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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, says the Government is working to address the over-reliance on the use of force in policing. He said the method has not been successful in maintaining the rule of law and public order....

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

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.

PM Opens New $1.25 Billion Production Facility at Trade Winds Citrus

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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PM Holness Extends Condolences to the People of the UK Following Terror Attack

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...

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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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...

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.

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Divestment of State Assets Which Will Facilitate Increased Investments a Good Thing For Jamaica – PM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the divestment of State assets which will facilitate increased investments and yield greater levels of economic growth is “a good thing for Jamaica”. “Divestment of assets is not a bad thing for Jamaicans if it is done correctly, if you find the right partners and if you have the right framework in...

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).

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Gov’t to Assist Persons Affected by Flood Rains

The Government will be providing financial assistance to persons who have been severely affected by recent flood rains. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the funds will be taken from the Consolidated Fund. "The Government has to now go and take a second look at its Budget to see what areas we may have to reallocate, postpone expenditure...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, touring sections of Sunnyside in Linstead, St. Catherine after heavy rains and flooding.

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Prime Minister Tours Affected Parishes

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is currently touring areas severely impacted by the recent heavy rains. Some of the areas to be toured are Sunnyside, St. Catherine; Aenon Town, Clarendon; Cave Valley, St. Ann; Frankfield, Clarendon; Ebony Park, Clarendon; and Alley and Rocky Point in Clarendon. Other members of the touring party include Minister without Portfolio in the...