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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing participants in the LASCO Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on June 7.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing participants in the LASCO Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on June 7.

Government to Streamline Waste Management System by December

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is to streamline its waste-management system by December this year. “I’m hoping that before the year is out, we will start on a programme of having a total transformation on...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (3rd right), cuts the ribbon to open the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 1. Others (in foreground from left) are Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship Homer Davis; Jamaica Manufacturers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (3rd right), cuts the ribbon to open the Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 1. Others (in foreground from left) are Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship Homer Davis; Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) President, Metry Seaga; Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda; and JMA Executive, Imega Breese McNabb.

PM Announces New Town Centre for Morant Bay
Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Juliet Holness (2nd left), assists member of Settlement, Sheila Morrison (3rd left), to display trophy for placing first in the Quality Cup contest, organised by Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC) and held today (June 1), at Craighton Hall Estate, in Irish Town, St. Andrew. Others are (from left) Cynthia Robinson, representing second place New Grange/Woodford; Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano; and Roxanne Richards, representing Middleton, which placed third.
Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Juliet Holness (2nd left), assists member of Settlement, Sheila Morrison (3rd left), to display trophy for placing first in the Quality Cup contest, organised by Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC) and held today (June 1), at Craighton Hall Estate, in Irish Town, St. Andrew. Others are (from left) Cynthia Robinson, representing second place New Grange/Woodford; Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano; and Roxanne Richards, representing Middleton, which placed third.

Coffee Farmers Urged To Adopt Best Practices
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right foreground), speaks with Commissioner, Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), Terrence Williams (left foreground), as they make their way into the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, for the inaugural staging of the Caribbean Use of Force in Law Enforcement Conference on Wednesday (May 31).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right foreground), speaks with Commissioner, Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), Terrence Williams (left foreground), as they make their way into the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, for the inaugural staging of the Caribbean Use of Force in Law Enforcement Conference on Wednesday (May 31).

Gov’t Working to Reduce Use of Force – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) signs the condolence book for the late former Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Jamaica, Dr. David Boxer, at the gallery’s downtown Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (May 31). Looking on is Chairman National Gallery of Jamaica, Tom Tavares-Finson. The late art aficionado was one of the leading art scholars in the Caribbean region. He served the National Gallery for some 37 years, first as Director/Curator and from 1991 to 2013 as Chief Curator.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) signs the condolence book for the late former Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Jamaica, Dr. David Boxer, at the gallery’s downtown Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (May 31). Looking on is Chairman National Gallery of Jamaica, Tom Tavares-Finson. The late art aficionado was one of the leading art scholars in the Caribbean region. He served the National Gallery for some 37 years, first as Director/Curator and from 1991 to 2013 as Chief Curator.

PHOTOS: PM Holness, Minister Grange Sign Condolence Book for Dr. David Boxer

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), unveils plaque for the new Tetra Pak production facility at Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL) in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on May 30. Others (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and Managing Director of TWCL, Peter McConnell.
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PM Opens New $1.25 Billion Production Facility at Trade Winds Citrus

A new Tetra Pak production facility, which was developed at a cost of $1.25 billion by Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL) in St. Catherine, was officially opened on May 30 by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. TWCL is the manufacturer and distributor of a number of beverages and other products, including Tru-Juice, Freshhh, Wakefield, Tru-Tea, Squeezz and Calico...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), paints a column at the entrance of the Central Police Station in downtown Kingston as part of this year’s Labour Day (May 23) activities. Among those looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. The police station was selected as one of the national projects for Labour Day 2017. The other national project was the Ward Theatre, also located downtown.
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JCF to be Redefined as Protection and Service Entity

The Government is to develop a policy framework, which will redefine the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as a protection and service organisation. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the policy is expected to be in place by November 2017. “That will become the launching pad for a discussion about what our new Jamaica protection and service institution will...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, paint columns at the Central Police Station, located downtown Kingston during National Labour Day project activities on May 23.
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PM Urges Jamaicans to Give Talents to Nation Building

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring all Jamaicans to use their God-given talents to build the country. He made the call as he joined scores of volunteers at the Central Police Station in downtown Kingston today (May 23) to beautify and renovate the facility as part of the 2017 National Labour Day Project. Mr. Holness lauded all...
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Volunteers carry out rehabilitation work on a changing room at the Ward Theatre, during National Labour Day project activities at the downtown Kingston-based facility on May 23.
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Restoration of Ward Theatre a Priority – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Government has given priority to the restoration of the Ward Theatre, as it represents an important store of cultural value and heritage. An allocation has been made towards the rehabilitation of the building, which is expected to be operational by August. “I would love to see the day when I can...
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Gov’t Receives Major Boost to Assist in Recovery Efforts

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (May 23) received 3000 bags of cement from Caribbean Cement Company Limited, to assist in recovery efforts following the heavy rains last week. Prime Minister Holness thanked Carib Cement for the kind contribution to help those affected. “I am heartened by the response of Carib Cement to assist Jamaicans who have been adversely affected by...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
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Labour Day Message by Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Today, as we celebrate Labour Day under the theme: ‘Restore, Preserve, Beautify’, we honour our workers whose glorious history of struggle for justice led to a broader victory for Jamaican society. The 1938 labour revolts on the Kingston Waterfront and in other parts of the island led to the establishment of a Royal Commission of Enquiry, and in that very...
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