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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, addresses a town hall meeting in Queens, New York, USA, on September 22.

PM Lobbying Diaspora’s Support for Petition Seeking Marcus Garvey’s Pardoning

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging Jamaicans in the Diaspora to sign an online petition calling for the exoneration of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, by the United States (US) Government. The petition seeks...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, after his presentation at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23.

PM Proposes Initiative to Assist Highly Indebted Middle-Income Countries

Prime Minister Andrew Holness announces Jamaica’s ratification of the ILO Convention C 189 (also known as Domestic Workers Convention) during his participation in the deliberations on a report by the United Nations High Level Panel on Economic Empowerment of Women at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, September 22. Seated behind the Prime Minister is Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Courtenay Rattray.

Jamaica Ratifies Domestic Workers Convention

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point to President and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Puntacana hotel chain, Frank R. Rainieri. Occasion was a panel discussion as part of the annual meeting of the Clinton Global initiative (CGI) on ‘Sustaining Wanderlust Approaches to Inclusive Growth and Responsible Tourism’ held on September 20 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.

Gov’t Committed to Improving Living Conditions in Resort Areas

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shares a thought with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, just before delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 4th annual International Conference on Sustainable Development at Columbia University in New York on September 21. Others (from left) are Director for the Sustainable Development Earth Institute of Columbia University, Jeffrey Sachs; and Ambassador Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs, Dr. Nigel Clarke.

PM Calls for Review of Development Aid for Middle – Income Countries

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the 2016 International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) at Columbia University in New York, today (September 21). The ICSD, under the theme ‘Moving Forward: The SDGs in Practice’, brings together members of the research, policy, practice and business communities to share practical solutions for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local and national levels. The two-day conference is focused on four thematic areas: Innovation in Technology and Governance; Data (data systems, gaps, how to collect); The Science-Policy-Implementation Interface; and Education and Training. The main topics for discussion will be Low Carbon Urban Development; Socially Inclusive Economic Growth; Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition; and Disaster Resiliency and Adaptation. The Prime Minister is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

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Jamaica Committed to Sustainable Development Goals

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing an International Conference on Sustainable Development at Columbia University, New York, on Wednesday, September 21, the Prime Minister said “Jamaica is naturally and irrevocably aligned to the sustainable development goals and at every opportunity we reaffirm our commitment to achieving them. Furthermore, Jamaica will...

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Jamaica Adopts Neutral Position on Western Sahara Region

The Government of Jamaica has adopted a position of neutrality with respect to the Western Sahara region, referred to as the ‘Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’ (SADR), at the 71st Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, being held in New York. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country’s position of neutrality is intended to allow the...

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Prime Minister to Attend 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will make his formal introduction to the international community at the 71st Session of the United States General Assembly being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Prime Minister and his delegation leaves the island today (Monday, September 19) and will return on Saturday, September 24. The theme for this year’s session is...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Steven Whynn, community participant in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Best Schemes competition 2016/17, following its launch on September 16 at the Jamaica Conference Centre. At second left is another community participant, Raymond Lenard.

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PM Calls on Jamaicans to Dispose of Garbage Responsibly

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans to be responsible in how they dispose of garbage. This call follows a major flooding incident along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on September 9, due in part to a build-up of garbage in drains in that vicinity. Addressing the launch of the National Housing Trust (NHT) Best Schemes...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to renowned local artist Cecil Cooper, who was conferred with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class), at a ceremony, at King’s House in St. Andrew, on September 6.

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PM Hails Artist and Musician Cecil Cooper as Extraordinary and Influential

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Cecil Harvey Cooper, CD. The Prime Minister said Jamaica has lost a true icon, who had a distinguished career as an influential musician, artist and art educator. “His extraordinary career in the local art world will never be forgotten. He was an energetic and passionate educator who influenced...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on September 13. Seated (at left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)

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Steps Being Taken to Address Issues at FCJ

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the necessary steps are being taken to address issues raised by the Auditor General in its report on the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ). Addressing the House of Representatives on September 13, Mr. Holness said the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of the FCJ has been charged to implement the recommendations...

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Gov’t to Proceed with Issuing of Telecoms Licence to Symbiote Investments

The Government has decided to proceed with the granting of a Domestic Mobile Spectrum Licence (DMSL) to Symbiote Investments Limited. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 13. He noted further that the Government will not revoke the current carrier and service provider licences held by...