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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference about the progress of the Economic Growth Council (EGC) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, August 17.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference about the progress of the Economic Growth Council (EGC) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, August 17.

Economic Growth Council to Prepare and Submit Report

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has indicated that the Economic Growth Council (EGC) is to prepare and submit a report with proposals of various growth initiatives for the Government to undertake. This report will follow a series of...
Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, are in conversation following a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (August 17), to provide an update on the work of the EGC.
Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, are in conversation following a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (August 17), to provide an update on the work of the EGC.

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Committed to Growth Target
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Update on the Sale of ALPART to JISCo.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), with noted Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer (seated), after he was conferred with the Order of Jamaica by Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller (second right), during a special ceremony of investiture at Dr. Boxer’s home in St. Andrew on August 9. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), with noted Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer (seated), after he was conferred with the Order of Jamaica by Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller (second right), during a special ceremony of investiture at Dr. Boxer’s home in St. Andrew on August 9. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Prime Minister Hails Dr. David Boxer
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with Patron of the National Baking Company Foundation, Mr. Butch Hendrickson, after a tour of the mobile classroom dubbed ‘Training Wheels’, which forms part of a Little Leaders programme launched by the Foundation, on August 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The mobile classroom will host workshops across the island.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with Patron of the National Baking Company Foundation, Mr. Butch Hendrickson, after a tour of the mobile classroom dubbed ‘Training Wheels’, which forms part of a Little Leaders programme launched by the Foundation, on August 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The mobile classroom will host workshops across the island.

No Compromise on ECC Standards – PM

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This boy and his mother were among the thousands of patrons enjoying the performances at the Independence Day grand gala at the National Stadium on Saturday, August 6.
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Show More Love and Care for Children – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to be more loving, caring and understanding towards children. He made the appeal, while addressing the Independence Day grand gala at the National Stadium in Kingston on August 6, where he called for an end to violence against children. “Please don’t hurt our children, protect them from the storm. Help...
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Gov’t Targets Global Film Industry

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be looking to tap into the multi-million dollar global film industry as a major revenue earner for the country. “One area which we haven’t exploited and we intend to is the film industry. Globally, it is a massive industry, and Jamaica can certainly make its footprint in that,” he...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and his sons Adam (left) and Andrew Jnr., greet the crowd at the National Stadium for the Independence Day grand gala on Saturday, August 6. The event themed: ‘Youth Arising’ featured a number of local reggae, dancehall and gospel acts, as well as dance and other live performances.
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PM Rallies Support for Athletes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, used Saturday's (August 6) staging of the Independence Day grand gala to rally support for Jamaica’s athletes competing in the Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Addressing a packed National Stadium, Mr. Holness called for a “big Jamaican cheer” for the athletes, who were tuning in to a live feed of the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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The Way to Growth is Gov’t Support for Businesses Says PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged directors and heads of agencies in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to ensure that a supportive environment for the private sector is facilitated. Addressing the Ministry’s leadership at the opening of a two-day strategic planning retreat held at Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on August 3, Mr. Holness said...
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Gov’t Looks to Improve Business Processes Within Growth Ministry

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he will be issuing a directive for an assessment of business procedures within the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and for the re-engineering of processes where necessary in order to enhance efficiencies. Mr. Holness, who was addressing the opening of a two-day strategic planning retreat for directors and heads of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
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‘Reject Violence!’ – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to reject violence and focus building a society that is more compassionate and peaceful. “We, as a society, have not fully overcome slavery, and one element of it that still permeates, pervades, directs, influences, conditions and cultures us, is violence,” he contended. The Prime Minister was delivering the main address...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro Moros (right), ahead of a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, May 22. The briefing followed bilateral talks between the two countries on trade, energy and culture. The Venezuelan President was on a working visit to Jamaica.
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PetroCaribe Trade Compensation Mechanism Activated

Cabinet has approved a reactivation of the trade compensation mechanism, up to a value of US $4m, under bilateral arrangements in place with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The PetroCaribe Agreement provides that loan repayments to Venezuela may be made by way of goods and services, valued at preferential rates under the Trade Compensation Mechanism. This is to promote the exchange...
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