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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's annual symposium at Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on October 12.

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives the keynote address at the fifth annual Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on October 10. The two-day conference is being held by the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA), in collaboration with the Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) under the theme ‘Understanding Our Obligation… Safeguarding Our Future’.

Proceeds of Crime Act to be Reviewed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

National Identification System to Roll out January 2018

Prime Minister Urges Financial Sector to Remove Profit from Criminal Activity

PM Urges DBJ to Fast Track Harmony Cove Project

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), explains the importance of trees to students of the Seaward Primary and Junior High School during a National Tree Planting Day exercise at the school on Olympic Way, St. Andrew today (October 7).

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PM Urges Jamaicans to Plant Trees

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to plant a tree in order to preserve the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change. “We live in an island state that is susceptible to the effects of climate change, not just from hurricanes but other events such as the rising sea level. It is in our interest...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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PM Commends ODPEM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is commending the work of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) as the country prepares for the passage of Hurricane Matthew. He noted that the entity’s role in disaster planning, management and response is integral in reducing the impact of the system on the country. “The focus after the hurricane...

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Hurricane Matthew – NEOC Activation Level 2

The ODPEM has received reports from the Meteorological Service that a HURRICANE WARNING is now in effect for Jamaica. It is projected that Hurricane Matthew will continue to move across the central Caribbean and is projected to move towards Jamaica within the next 24-36 hours. The hurricane is expected to affect Jamaica by Monday, October 3, 2016, producing a combination of dangerously...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), makes a point to Chief Executive Officer, National Works Agency, E. G. Hunter (left), during a tour of the Chalky River in St. Andrew today (Oct. 1). At right is Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.

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Gov’t Focused on Speedy Recovery Following Hurricane Matthew – PM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says all Government agencies, ministries and departments will play a crucial role in the speedy recovery of the economy following the passage of Hurricane Matthew. He said the aim is to ensure that the impact of the system does not derail the country’s economic programme. “We are determined not to let that happen....

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is being briefed by Chief Executive Officer, National Works Agency (NWA), E. G Hunter (2nd left) on his arrival at the NWA

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PM Urges Persons in Flood Prone Areas to Follow Evacuation Warnings

Jamaicans living in low lying and flood prone communities are being urged to heed any evacuation warnings issued for Hurricane Matthew. The appeal came from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during an interview with journalists following a tour of the planning and operational centre at the National Works Agency (NWA) in Kingston today (Oct.1). Matthew, which is now...

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Prime Minister to Tour Sections of the Island Today

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will today tour sections of the island to get a first-hand look at preparations being made by government agencies and citizens for the impending threat of Hurricane Matthew. Among the parishes he will tour are Portland, St. James, Kingston and St. Andrew. The situation, according to Prime Minister Holness should be taken seriously and all Jamaicans...

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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to Prepare for Hurricane Matthew

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to take all necessary precautions in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, which could impact the island as early as Sunday (October 2). Addressing an emergency meeting with heads of agencies at the Office of the Prime Minister, yesterday (September 29), Mr. Holness said the Government is now on high alert as...