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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

Gov’t Sourcing Funding for Coastal Highway Expansion Projects

The South St. Elizabeth Extension Project has gone through the Public Investment Appraisal Branch (PIAB) process, and the source of funding for its execution is being identified by Government. “We expect to tender the project during the 2025/26 financial year,”...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project Approximately 55 Per Cent Complete
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

Gov’t Looking To Repair and Reopen Ocho Rios Port Main Terminal By September
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announcing the new Speed Task Force to reduce bureaucracy and enhance efficiency in doing business. He was delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange Investments & Capital Markets Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 21).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announcing the new Speed Task Force to reduce bureaucracy and enhance efficiency in doing business. He was delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange Investments & Capital Markets Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 21).

PM Announces Task Force To Improve Speed of Doing Business
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives a statement to the House of Representatives on the Government’s Special CAPEX Programme, during Tuesday’s (January 21) sitting.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives a statement to the House of Representatives on the Government’s Special CAPEX Programme, during Tuesday’s (January 21) sitting.

Grange Lane Dualisation Project Now 60 Per Cent Complete

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is greeted by Deputy Governor General, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), at the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on January 16. At right is Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding.
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Unity in Leadership Main Message at NLPB

Unity in leadership and the collective aspiration towards righteousness was the recurring message today (January 16) at the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), which was convened at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The 2025 staging of the prayer breakfast brought together leaders from various sectors to seek divine guidance and support for the nation. This year’s theme, ‘Righteousness Exalts...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to open CB Group’s multimillion-dollar Air Chill Poultry Processing Plant in Hill Run, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (January 15). He is joined by (from left), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; Chief Executive Officer of CB Group, Matthew Lyn; and Chairman of the Group, Lori-Ann Lyn,
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Gov’t Welcomes Investments to Grow the Economy – PM

The Government is creating the environment to facilitate investments that can generate jobs and drive growth in the economy, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “There is no country that can grow without the innovation, expertise and commitment of our entrepreneurs,” he said. “Once you make that decision to invest, we are proud of you. We want...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a recent meeting with the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston.
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Gov’t Laser-Focused on Productivity – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that boosting productivity is a top priority for the Government this year as a pathway to sustainable growth and prosperity for all citizens. He made the declaration while addressing a recent meeting with the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. “In 2025, we...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point at a recent meeting with the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee at the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Gov’t Committed to Making Housing More Affordable – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all Jamaicans have access to affordable housing solutions. He noted that there is an imbalance between housing supply and affordability, with many qualified individuals struggling to find solutions within their income bracket. "The issue is not the finance; it's that people who qualify can't...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague (right), present the keys to a brand-new two-bedroom dwelling to Coombs Town resident, Clover Harris, during a ceremony held on January 10. The home was delivered under the Government
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousingPrime Minister

New Layer of Social Housing Intervention Coming Shortly

The Government is to launch a new layer of social housing intervention, which is aimed at improving the living conditions of more Jamaicans. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness made the disclosure following the handover of three units under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in St. Mary on January 10. “We know that the benefit (of the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right); Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (second left); Chief Coordinator and Founder, Power of Faith Ministries International Inc., Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (left); and Custos of St. James and Senior Pastor, Faith Temple Assemblies of God, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, bow their heads as outgoing Chairman, Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Executive Chairman, Church of God in Jamaica, Reverend Courtney Gordon (at podium), offers a word of prayer for the country’s leaders, during the fifth staging of the National Day of Prayer and the 19th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation annual gathering, at the National Arena in Kingston on January 8.
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Prime Minister Says Government is Advancing Programmes to Improve Lives of Jamaicans

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to advance critical programmes designed to enhance the quality of life for Jamaicans. He said his Administration remains resolute to the prudent management of the economy, noting that factors such as global inflation, weather events such as hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted the cost...
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Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.
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Policy And Legislative Changes To Streamline Procurement

The Government will be making several policy and legislative changes to streamline procurement, permitting and approvals. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his 2025 New Year’s Day message on January 1. “Many of the obstacles faced by businesses and citizens doing business are old legacy requirements whose relevance has expired, but their continued existence...
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