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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, has praised noted Jamaican scientist, Dr. Henry Lowe, for his contribution to the development of Jamaica’s nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Holness said that Dr. Lowe, who is the Executive Chairman of the...

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

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.

Gov’t will Ensure Cannabis Industry Meets Int’l Standards

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's, Grenada. Others (from left) are: Prime Minister of Grenada, and incoming CARICOM chairman, Dr. The Hon. Keith Mitchell; and President of Guyana, and outgoing CARICOM chair, His Excellency David Granger.

PM Urges CARICOM Leaders to Partner in Addressing Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), responds to a question at the post CARICOM Press Conference on Thursday (July 6) in St. George's, Grenada. Others (from left) are: President of Guyana, David Granger, who is the outgoing CARICOM chairman; CARICOM Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin Larocque; and Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. The Hon. Keith Mitchell, who is the incoming CARICOM chair.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Addresses Post CARICOM Press Conference

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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Jamaica Signs Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Agreement

Jamaica is now a signatory to the Agreement establishing the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, CCREEE. Prime Minister Andrew Holness signed the agreement this morning (July 6) ahead of the start of the final day of discussions at the 38th Regular meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM in Grand Anse Grenada. The CCREEE is designed...

P.M. arrives at the open ceremony of the 38th regular meeting of the heads of government of CARICOM held at the Grenada Trade Centre, Grand Anse, St. George

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PHOTOS: Prime Minister attends CARICOM 38

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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NIDS Essential for eGovernance and eBusiness

Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon, says the thrust will be a gateway to a digital economy for Jamaica, facilitating e-governance and e-business. It is expected that the NIDS will become the primary source for identity assurance, authentication and verification, in order to improve the governance and management of social, economic and security programmes. “We are...

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Sustainable Development Goals Aligned to Key Development Concerns and Priorities – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has indicated that he will be taking a keen interest in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs and their alignment with Vision 2030. He says that SDGs are aligned with key development concerns and priorities of the region. “We are paying close attention to the implementation of the accelerators as recommended in the SDGs...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), has a light moment as he addresses the Caribbean Action 2030 Conference on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Mona, St. Andrew, on June 28. Others seated at the head table (from left) are: United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator/United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Bruno Pouezat; Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UWI, Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth; and UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, Jessica Faieta.

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Jamaica Focused on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Through Vision 2030 – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica remains committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through attainment of the targets under the Vision 2030 national development plan. The SDGs, also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people can enjoy peace and prosperity....