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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

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...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) in discussion EPC Contractor and Project Director, Aurelien Delevoye (left) during a tour of expansion works being undertaken by the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) at Port Bustamante on Friday, May 19. Observing from second right are: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley and Project Manager, Eric Fernagu.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) in discussion EPC Contractor and Project Director, Aurelien Delevoye (left) during a tour of expansion works being undertaken by the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) at Port Bustamante on Friday, May 19. Observing from second right are: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley and Project Manager, Eric Fernagu.

Divestment of State Assets Which Will Facilitate Increased Investments a Good Thing For Jamaica – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), commends resident of Sunnyside, St. Catherine, Jermain Riley, for his bravery in rescuing five family members, who were trapped by the recent heavy rains, which pelted the island. Occasion was a tour of the area on Wednesday (May 17).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), commends resident of Sunnyside, St. Catherine, Jermain Riley, for his bravery in rescuing five family members, who were trapped by the recent heavy rains, which pelted the island. Occasion was a tour of the area on Wednesday (May 17).

Gov’t to Assist Persons Affected by Flood Rains
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, touring sections of Sunnyside in Linstead, St. Catherine after heavy rains and flooding.
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, touring sections of Sunnyside in Linstead, St. Catherine after heavy rains and flooding.

Prime Minister Tours Affected Parishes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Prime Minister Returns Tonight, Tours Affected Parishes Tomorrow

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Major Benefits To Come From PM’s Overseas Trips

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says Jamaica stands to benefit significantly from overseas trips made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. In addition to improved economic, bilateral and trade relations, the overseas visits allow for the country to participate in critical investment fora, and to increase engagement with the diaspora. “We are...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with Executive Chairman, Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, during a security forum organised by Guardsman Group at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 11.
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Partnership with Private Security Industry Critical – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says as the Government pursues initiatives to improve citizen security and safety, partnership with the private security industry will be a critical part of the process. He said the private security sector is an essential component of the national security framework, serving as sensors that can passively detect criminal activity and threats, and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
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Prime Minister Appeals to Motorists to Slow Down

With 115 road fatalities already recorded since the start of the year, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is again appealing for motorists to slow down on the nation’s roads to preserve lives. The Prime Minister made the plea during a #SlowDown event hosted at his office today (May 10), to mark the fourth observance of the United Nations...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) engages in conversation with Head of the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme, Lieutenant Colonel Martin Rickman, during the official launch of the initiative on Monday (May 8) at the Office of the Prime Minister. The HOPE initiative aims to provide educational and job opportunities for young people, aged 18 to 24, who are not employed or enrolled in school or programme of training.
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PM Launches HOPE Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (May 8) officially launched the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme, which will provide educational and job opportunities for young people. The initiative is targeted at persons, aged 18 to 24, who are not employed or enrolled in a school or programme of training. It is being headed by Lieutenant Colonel...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness makes a point while addressing attendees at a ceremony to induct him into the Park of Honour at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on May 3. Mr. Holness is the 18th Head of Government to be inducted into the park, which was established in 2005 to honour UWI graduates who have been or are serving as CARICOM Heads of Government.
EducationPrime Minister

Government to Restructure Funding for Tertiary Education

The Government plans to restructure the funding arrangements for tertiary-level education to make it more accessible. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is looking at instituting a new model for financing tertiary education, which will entail a subsidy on loans. Mr. Holness was speaking at a ceremony to induct him into the Park of Honour located at...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Holness Reaffirms Support for the Police

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing regret and sadness at developments over the weekend which have resulted in two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) losing their lives due to the vicious actions of criminal elements. The Prime Minister is reinforcing that recently appointed Police Commissioner, George Quallo, along with the brave and courageous men and women of the...
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HousingPrime Minister

85 More Housing Solutions for Longville Park

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground on April 28 for the construction of 85 housing solutions in Phase 2A of the Longville Park Housing Development, in Clarendon. The project, to consist of 43 studio units and 42 serviced lots, will be developed by the National Housing Trust (NHT), at a cost of $366 million. In his address,...
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