Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says uniformity in pay scales across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) will be a key feature of a transformed public sector. He points out that 100 pay grades and scales currently being used in the sector create confusion, inequity and opportunities for arbitrage. The Prime Minister was giving a policy statement on the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says implementation of the public-sector transformation programme will serve to reduce corruption across the Government ministries, departments and agencies. Delivering a policy statement on the programme at the Office of the Prime Minister on January 5, he said that improvements in the efficiency of the public sector will lead to a decrease in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a gift to a child at the annual Christmas treat he hosted along with his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, at Vale Royal on Thursday (December 8). The youngsters, who are wards of the State, were treated to gifts, rides and a range of fun activities for the day.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the outstanding philanthropic contributions of corporate entities, which have served to engender a culture of volunteerism locally. He said the Government appreciates the contributions by private- and public-sector entities and is working to further stimulate and encourage volunteerism in the country. “As a nation, when we all practise volunteerism, the country...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector is critical in the plan for inclusive economic growth and job creation, and that by next year, at least seven additional companies are expected to come on stream. Addressing the Edu-Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference on December 8 at the Holiday Inn Resort...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says his Administration has no intention to forever rely on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be the inspiration for change, noting that the country has the required tools to succeed. Mr. Holness, who was giving the keynote address at the Edu-Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference at the Holiday Inn...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to the sound fiscal discipline and economic planning that saw the country achieving up to 12 per cent growth in the 1960s. Addressing the Edu/Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 8, Mr. Holness said...