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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates newly appointed Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell, at an official installation ceremony at the Annuals Gardens at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on August 18.

Custodes Have a Key Role in Maintaining Law and Order – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country’s Custodes have a key role to play in maintaining law and order in the society. He noted that the public officials who serve at the parish level form the “framework of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference about the progress of the Economic Growth Council (EGC) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, August 17.

Correspondent Banking Issue Being Addressed by Gov’t

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Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP — Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Tourism Should Benefit from Performance of Athletes in Rio – PM

Economic Growth Council to Prepare and Submit Report

Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, are in conversation following a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (August 17), to provide an update on the work of the EGC.

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Committed to Growth Target

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

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Update on the Sale of ALPART to JISCo.

On July 19, 2016, mining conglomerate, UC Rusal, finalized a private commercial transaction with China's Jinquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCo) for the sale of ALPART, one of Jamaica’s largest bauxite plants whose operations have been significantly scaled down since 2009. This transaction holds great potential for the development, revival and expansion of the mining sector and other related value-added industries...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), with noted Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer (seated), after he was conferred with the Order of Jamaica by Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller (second right), during a special ceremony of investiture at Dr. Boxer’s home in St. Andrew on August 9. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

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Prime Minister Hails Dr. David Boxer

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed renowned Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer, for his work in advancing the genre. “It is with great admiration that we recognise you, not just for your personal artistic genius but even moreso for what you have done for countless others in your unyielding passion to foster the growth...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with Patron of the National Baking Company Foundation, Mr. Butch Hendrickson, after a tour of the mobile classroom dubbed ‘Training Wheels’, which forms part of a Little Leaders programme launched by the Foundation, on August 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The mobile classroom will host workshops across the island.

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No Compromise on ECC Standards – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there will be no compromise on the educational standards set by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). He noted that the 17 early-childhood institutions which have already been certified through the quality assurance mechanism of the ECC stand as an indication of the level of quality required, adding that more work is to...

This boy and his mother were among the thousands of patrons enjoying the performances at the Independence Day grand gala at the National Stadium on Saturday, August 6.

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Show More Love and Care for Children – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to be more loving, caring and understanding towards children. He made the appeal, while addressing the Independence Day grand gala at the National Stadium in Kingston on August 6, where he called for an end to violence against children. “Please don’t hurt our children, protect them from the storm. Help...

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Gov’t Targets Global Film Industry

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be looking to tap into the multi-million dollar global film industry as a major revenue earner for the country. “One area which we haven’t exploited and we intend to is the film industry. Globally, it is a massive industry, and Jamaica can certainly make its footprint in that,” he...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and his sons Adam (left) and Andrew Jnr., greet the crowd at the National Stadium for the Independence Day grand gala on Saturday, August 6. The event themed: ‘Youth Arising’ featured a number of local reggae, dancehall and gospel acts, as well as dance and other live performances.

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PM Rallies Support for Athletes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, used Saturday's (August 6) staging of the Independence Day grand gala to rally support for Jamaica’s athletes competing in the Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Addressing a packed National Stadium, Mr. Holness called for a “big Jamaican cheer” for the athletes, who were tuning in to a live feed of the...

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The Way to Growth is Gov’t Support for Businesses Says PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged directors and heads of agencies in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to ensure that a supportive environment for the private sector is facilitated. Addressing the Ministry’s leadership at the opening of a two-day strategic planning retreat held at Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on August 3, Mr. Holness said...