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

PM Says Government is Against Corporal Punishment in Schools and Society

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to not only ban corporal punishment in schools, but generally in the society, so that it is no longer an option. “I wish to declare that I am...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is presented with a copy of a report on the strategic review of the National Housing Trust (NHT) by Chairman of the entity, Ambassador Dr. Nigel Clarke, during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, today (November 7). Ambassador Clarke was accompanied by other members of the Commission.

Commission Recommends Merger of NHT and HAJ

The Montego Bay Convention Centre, where the United Nations World Tourism Organization conference will be held November 27-29.

Montego Bay Convention Centre Ready for UNWTO Conference

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. (FILE)

Senate Begins Debate on National Identification and Registration Bill

PM Says Montego Bay Very Important to Growth Strategy

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shares a light moment with Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship Homer Davis (right) and Chairman and Managing Director of GWest Corporation, Dr. Konrad Kirlew, at the official opening of the GWest Medical Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on November 2.

8 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

Banks now Lending Money for Productive Enterprises – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s economic climate is so positive that banks are once again lending money for productive enterprises. Delivering the keynote address at the official opening of the GWest Medical Centre in Fairview, Montego Bay, on November 2, Mr. Holness added that it is indeed a good sign for the country’s economic future, and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, arrives for the official opening of the GWest Medical Centre in Fairview, Montego Bay, on November 2. The Prime Minister delivered the keynote address.

8 years ago Health & WellnessPrime MinisterTourism

PM Says Country Well Positioned to Capitalise on Health and Wellness Tourism

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says health and wellness tourism is a growing market on which Jamaica is uniquely poised to capitalise. Addressing the official opening of the GWest Medical Centre in Fairview, Montego Bay, on November 2, Mr. Holness said the upcoming United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference in Montego Bay from November 27 to 29...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 31).

8 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Gov’t to Strengthen Measures to Address Flow of Guns and Ammunition

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government intends to strengthen measures to address the prevalence and ease of access to guns and ammunition. The Prime Minister, who was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 31), said the Government “considers this to be a national emergency and will expand on the strategies to deal with...

Member of Parliament for North Western St. Elizabeth, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, makes his contribution to the 2017/18 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 31.

8 years ago Local GovernmentPrime Minister

MP Says 12 Roads Repaired in Constituency

Member of Parliament for North Western St. Elizabeth, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says 12 parish council roads in his constituency have been repaired since June 2016. “Two major roadways are currently being rehabilitated. The Middle Quarters to New Market Road is being repaired, and the Arcadia to Maggotty roadway is also under rehabilitation,” Mr. Hutchinson said, as he made his contribution...

: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement on the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in Mount Salem, St. James, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on October 31.

8 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Mount Salem ZOSO Extended for 60 Days

The House of Representatives on October 31 approved a resolution extending the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in Mount Salem, St. James, for a period of 60 days. The Resolution was moved by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who explained that during this period, the Social Intervention Committee will be given space to continue the work they have...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), at a ceremony for the handover of 11 new compactor garbage trucks valued at US$1.65 million to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 24). Others (from second left) are Executive Director, NSWMA, Audley Gordon; and Chairman of the agency, Dennis Chung.

8 years ago Local GovernmentPrime Minister

NSWMA Pre-Feasibility Study Completed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the pre-feasibility study on the divestment of the commercial activities of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is now complete. The study was conducted by the Riverton Disposal Site Enterprise Team, which was commissioned by the Prime Minister in October last year. It explored options for public-private partnerships (PPPs), as well...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), cut the ribbon to symbolise the handover of 11 new compactor garbage trucks valued at US$1.65 million to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). The units were handed over during a ceremony at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 24). Others (from left) are NSWMA Executive Director, Audley Gordon; and Chairman, Dennis Chung.

8 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Committed to Efficient Use of Taxpayers’ Dollars

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to using tax payers’ dollars wisely and efficiently as it continues to provide key resources for the public. “We are using your tax dollars not just to bush the roads, not just to clear the curbs, channels and gullies, but we are also making capital investments in equipment...