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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), with (from left): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde; Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell; and Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Peter Turnquist, at the Heads of Government panel discussion on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, November 16. The panel discussion was one of four convened during the sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum, which was held at the hotel under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean’.

Caribbean Governments Urged to be More Disciplined in Implementing Growth Policies

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the need for Caribbean governments to be more disciplined in implementing policies that can generate higher levels of sustainable economic growth. “We have chosen policies that have increased our debt (and)...

Reform Measures Delivering Jobs – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), responds to a question from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, during the Heads of Government panel discussion on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, November 16. The panel discussion was one of four convened during the sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum, which was held at the hotel on Thursday under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean’.

CARICOM Must Strengthen Ties with Non-english-speaking Countries – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, during lunch at the Sixth International Monetary Fund (IMF) High Level Caribbean Forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (November 16).

IMF Managing Director Commends the Government

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

PM Says Jamaica Should Improve Ranking in Doing Business Report Next Year

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the Sixth International Monetary Fund (IMF) High Level Caribbean Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (November 16). The one-day conference is being jointly hosted by the Government of Jamaica under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean’.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Prime Minister Confident Country Will Achieve Growth Target

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, remains confident that Jamaica will achieve its target of five per cent growth in the next three years. “People have said it is an overly ambitious target, but I am strongly of the view that we will achieve the growth targets set. We are also very cognisant of the significant challenges that the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the launch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Road Safety Hub at its Traffic and Highway Division in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (November 15).

8 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

PM Urges Motorists to Take Advantage of Extended Traffic Ticket Amnesty

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring motorists to take advantage of the extended traffic ticket amnesty, which will begin on November 27. This is a continuation of the previous amnesty, which ran from August 2 to October 31. “An amnesty is not only a revenue-collection method. The reason why we put in the amnesty is that we...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the opening ceremony for the ATL Automotive Group

8 years ago Local GovernmentPrime Minister

Funds Being Allocated in 2017/18 Supplementary Estimates for Road Repairs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be providing funds in the 2017/18 Supplementary Estimates for road repairs islandwide. Mr. Holness said a significant allocation is being set aside in the Estimates, slated to be tabled in Parliament next week, at which time details of this and other provisions are expected to be outlined. “If you...

‘Integrity Champions’ recite the National Integrity Action’s (NIA) Integrity Pledge during a certification ceremony held at the Merl Grove High School in St. Andrew on Sunday (November 12). They are (from right) Jasmine Campbell, Kayan Douglas, Misanda Moncrieffe, and André Nicholas. They were among 434 persons certified in anti-corruption practices under a train the trainer programme. It was undertaken in collaboration with the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Prime Minister Welcomes NIA’S Integrity Champion Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the National Integrity Action’s (NIA) ‘Integrity Champion’ programme, which complements the Government’s ongoing drive to stamp out corruption. Speaking at the certification ceremony for 434 persons trained under the programme, at Merl Grove High School in St. Andrew on November 12, he noted that through this programme, anti-corruption measures are being...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is in discussion with Executive Director, National Integrity Action (NIA) Professor Trevor Monroe. Occasion was a certification ceremony for 434 persons trained under the NIA/Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) ‘Integrity Champions’ programme, which is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

8 years ago Prime Minister

NIDS Pivotal to Fight Against Corruption – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the establishment of a reliable National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaicans is pivotal to the Government’s thrust to combat corruption. This system is expected to be implemented following the passage of the National Identification and Registration Act, 2017, which is being deliberated at a special sitting of the Senate on Monday (November...

Former soldier who fought in World War II, Mr. Stanley Atkinson, who is 94 years of age.

8 years ago Prime Minister

Nation Remembers War Dead November 12

The nation will, on Sunday, November 12, honour the memory of the fallen servicemen and servicewomen of World Wars I and II at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, which will be held at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Traditionally, Remembrance Day is observed on the second Sunday in November, and its primary purpose is to celebrate those who gave their...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chief Executive Officer of BMR Jamaica Wind, Bruce Levy, during a tour of the company’s plant in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on November 8.

8 years ago EnergyPrime Minister

Jamaica Can Produce Up to 50 Per Cent of Energy from Renewables – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica has the potential to produce up to 50 per cent of the country’s energy needs from renewable sources. The Prime Minister, who was speaking to reporters following a tour of BMR Jamaica Wind in St. Elizabeth on November 8, said the country “has to think carefully and strategically as to how...