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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shows students of Seaward Primary and Infant School the cover of the book ‘I am a Promise’ by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in St. Andrew on May 6. He is joined by Principal of the school, Arlene Reid.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shows students of Seaward Primary and Infant School the cover of the book ‘I am a Promise’ by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in St. Andrew on May 6. He is joined by Principal of the school, Arlene Reid.

PM Urges Parents to Play Active Role in Children’s Literacy Development

Parents are being charged to play an active role in their children’s literacy development. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call while addressing Read Across Jamaica Day activities at Seaward Primary and Infant School in St....
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Prime Minister Holness Reaffirms Jamaica’s Commitment to Justice and Public Safety
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), listens to a point being made by Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart (right), at the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on May 4. Looking on (left) is Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), listens to a point being made by Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart (right), at the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on May 4. Looking on (left) is Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Gov’t Committed to Promoting Sports Tourism – PM
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents then Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, with the Prime Minister
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents then Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, with the Prime Minister's Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education on September 8, 2022, at Jamaica House.

79 Educators to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), starts the newly installed corrugator machine at the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) Limited, during the opening of the company’s US$12.75-million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29. Observing (from left) are Country Manager, JPI, Gary Cole; Chairman, JPI, Conrad George; Operations Manager, JPI, Oswin Thomas; shareholder, Susan Rowett and her son, John Rowett (in background).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), starts the newly installed corrugator machine at the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) Limited, during the opening of the company’s US$12.75-million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29. Observing (from left) are Country Manager, JPI, Gary Cole; Chairman, JPI, Conrad George; Operations Manager, JPI, Oswin Thomas; shareholder, Susan Rowett and her son, John Rowett (in background).

Government Continues to Implement Measures to Support Re-Emergence of Manufacturing Industry

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Chairman, Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI), Conrad George, during the JPI’s 70th anniversary and grand opening ceremony for its new factory located at 693 Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on April 29.
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PM Says Investment in National Security Continues to Yield Positive Results

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s strategic investment in national security continues to yield positive results in reducing major crimes and will strengthen the country’s profile as an attractive destination for tourism and foreign investments. Addressing the 70th anniversary of the Jamaica Packaging Industries (JPI) and the grand opening of its new factory located at...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), tours the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (April 25). He is accompanied by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre) and General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) L. Robert Honeyghan (right).
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Govt Committed to Environmental Stewardship – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to environmental stewardship through robust legal frameworks and practical operational measures. “As we utilise our natural assets for the benefit of our people, we are very careful to protect these assets,” he said. “Our goal is to ensure that development and environmental protection go hand in hand, achieving...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Brookside Estate Housing Development in Spot Valley, St. James on April 25.
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Smart Energy Grant to Be Extended to Private Sector Pensioners

The Government is looking to expand the Smart Energy Grant to include private sector pensioners. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony for the Brookside Estate Housing Development in Spot Valley, St. James on April 25. Under the initiative, implemented in 2024, public sector pensioners can access up to $1.5 million,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), addresses business leaders on Thursday (April 24) during the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Partners’ Circle breakfast meeting at the PSOJ headquarters in Kingston. Listening (from left) are Co-Chair, Partners’ Circle, Jeffrey Hall; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; PSOJ President, Metry Seaga, as well as other private-sector and government representatives.
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PM Holness Meets with Private-Sector Leaders to Discuss Trade and Economic Issues

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, met with private-sector leaders on Thursday (April 24) to discuss urgent international trade-related issues, including global tariffs and the existing domestic and world economic environment. He was joined by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and other government officials for the Private Sector Organization of...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets General Manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan during the recent ground-breaking and contract-signing ceremony for the Raintree Commercial Complex, Ferry Pen, St. Catherine.
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Gov’t Pursuing Development While Safeguarding the Environment – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to responsible and sustainable development while protecting and preserving the environment. He underscored that safeguarding the natural environment is fundamental, even as the Government undertakes measures to create economic opportunities for the continued growth and development of the country. “Whenever we do development there is this tension...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Hungarian Chess Grandmaster, Judit Polgár (right) during a Jamaica Chess Federation event at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on Saturday (April 19). Also sharing in the moment are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) and Jamaican-American Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley.
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Chess Another Avenue for Greatness – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government’s support for the popularisation of chess across the island as another avenue through which Jamaicans can pursue and achieve greatness. Dr. Holness was speaking at a Meet & Greet event held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on Saturday (April 19), where young chess players met Jamaican-American...
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