| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag
Advertisement
Hurricane Melissa

Latest

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.
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.

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...
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
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

More

Prime Minister

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...
Read more
InformationPrime Minister

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...
Read more
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.
National SecurityPrime Minister

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

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...
Read more
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.
Prime Minister

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...
Read more
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...
Read more