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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE) 2024 ceremony held on Saturday (May 31) on the lawns of Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE) 2024 ceremony held on Saturday (May 31) on the lawns of Jamaica House.

43 Young Jamaicans Honoured with PM’s Youth Awards

The outstanding work and achievements of Jamaican youth were on display on Saturday (May 31) as 43 individuals and groups were presented with the 2024 Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE). Held on the Jamaica House lawns, the...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), exchanges pleasantries with Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, during a Special Post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Thursday (May 29), at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), exchanges pleasantries with Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, during a Special Post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Thursday (May 29), at Jamaica House.

Cabinet to Review Report on Social Violence
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.

PM Welcomes Upgrade of US Travel Advisory for Jamaica
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, second right), shares a photo opportunity with the 2024 recipients of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, second right), shares a photo opportunity with the 2024 recipients of the Prime Minister's Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, during Wednesday’s (May 28) awards ceremony, on the lawns of Jamaica House. Also sharing the moment are from (left) President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle.

Educators Hailed as Activators of Potential
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Professor Disraeli Hutton of the University of the West Indies, Mona, with the Prime Minister
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Professor Disraeli Hutton of the University of the West Indies, Mona, with the Prime Minister's Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, during Wednesday’s (May 28) awards ceremony on the lawns of Jamaica House.

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Legacy of Late Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, Celebrated on 95th Birth Anniversary

Late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was celebrated for his pivotal role in building Jamaica, on the 95th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Seaga’s life and work of took centre stage during a floral tribute and ceremony on Wednesday (May 28) at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Among the participants were Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....
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Acting Senior Director in the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI), Yanique Williams.
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Youth to Collect PM’s Awards for Excellence on May 31

The ceremony for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE) for 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, on the lawns of Jamaica House, starting at 6:00 p.m. Since its inception in 1998, the PMNYAE has been a platform where many young Jamaicans, aged 15 to 29, are recognised for demonstrating exceptional achievement and dedication to national development....
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Thursday’s (May 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Prime Minister Directs Cabinet to Strengthen Laws Against Gender-based Violence

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has instructed Cabinet members to strengthen Jamaica’s legislative framework to combat gender-based violence. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during Thursday’s (May 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. She indicated that Cabinet received an update from Deputy Prime Minister...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) leads a ribbon cutting exercise for the Annotto Bay Coastal Protection Project in St. Mary on May 16. He is joined by, from left, Project Manager at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dane Mclean; JSIF Managing Director, Omar Sweeney; Member of Parliament for South east St. Mary, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; JSIF Chairman, Dr. Wayne Henry; and Country Director for the Caribbean, World Bank Group, Lilia Burunciuc.
Climate ChangeEnvironmentPrime Minister

$244 Million Coastal Protection Project Completed in Annotto Bay, St. Mary

There is now greater protection for the coastal town of Annotto Bay, St. Mary, from the impact of climate change, following the completion of the $244 million Annotto Bay Coastal Protection Project. The project was handed over on Friday (May 16) by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who reflected on the plight experienced by the residents, due...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (eighth right), leads a ribbon-cutting exercise to signal the completion of the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas on May 15. He is joined by Members of the Cabinet; Members of Parliament, funding partners, business leaders and others.
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Job CreationPrime Minister

Multipurpose Entertainment and Sports Facility for St. Thomas

A  multipurpose entertainment and sports facility is coming for St. Thomas. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during the ribbon cutting exercise for the $6 billion Morant Bay Urban Centre in the parish on Thursday (May 15). He said that the facility will be in proximity to the urban centre. “We have 13 and a...
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