners. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony for the Brookside Estate Housing Development in Spot Valley, St. James on April 25. Under the initiative, implemented in 2024, public sector pensioners can access up to $1.5 million,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), addresses business leaders on Thursday (April 24) during the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Partners’ Circle breakfast meeting at the PSOJ headquarters in Kingston. Listening (from left) are Co-Chair, Partners’ Circle, Jeffrey Hall; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; PSOJ President, Metry Seaga, as well as other private-sector and government representatives.

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PM Holness Meets with Private-Sector Leaders to Discuss Trade and Economic Issues

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, met with private-sector leaders on Thursday (April 24) to discuss urgent international trade-related issues, including global tariffs and the existing domestic and world economic environment. He was joined by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and other government officials for the Private Sector Organization of...