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Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) is seen with (from left): Mr Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister and newly appointed Chairman of CARICOM Review Commission, Damien King, Economist, Professor Alvin Wint, and Andre Mariott-Blake, CARICOM Youth Ambassador. The Prime Minister launched the Commission today (Tuesday, June 28) at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) is seen with (from left): Mr Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister and newly appointed Chairman of CARICOM Review Commission, Damien King, Economist, Professor Alvin Wint, and Andre Mariott-Blake, CARICOM Youth Ambassador. The Prime Minister launched the Commission today (Tuesday, June 28) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Launches CARICOM Review Commission – Bruce Golding Appointed as Chairman

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this afternoon (Tuesday, June 28) launched the CARICOM Review Commission at Jamaica House. The Chairman of the Commission is Mr Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister. In his address, Prime Minister Holness said, “We cannot preempt what...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson, exchange words as they focus on activities during a closing ceremony for Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2016, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) polo field at Up Park Camp on June 28. Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2016 was hosted in Jamaica from June 20 to 28 jointly by the JDF and the United States Southern Command (US SOUTHCOM), to promote capacity building to counter transnational organised crime, among other objectives. (File Photo)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson, exchange words as they focus on activities during a closing ceremony for Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2016, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) polo field at Up Park Camp on June 28. Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2016 was hosted in Jamaica from June 20 to 28 jointly by the JDF and the United States Southern Command (US SOUTHCOM), to promote capacity building to counter transnational organised crime, among other objectives. (File Photo)

Prime Minister Hails Exercise Tradewinds
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is greeted by President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela (right), at the opening of the expanded Panama Canal on Sunday, June 26, in Panama City. Looking on is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Also at the opening was Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is greeted by President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela (right), at the opening of the expanded Panama Canal on Sunday, June 26, in Panama City. Looking on is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Also at the opening was Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ Trip to Panama
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Principal of Calabar Infant, Primary and Junior High School, Raymond Munroe, with a medal of appreciation during the annual Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education ceremony, on June 23 at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Principal of Calabar Infant, Primary and Junior High School, Raymond Munroe, with a medal of appreciation during the annual Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education ceremony, on June 23 at Jamaica House.

Principal Gets PM’s Medal of Appreciation
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), listens to Vice President of Panama, Isabel Saint Malo (left), after she signed Cooperation Framework Agreement with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), in Panama City, on June 26. Others (from second left) are: Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry; and Ambassador to Mexico, Sandra Grant Griffiths. The Prime Minister and his delegation are in Panama for the opening of the expanded Panama Canal.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), listens to Vice President of Panama, Isabel Saint Malo (left), after she signed Cooperation Framework Agreement with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), in Panama City, on June 26. Others (from second left) are: Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry; and Ambassador to Mexico, Sandra Grant Griffiths. The Prime Minister and his delegation are in Panama for the opening of the expanded Panama Canal.

Jamaica, Panama Sign Cooperation Framework Agreement

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shakes hands with 33-year veteran in the education sector, Geraldine Allen (third right, front row), as he congratulates recipients of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to education following the ceremony at Jamaica House on June 23.
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PM Hails Nation’s Teachers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed and extended gratitude to the country’s educators who he said, continue to go “above and beyond” for the development of the nation’s children. He was speaking at a ceremony held on Thursday (June 23) on the lawns of Jamaica House, where 40 educators were awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation...
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Local and visiting military personnel analyse data in the Exercise Tradewinds central command centre at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) headquarters at Up Park Camp in Kingston, on Wednesday, June 22.
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High Marks for Exercise Tradewinds

Participants in the Exercise Tradewinds maritime and ground security training exercise rate this year’s renewal as one of the best. Local Planner for the United States (US) Marine Forces Southern Command, Captain Bradley Roensch, and Director of the Canadian contingent, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Kerber, say this year’s attendance represents the largest within the last 10 years. Over 1,700 military personnel...
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Founder of Genesis Academy, Pauline Beaumont (right), having a class discussion with food preparation teacher, Karen Nedwynter and students during one of her regular visits to the school. Mrs. Beaumont will be awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education on Thursday, June 23.
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Founder of Genesis Academy to Receive Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation

A near tragedy and divine inspiration led Genesis Academy founder Pauline Beaumont to realise her calling for children with disabilities and to eventually being recognised for her outstanding service to this community of persons. On Thursday, June 23, Mrs. Beaumont will be awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Raised by her grandmother in Kingston, Auntie...
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Principal of Lystra Primary School, in St. Thomas, Mrs. Estell Davis Wright, with her students who recently took the GSAT examination.
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Principal of Lystra Primary School to be Honoured

Countless students and community members of Somerset, in St. Thomas, are benefiting from the dedicated service of educator, Mrs. Estell Davis Wright. The principal of Lystra Primary School in St. Thomas since January 2003, Mrs.  Davis Wright is one of 40 educators who will be honoured on June 23 with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education....
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Prime Minister to Honour 40 Educators on June 23

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will honour 40 educators on Thursday, June 23 at the Ceremony for the Presentation of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Those to be awarded include active and retired teachers, principals, lecturers and education officers. Since 2005, awardees have been selected based on their outstanding service through innovation and creativity as well...
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Prime Minister Medal of Appreciation awardee, Ivorine Pitters (left) of the Albert Town High School in Trelawny, receives a congratulatory hug and words of encouragement from Acting Principal of the institution, Dwayne Edwards. Ms. Pitters has served the education profession for 37 years and will be presented with the award by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during a ceremony at Kings’ House on June 23.
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‘I Have Touched Many’ – Veteran Educator to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation

Having served the teaching profession for over 37 years, Ivorine Pauline Pitters views her nomination for the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to education as a highlight of her career. Ms. Pitters is a teacher of Home Economics, Management of Food and Nutrition at the Albert Town High School in Trelawny, an institution she has been serving with...
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