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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates the Most Hon. Juliet Holness after she was sworn in as Member of Parliament (MPs) for St. Andrew East Rural. Sixty one of the 63 MPs, who won their seats in the General Election on February 25, were today (March 10) sworn in at the opening of the new Parliament at Gordon House.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates the Most Hon. Juliet Holness after she was sworn in as Member of Parliament (MPs) for St. Andrew East Rural. Sixty one of the 63 MPs, who won their seats in the General Election on February 25, were today (March 10) sworn in at the opening of the new Parliament at Gordon House.

Investment Projects being Fast Tracked – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a number of investment projects are being fast-tracked. This is in keeping with the Administration’s focus on inclusive economic growth, job creation, sustainable debt reduction, and improving the general well-being of Jamaicans....
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), observes as Prime Minister, Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), subscribes to the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. At right is the Governor-General’s Secretary, Dionne Tracey Daniel.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), observes as Prime Minister, Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), subscribes to the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. At right is the Governor-General’s Secretary, Dionne Tracey Daniel.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness Pledges a Government of Partnership
Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness (right), and the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), having a light conversation with former Political Ombudsman, Bishop Herro Blair, prior to the start of Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony at King’s House.
Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness (right), and the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), having a light conversation with former Political Ombudsman, Bishop Herro Blair, prior to the start of Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony at King’s House.

Prime Minister Commits to Creation of Environment in Which Families Can Flourish
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), listens as newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness takes the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, at Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), listens as newly installed Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness takes the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, at Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House.

Govt Will Maintain Joint Oversight of Economy – Prime Minister
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment to Prime Minister, Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. Looking on is the Governor-General’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Captain Fenekie Rowe.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Instrument of Appointment to Prime Minister, Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. Looking on is the Governor-General’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Captain Fenekie Rowe.

Prime Minister Says He Intends to Lead a Government of Partnership

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Prime Minister meets with IMF Officials

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, members of the incoming administration and public sector officials met with a visiting IMF delegation on March 4 at Jamaica House. The IMF delegation, led by Mr. Nigel Chalk, Deputy Director of the Western Hemisphere Department, affirmed the Fund’s readiness to continue its support of Jamaica.  The delegation noted the progress already made in...
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PM Congratulates Morgan Heritage

Congratulatory Message by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller on the Occasion of Morgan Heritage Winning the Grammy Award for the Best Reggae Album I take this opportunity to congratulate Jamaican reggae group Morgan Heritage on the stellar achievement of winning one of music’s most prestigious honours—the Grammy Awards.  Winning your first Grammy for Best Reggae Album is...
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (left) and Acting Custos of St. Andrew, Lt. Commander John McFarlane show the Political Code of Conduct which the Prime Minister signed signaling her commitment to a peaceful election campaign. The signing took place at Emancipation Park in New Kingston, St. Andrew on Thursday morning (February 11). In the background is Political Ombudsman, Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown.
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Political Parties Sign Code of Conduct

The two main political parties, the People’s National Party (PNP) and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) have demonstrated their commitment to ensuring a peaceful General Election through the signing of the Code of Political Conduct. At a signing ceremony held today (February 11) at Emancipation Park in Kingston, the nominated candidates for the parishes of Kingston and St. Andrew signed...
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (left) and Acting Custos of St. Andrew, Lt. Commander John McFarlane show the Political Code of Conduct which the Prime Minister signed signaling her commitment to a peaceful election campaign. The signing took place at Emancipation Park in New Kingston, St. Andrew on Thursday morning (February 11). In the background is Political Ombudsman, Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown.
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PM Simpson Miller Pledges Commitment to Political Code of Conduct

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has pledged her commitment to adhering to the Political Code of Conduct, which she signed on Thursday morning (February 11) in the presence of the Political Ombudsman, Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown and Acting Custos of St. Andrew, Lt. Commander John MacFarlane. Speaking at the signing ceremony, which was held at Emancipation Park in New Kingston,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), listens to Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Ivan Anderson (left), during a tour of the Angels to Linstead leg of the North South Highway on February 4. At right is Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao. . The road will be officially opened to the public on February 8.
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PM Says New Opportunities Will Come with Opening of Angels to Linstead Highway

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says new opportunities for economic growth and job creation will result from the opening of the Angels to Linstead leg of the North South Highway. The opportunities are to be provided through the “rapid expansion” in the hotel and tourist industry, which will be spurred on by “this new mega infrastructural” development,...
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (6th from right) cuts the ribbon to symbolically open the newly completed section of the North-South Highway from Angels, just outside Spanish Town, to Linstead in St. Catherine. The opening was on Thursday (February 4). Also participating in the opening from left are Ambassador of The People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Niu Qingbao; Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott; Kelcian Dixon, student of Angels Primary School; Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Hon Natalie Neita Headley; Angels Primary School student, Janelle Johnson; Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. Hon. Omar Davies; Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna; Opposition Spokesman on Transport and Works, Mr. Mike Henry ; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Arnaldo Brown.
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Prime Minister Opens Angels to Linstead Section of North-South Highway

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller On Thursday (February 4) symbolically commissioned the section of the North-South Highway from Angels, just outside Spanish Town, to Linstead in St. Catherine, to join the leg opened last year which now ends in Moneague.  The recently built roadway will be open to the public for travel as of next Monday (February 8). Travel on...
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