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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), gives words of encouragement to Grade Six student at Browns Hall Primary in St. Catherine, Omade Williams (centre), after gifting him with a computer tablet at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, May 11. Omade’s grandmother, Veronica Gordon is at left. The Prime Minister donated devices to Omade and his younger brother, Joel Folkes, following a recent meeting with Omade, who had delivered a letter to OPM in which he had written about himself and his ideas on policies to help Jamaican youth. The Prime Minister urged him to utilise the tablet for school work and assignments.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), gives words of encouragement to Grade Six student at Browns Hall Primary in St. Catherine, Omade Williams (centre), after gifting him with a computer tablet at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, May 11. Omade’s grandmother, Veronica Gordon is at left. The Prime Minister donated devices to Omade and his younger brother, Joel Folkes, following a recent meeting with Omade, who had delivered a letter to OPM in which he had written about himself and his ideas on policies to help Jamaican youth. The Prime Minister urged him to utilise the tablet for school work and assignments.

Young Letter Writer Gets Computer from Prime Minister

Omade Williams is a Grade Six student at the Browns Hall Primary School in St. Catherine, who dreams of becoming a pilot. Recently, moved by happenings in his community, he penned a letter to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), with (from left): President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM), Ron Macky; Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce, Jodi Hanson-Bond; CEO of the Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomblin and Vice President of AMCHAM, Andrew Pairman, at the US Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C.; on May 5. The Prime Minister addressed more than 40 US investors at the meeting.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), with (from left): President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM), Ron Macky; Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce, Jodi Hanson-Bond; CEO of the Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomblin and Vice President of AMCHAM, Andrew Pairman, at the US Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C.; on May 5. The Prime Minister addressed more than 40 US investors at the meeting.

Prime Minister Reassures US Investors
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses the launch of National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 6. National Workers’ Week will be observed from May 15 to 23 under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake, Keep It Clean’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses the launch of National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 6. National Workers’ Week will be observed from May 15 to 23 under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake, Keep It Clean’.

Portmore Communities to Benefit from National Labour Day Project
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

All Jamaicans must join in the fight against Crime
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

PM Calls for Partnerships in Growth Thrust

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PM Discusses Royalton Issue with Ministers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness yesterday (Wednesday, May 11) met with Ministers without portfolio, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, Hon. Daryl Vaz and Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie to discuss the recent incident involving the Royalton Hotel construction site in Negril. During the meeting, a decision was made to expand the team to investigate the collapse at the...
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Gov’t to Promote Volunteerism

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Government will be engaging the public on a path of volunteerism to ensure the protection of the environment and sustainable development. He said this engagement will come through the country’s education and health systems, as well as the media. The Prime Minister pointed out that through coordinated, organised and motivated volunteerism,...
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Prime Minister meets with Family of Slain Police Officers and US Missionaries

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (May 2) met with the families of slain female police Corporal Judith Williams in Franklyn Town and US Missionaries Harold Nichols and Randy Hentzel in St Mary. The Prime Minister noted Corporal Williams was an invaluable member of the police force who dedicated her life to serving Jamaica and that the two US Missionaries gave...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Machine Operator at International Biscuits Limited (IBL), Ian Thompson, with an award of appreciation for his gallantry in risking his life to protect the assets of the company when he discovered a fire at facility. The presentation was made today (April 27), during the unveiling ceremony for new factory equipment at the IBL facility, in St. Andrew. SEPROD has made an investment of $285 million in state-of-the-art food manufacturing equipment, including the latest oven technology. IBL is a member of the SEPROD Group.
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Country to Take Full Advantage of CARICOM Benefits

The Government will be appointing a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Review Commission, aimed at positioning the country to take full advantage of benefits under the organisation. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (April 27), at the unveiling ceremony for new equipment installed at International Biscuits Limited (IBL), in St. Andrew. “I think the time has...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses members of the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God on April 24. He was speaking during the Divine Worship and Thanksgiving Service.
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PM Calls on Church to Play a Positive Role in Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is urging members of the church community to play a positive role in making a difference in Jamaica. While bringing greetings during the divine worship and Harvest Thanksgiving service at the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God in St. James on Sunday April 24, Mr. Holness said the church have been making...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) views the drain between the Montego Bay Transport centre and the People’s Arcade which was in for much attention during a cleanup project staged by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on Saturday April 23. Among those who visited the area were Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (6th right), Attorney General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (5th right). (File Photo)
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PM Urges Montegonians to Keep City Clean

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is challenging citizens of Montego Bay to take a personal interest in keeping the city clean. Speaking with JIS News during a tour of sections of St. James on Saturday (April 23), Mr. Holness said Montego Bay is Jamaica’s most popular gateway and should remain attractive to visitors, investors and locals. “Montego Bay...
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PM Calls for More Investors to Invest in Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for more “risk takers” to invest in Jamaica, and has commended the Montego Bay business community for their efforts in this regard. He was delivering the keynote address at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a $740-million, 75,000-square foot Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) centre in the Montego Freeport by Bioprist...
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