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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Prime Minister to Attend 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will make his formal introduction to the international community at the 71st Session of the United States General Assembly being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Prime Minister and his delegation leaves...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Steven Whynn, community participant in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Best Schemes competition 2016/17, following its launch on September 16 at the Jamaica Conference Centre. At second left is another community participant, Raymond Lenard.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Steven Whynn, community participant in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Best Schemes competition 2016/17, following its launch on September 16 at the Jamaica Conference Centre. At second left is another community participant, Raymond Lenard.

PM Calls on Jamaicans to Dispose of Garbage Responsibly
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to renowned local artist Cecil Cooper, who was conferred with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class), at a ceremony, at King’s House in St. Andrew, on September 6.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to renowned local artist Cecil Cooper, who was conferred with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class), at a ceremony, at King’s House in St. Andrew, on September 6.

PM Hails Artist and Musician Cecil Cooper as Extraordinary and Influential
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on September 13. Seated (at left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on September 13. Seated (at left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)

Steps Being Taken to Address Issues at FCJ
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t to Proceed with Issuing of Telecoms Licence to Symbiote Investments

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Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Jamaica Adopts Neutral Position on Western Sahara Region

The Government of Jamaica has adopted a position of neutrality with respect to the Western Sahara region, referred to as the ‘Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’ (SADR), at the 71st Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, being held in New York. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country’s position of neutrality is intended to allow the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) is being led on a tour of the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports and Wellness Centre by the company’s General Manager, Alejandro Vares, at the facility’s official opening, at Harbour Head in Rockfort, on September 8.
Prime MinisterTransport

Gov’t to Improve Sections of Corridor Leading from NMIA

The Government is to undertake plans to improve sections of the corridor leading from the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) into New Kingston as a means to make the city more attractive to tourists. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure at the grand opening of the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports Club and Wellness Centre, at...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), on the steps of Vale Royal with high-school and university students who received laptop computers through a partnership with Lenovo and AMD Inc. Representatives from the international computer manufacturers are also pictured, including Corporate Vice President of the Lenovo Account at AMD Inc, Mr. David Bennett (second right, second row); and Director of Channel Sales at Lenovo, Michael Abplanalp (second right, third row).
EducationPrime MinisterTechnology

PM Presents Computers to Students

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (September 9), handed over the first nine of 40 laptop computers to high-school and university students, which were donated through a partnership with Lenovo and AMD Inc. Mr. Holness, in a meeting at Vale Royal with representatives from the companies and local partners RMP & Associates, said the contribution fits well into...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
National SecurityPrime Minister

Be Careful on the Roads Says Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is again calling on Jamaicans to be careful on the roads and especially children to exercise good judgment in their choice of transport to and from school. Prime Minister Holness’ comment comes in light of a tragic incident involving students from Garvey Maceo in Clarendon; resulting in serious injuries to at least 28 people including 23...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Co-Executive Director, Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI), Mrs. Imani Duncan-Price at a Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum, held at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies on September 7. Others (from second left) are Co-Executive Director, CaPRI, Dr. Damien King and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G. Moreno.
National SecurityPrime Minister

PM Says Strategic Anti-Crime Action Plan Fairly Advanced

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness says the Government is fairly advanced in developing a strategic anti-crime action plan. The plan involves an integrated and comprehensive set of measures and actions to significantly reduce crime in the country, he explains. Mr. Holness was speaking at the Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum, held at the Regional Headquarters of the University of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), applauds as a truck carrying a container leaves to symbolically launch Red Stripe’s first shipment to the United States after four years, at the company’s Spanish Town Road headquarters on September 7. He is joined by Managing Director of Red Stripe, Mr. Ricardo Nuncio (second left); Head of Corporate Relations, Mrs. Dianne Ashton Smith (second right); and Brand Manager for Red Stripe and Heineken United States, Mr. Andrew Anguin (right).
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Hails Red Stripe

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, was on hand yesterday (September 7) to see Red Stripe sending off its first shipment to the United States from Jamaica in four years. At a ceremony at Red Stripe’s Spanish Town Road location, Mr. Holness hailed the move by the iconic Jamaican brand to re-establish Jamaica as its global production hub. He said...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), confers the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) on renowned local artist Cecil Cooper (centre), at a ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew, on September 6. His wife, Rose Bennett Cooper (left), looks on.
CultureGovernor GeneralPrime Minister

Cecil Cooper Conferred With CD

Renowned local artist, musician and art educator, Cecil Harvey Cooper, has been conferred with the nation’s fifth highest honour, the Order of Distinction (Commander Class). Mr. Cooper was presented with the insignia by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Patrick Allen, at a special investiture ceremony at King’s House, in St. Andrew, on September 6. Prime Minister, the Most Hon....
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