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Mr. Speaker, it is indeed my honour to submit for the consideration of this Honourable House today, the National Identification and Registration Bill, 2017, which was tabled in this Honourable House on the 6th of June 2017. Mr Speaker, members … Continued
Father Dan Leary of St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, is the latest recipient of a citation from Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness, for his contribution to the building of Jamaica. The Prime Minister said Father … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to partnering with civil society in the delivery of high-quality services to citizens. He noted that persons are demanding greater accountability and transparency in how Government conducts the … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says his administration is committed to establishing the first fully digitised Government system in the region. He noted that the aim is to make the Government’s public service delivery more efficient through on-line … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the time has come for the construction sector to embrace new technology that will radically change the face of Jamaica. Mr. Holness, who was giving the keynote address at the inaugural Build … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Montego Bay bypass will become a reality. Mr. Holness, who was responding to concerns raised by Montego Bay Chamber President, T’Shura Gibbs, at the opening of the inaugural Build Expo and … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the credit union movement has become such a formidable force that it is now ranked as the largest membership organisation in the country. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the media launch … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is to streamline its waste-management system by December this year. “I’m hoping that before the year is out, we will start on a programme of having a total transformation on … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the establishment of a new town centre for the St. Thomas capital of Morant Bay. He said the Government intends to transform the 25-acre property that previously housed the Goodyear tyre … Continued
A call has been made for players in the coffee industry to utilise best practices for its sustainability. Making the call, Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Juliet Holness, … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working to address the over-reliance on the use of force in policing. He said the method has not been successful in maintaining the rule of law and public order. … Continued
A new Tetra Pak production facility, which was developed at a cost of $1.25 billion by Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL) in St. Catherine, was officially opened on May 30 by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. TWCL is … Continued
The Government is to develop a policy framework, which will redefine the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as a protection and service organisation. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the policy is expected to be in place by November … Continued
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (May 23) wrote to the British Prime Minister Theresa May to extend condolences to the people of the United Kingdom following a terrorist attack in the city of Manchester last evening. Yesterday, news emerged that … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring all Jamaicans to use their God-given talents to build the country. He made the call as he joined scores of volunteers at the Central Police Station in downtown Kingston today (May … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Government has given priority to the restoration of the Ward Theatre, as it represents an important store of cultural value and heritage. An allocation has been made towards the rehabilitation of … Continued
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (May 23) received 3000 bags of cement from Caribbean Cement Company Limited, to assist in recovery efforts following the heavy rains last week. Prime Minister Holness thanked Carib Cement for the kind contribution to help … Continued
Today, as we celebrate Labour Day under the theme: ‘Restore, Preserve, Beautify’, we honour our workers whose glorious history of struggle for justice led to a broader victory for Jamaican society. The 1938 labour revolts on the Kingston Waterfront and … Continued
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the divestment of State assets which will facilitate increased investments and yield greater levels of economic growth is “a good thing for Jamaica”. “Divestment of assets is not a bad thing for … Continued
