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Prime Minister Andrew Holness (3rd left) broke ground on Friday, July 14, for the development of 595 housing solutions at the Villages of Colbeck Castle Phase one and two, in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Also pictured (from left) are Director of BCR Industries, Nassiff Deenah; Chairman of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, Laleta Davis-Mattis; Managing Director of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Martin Miller; NHT Board member, Doran Dixon; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Norman Scott.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (3rd left) broke ground on Friday, July 14, for the development of 595 housing solutions at the Villages of Colbeck Castle Phase one and two, in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Also pictured (from left) are Director of BCR Industries, Nassiff Deenah; Chairman of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, Laleta Davis-Mattis; Managing Director of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Martin Miller; NHT Board member, Doran Dixon; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Norman Scott.

PM Holness Announces Increased Benefits for Two NHT Loan Categories

Prime Minister Andrew has announced policy changes for two National Housing Trust (NHT) benefits. The policy change will increase the amount of money persons will be able to access for Open Market and 15+ Loans. The changes took effect yesterday...
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

PM Reiterates Urgency of Pension Reform

PM Announces 14,000 New BPO Jobs
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is warmly greeted by Eden Gardens Group of Companies Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe, on arrival at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in St. Andrew on Wednesday, July 12, for a ceremony to announce the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) designation of Orphan Drug Status for ‘Chrysoeriol’. The drug, derived from cannabis, was developed by the United States-based Flavocure Biotech LLC (FBL), to treat acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Flavocure Biotech LLC is owned and operated by the Eden Gardens Group.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is warmly greeted by Eden Gardens Group of Companies Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe, on arrival at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in St. Andrew on Wednesday, July 12, for a ceremony to announce the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) designation of Orphan Drug Status for ‘Chrysoeriol’. The drug, derived from cannabis, was developed by the United States-based Flavocure Biotech LLC (FBL), to treat acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Flavocure Biotech LLC is owned and operated by the Eden Gardens Group.

PM Hails Noted Scientist Dr. Henry Lowe
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), unveils sign for the new Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre during the official opening on July 13 at the Denham Town Community Centre on Race Course Lane, downtown Kingston. At right is the Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), unveils sign for the new Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre during the official opening on July 13 at the Denham Town Community Centre on Race Course Lane, downtown Kingston. At right is the Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Government Committed to Maintaining Law and Order – Prime Minister

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), emphasises a point in discussion with Eden Gardens Group of Companies Executive Chairman, Dr. Henry Lowe (left), during Wednesday’s (July 12) ceremony at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston to announce the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) award of Orphan Drug Status to ‘Chrysoeriol’, which has been developed by Flavocure Biotech LLC (FBL), to treat Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). Flavocure Biotech LLC is owned and operated by the Eden Gardens Group. Looking on is Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
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Gov’t will Ensure Cannabis Industry Meets Int’l Standards

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be exercising caution in how cannabis is leveraged in the development of Jamaica’s nutraceutical industry. He said the Administration has to ensure that Jamaica does not breach international rules and standards and that activities are being carried out lawfully. “These are not just standards to do with medicine or...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), emphasises a point as he addresses the post CARICOM Press Conference on Thursday (July 6) in St. George
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PM Urges CARICOM Leaders to Partner in Addressing Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging partnership among CARICOM member states in addressing crime and violence in the region. “I think that if our Governments were to pool our collective resources in terms of analysing the problem, looking at the epidemiology of the problem we may be able to put in place synergistic solutions that could attenuate...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness (third right) having bilateral talks with officials from the Government of the United States of America. From left: Francisco Palenven, Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Thomas Shannon, Acting US Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Naomi Francis (fourth right), Press Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Angela Comfort (first right), Director, Caribbean Americas Department, MFA.
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Jamaica and US Officials Hold Bilateral Talks on Trade, Investment and Security

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (July 6) held discussions with officials from the Government of the United States of America led by the Acting US Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Thomas Shannon. Jamaica and the US have several multilateral and bilateral agreements in a wide range of areas including trade, investment and security. Today’s talks...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a laugh with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right); and Karisma Hotels and Resorts Chairman, Rafael Feliz at the official opening of the Azul Beach Resort Sensatori Jamaica on June 29 in Negril, Westmoreland.
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PM Welcomes US$1-Billion Investment by Karisma Hotels

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the investment by Karisma Hotels and Resorts in the country’s tourism sector. The company has indicated that it intends to pump US$1 billion in a ‘Sugar Cane Jamaica’ hotel development outside of Ocho Rios, St. Ann, over the next decade. The Prime Minister said he is looking forward to the company’s...
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