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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

‘Reject Violence!’ – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to reject violence and focus building a society that is more compassionate and peaceful. “We, as a society, have not fully overcome slavery, and one element of it that still...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro Moros (right), ahead of a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, May 22. The briefing followed bilateral talks between the two countries on trade, energy and culture. The Venezuelan President was on a working visit to Jamaica.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro Moros (right), ahead of a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, May 22. The briefing followed bilateral talks between the two countries on trade, energy and culture. The Venezuelan President was on a working visit to Jamaica.

PetroCaribe Trade Compensation Mechanism Activated
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets General Manager, Altamont Court Hotel, Christopher Jarrett (centre), while hotelier, Kevin Hendrickson, looks on. The occasion was a meeting with tourism investment partners at the Office of the Prime Minister on July 28.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets General Manager, Altamont Court Hotel, Christopher Jarrett (centre), while hotelier, Kevin Hendrickson, looks on. The occasion was a meeting with tourism investment partners at the Office of the Prime Minister on July 28.

Gov’t Committed to Tourism – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rainforest Seafoods, Brian Jardim (centre), points out the various food items produced by his company. The occasion was a tour of the company’s manufacturing facility on Slipe Road in Kingston on July 27. At third right is President of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rainforest Seafoods, Brian Jardim (centre), points out the various food items produced by his company. The occasion was a tour of the company’s manufacturing facility on Slipe Road in Kingston on July 27. At third right is President of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong.

Gov’t to Increase Protection of Fishing Territory
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Moving to Make Education a Legal Right

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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
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Toll-Free Line for Jamaica House Fellowship

A toll-free number has been established for persons needing information on the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme. The number 1-888-429-5JHF (543), will be in operation on Mondays to Thursdays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays 8:30 am to 4:00pm. Acting Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister Mrs. Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart is encouraging individuals to call if they...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ‘enlists’ in the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation’s education revolution at the entity’s Leadership Summit held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 25.
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Compulsory Education A Priority – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s objective to make education compulsory for children three to 18. “It is a little bit more advanced than saying that everyone must be in school. It is saying that everyone should be known to the State, registered in an officially recognised educational institution and meet a certain standard of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Guardian Life Limited President, Eric Hosin, cut the ribbon to officially open the Guardian Life Mobile Medical Unit, at their headquarters in New Kingston, on July 21.
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Prime Minister Calls on Motorists to Take it Easy on the Roads

An impassioned plea for motorists to exercise caution on the nation’s roads has been made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “Drive with care, drive with consideration, slow down, arrive at your destination alive. Your life is in your hands on the road,” he urged. The Prime Minister’s appeal came as he addressed the launch of Guardian Life’s...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, sign a joint communiqué, which details the results of bilateral discussions between the two Prime Ministers during Dr. Rowley’s official visit to Jamaica from July 17 to 21. The signing took place ahead of a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister, on July 21.
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Communique Signed by PMs of Jamaica and Trinidad

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signed a joint communiqué with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, on July 21, which details the result of bilateral discussions between the two leaders over the past days. The communiqué outlined the issues discussed during Dr. Rowley’s official visit, from July 17-21, with the view...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
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Positive and Fruitful Discussions with IMF Team – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Wednesday, July 20) hosted a delegation from the International Monetary Fund headed by Mr. Nigel Chalk, Deputy Director of the Western Hemisphere Department, and Ms. Uma Ramakrishnan, Mission Chief for Jamaica. The Prime Minister was joined in the discussions by Minister of Finance, Hon. Audley Shaw, Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Brian Wynter and...
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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to be Responsible Road Users

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging all Jamaicans to be responsible in using our nation’s roads and emphasized that not obeying the rules will cost drivers their lives. In a recent video produced by the Office of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Holness said he was deeply concerned that over 200 persons have died in road crashes since the start...
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Government Committed To Promoting New Businesses – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Tuesday July 19) presented the Innovation Grant from New Ideas to Entrepreneur (IGNITE) award to 27 entrepreneurs, at the Spanish Court Hotel. The Development Bank of Jamaica’s IGNITE, is a pilot project under which up to $4 million (or 70% of a project’s cost) is provided to implement innovation activities in support of the creation and...
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