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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Edu/Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Montego Bay, St. James, on December 8.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Edu/Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Montego Bay, St. James, on December 8.

1960s Period Worthy of Emulation- PM

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...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), joins stakeholder representatives, who signed the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica agreement at King’s House on Wednesday, December 7. They are Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), representing the Government; Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Paul B. Scott; Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) Chief Executive Officer, Diana McCaulay, representing civil society; and Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, O’Neil Grant, on behalf of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), joins stakeholder representatives, who signed the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica agreement at King’s House on Wednesday, December 7. They are Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), representing the Government; Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Paul B. Scott; Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) Chief Executive Officer, Diana McCaulay, representing civil society; and Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, O’Neil Grant, on behalf of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU).

Signatories to Partnership Agreement Assure PM of Support
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), signs a copy of the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica agreement, during a ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday, December 7. Also signing (from left) are Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, O’Neil Grant, representing the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU); Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Paul B. Scott; and Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) Chief Executive Officer, Diana McCaulay, on behalf of civil society.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), signs a copy of the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica agreement, during a ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday, December 7. Also signing (from left) are Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, O’Neil Grant, representing the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU); Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Paul B. Scott; and Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) Chief Executive Officer, Diana McCaulay, on behalf of civil society.

Gov’t Committed to Social Partnership – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right) and wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), along with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), share a photo opportunity with Co-Directors of ‘I Am Bolt’, Gabe Turner (2nd left); and Benjamin Turner (right). Occasion was the Caribbean premiere of the film at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on Tuesday, December 6.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right) and wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), along with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), share a photo opportunity with Co-Directors of ‘I Am Bolt’, Gabe Turner (2nd left); and Benjamin Turner (right). Occasion was the Caribbean premiere of the film at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on Tuesday, December 6.

‘I Am Bolt’ a Boost for Brand Jamaica – PM
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness speaking in the House of Representatives. (FILE)
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness speaking in the House of Representatives. (FILE)

Jamaica and Cuba Pledge to Deepen Relations

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), officially open Yaaman Adventure Park at Prospect Plantation in St. Mary on Thursday, December 1. They are assisted by Chief Executive Officer of St. Ann-based entity, Dolphin Cove Limited, which owns and operates the attraction, Eduardo Albor (centre). Looking on in the background (from left) are Yaaman Adventure Park General Manager, Alexander Sale; and Dolphin Cove Limited Principals – Director, Marilyn Burrowes, and Chairman, Stafford Burrowes.
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Prime Minister Welcomes Expanded Attraction in St. Mary

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the US$1-million expansion and rebranding of the Prospect Outback Attraction in St. Mary as the ‘Yaaman’ Adventure Park. The new attraction, which was officially opened by Mr. Holness on December 1, is owned and operated by St. Ann businessman and Chairman of Dolphin Cove Limited, Stafford Burrowes. Yaaman park, which is...
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In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.
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National Security Council Finalising Plan to Assist in Fighting Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Security Council is finalising a comprehensive action plan that will assist in the reduction of crime. According to the Prime Minister, the Government has the resolve to tackle crime and secure the citizens of the country, and the measures to be put in place will be sustainable. “The Government has...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), speaking with Founder of Missionaries of the Poor, Father Richard Ho Lung, during the staging of the musical ‘Moses’, on November 27 at the National Arena in Kingston. The show, which was put on by Father Ho Lung and Friends, aimed to raise money to assist the destitute and homeless. The show was staged earlier this month in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the United States.
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PHOTOS: PM Attends ‘Moses’ Musical

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), speaking with Founder of Missionaries of the Poor, Father Richard Ho Lung, during the staging of the musical ‘Moses’, on November 27 at the National Arena in Kingston. The show, which was put on by Father Ho Lung and Friends, aimed to raise money to assist the destitute and homeless. The show...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets sixth-form student, Ardenne High School, Joelle Notice (right), during the launch of The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on November 24. At centre is teacher, Ardenne High School, Caniggia Palmer.
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Government to Protect Human Rights of Jamaicans

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has reiterated the Government’s commitment to protect the human rights of Jamaicans and to reduce the country’s crime rate. The Prime Minister noted that representatives from Amnesty International were in the island recently, and he reassured them that the country stands committed “to protect, preserve and advance human rights in Jamaica and that...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second right), and State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), with the 16 members of the Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica (YACJ), at the installation ceremony, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, in Kingston, on November 22. At right (second row), is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
EducationPrime Minister

Sixteen Outstanding Youth Leaders Selected for YACJ

Sixteen outstanding youth leaders have been selected for the Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica (YACJ), which has been formed to facilitate youth involvement in the policy development and programming actions of the Government. Speaking at the installation ceremony of the leaders, at the Office of the Prime Minister, in Kingston, on November 22, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
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Prime Minister to Participate in UN Climate Change Conference in Morocco

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will participate in the 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change currently underway in Marrakech, Morocco from November 7-18. The Prime Minister and his delegation departed the island this afternoon Sunday, November 13 and will return on Saturday, November 19. The conference will bring...
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