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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, sign a declaration of intent, during a ceremony and call to action at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on Monday, November 7. The declaration underscores the Government’s commitment to the specific policies that fall under the eight growth initiatives published by the EGC.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, sign a declaration of intent, during a ceremony and call to action at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on Monday, November 7. The declaration underscores the Government’s commitment to the specific policies that fall under the eight growth initiatives published by the EGC.

‘5 in 4’ Growth Plan Will Benefit Poor and Vulnerable

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says measures by the Government and the Economic Growth Council (EGC) to put Jamaica on a path of higher and sustained growth will benefit the poor and vulnerable. The Council, which was launched...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fifth left); and Board Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Dennis Chung (6th right), share a photo opportunity with the recently announced Enterprise Team charged with identifying a preferred waste management provider for the Riverton Landfill. Occasion was a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday, October 31 to announce the members of the team.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fifth left); and Board Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Dennis Chung (6th right), share a photo opportunity with the recently announced Enterprise Team charged with identifying a preferred waste management provider for the Riverton Landfill. Occasion was a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday, October 31 to announce the members of the team.

Enterprise Team Named for Divestment of Riverton Landfill
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses a press briefing to announce the appointment of an Enterprise Team to identify a preferred waste management provider for the Riverton Landfill. The press conference was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday, October 31. At right is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses a press briefing to announce the appointment of an Enterprise Team to identify a preferred waste management provider for the Riverton Landfill. The press conference was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday, October 31. At right is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

PM Urges Proper Disposal of Garbage
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), congratulates Jefferson Davis (left), who was awarded for long and dedicated service to land surveying education at the Land Surveyors Association of Jamaica’s (LSAJ) annual dinner and awards function at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 28. President of the LSAJ, Valentine McCook, made the presentation.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), congratulates Jefferson Davis (left), who was awarded for long and dedicated service to land surveying education at the Land Surveyors Association of Jamaica’s (LSAJ) annual dinner and awards function at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 28. President of the LSAJ, Valentine McCook, made the presentation.

Gov’t to Simplify Subdivision Application Process – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the 19th staging of the Forum on Markets Innovation and Capital (FOROMIC), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on October 24.
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PM Lauds IDB for Helping to Create Investor-Friendly Business Environment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has played an integral role in helping Jamaica to create a business environment that is investor-friendly. Addressing the opening of the 19th Forum for Markets Innovation and Capital (FOROMIC) at the Montego Bay Conference Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, on October 24, Mr. Holness noted that...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a meeting at the Wisynco Group’s White Marl Complex in St. Catherine, on October 19, following a tour of the factory.
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Government Targets Manufacturing Sector in Push for Growth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the manufacturing sector is a major target area in the Government’s push for economic growth and job creation. “Manufacturing in Jamaica is not dead. Manufacturing is alive and kicking,” Mr. Holness said, following a tour of the Wisynco Group’s White Marl complex in St. Catherine on October 19. The Prime Minister hailed...
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Prime Minister Hails Brian George

The government of Jamaica mourns the passing of businessman, President and CEO of Supreme Ventures Limited and vice chairman of the National Health Fund, Brian George. Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid tribute to George's business legacy in the development of Jamaica's economy and the private sector. Recognising George, who died this morning, as a true believer in Jamaica, Prime Minister...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, look at memorabilia on display at the opening of a museum honouring the life and work of late reggae icon Peter Tosh at the Pulse Centre, Trafalgar Road on October 19.
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PM Says Institutions Must be in Place to Preserve Nation’s History

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says institutions will have to be put in place to protect and preserve the nation’s history. Addressing the opening of a museum to honour the work and life of Jamaica’s global music legend, Peter Tosh, on October 19, at the front courtyard of the Pulse Centre, New Kingston, Mr. Holness said places such as...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as Director of Manufacturing at Wisynco Group Ltd., Mr. Devon Reynolds, describes operations at the company’s White Marl complex in St. Catherine, during a tour of the factory yesterday (October 19). Looking on (at right) is Chairman of the Wisynco Group, Mr. William Mahfood. The Prime Minister toured the company’s styrofoam manufacturing line, as well as its bottling facility.
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PM Urges Wisynco to Consider Alternatives to Styrofoam

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Wisynco Group Ltd., the sole manufacturer of styrofoam in Jamaica, to consider the development of environmentally friendly alternatives to the product. Following a tour of Wisynco’s White Marl complex in St. Catherine yesterday (October 19), Mr. Holness issued a challenge for the company to identify products within the Jamaican environment that...
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In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), presents an award to World and Olympic sprint champion, Usain Bolt (left), at a ceremony to honour the 2016 Rio Olympic athletes, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on October 15, 2016. Sharing in the moment at (right) is Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Prime Minister Thanks Athletes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed profound gratitude to the 2016 Rio Olympic athletes on behalf of the nation, for their stellar performances that strengthened brand Jamaica. Speaking at a function to honour the Rio sporting ambassadors at the National Indoor Sports Centre on October 15, Mr. Holness said the athletes enabled Jamaica to secure its place...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to a comment from Chairman of the Victoria Mutual Building Society, Michael McMorris, at the Realtors Association of Jamaica
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Gov’t Looking at Measures to Make Home Ownership Easier

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is looking at a raft of measures to improve the real estate market and make home ownership easier for Jamaicans. These include introducing more liquidity into the market to further reduce credit rates, and growing the secondary and reverse mortgage markets. Mr. Holness, who was addressing a Realtors Association of...
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