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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil, Calvin Butler (second left), display artwork of the Delaware State University campus presented to them by President of the University, Dr. Tony Allen (left). Sharing in the occasion is the Governor of Delaware, John Carney.  Occasion was a State dinner held in the Prime Minister’s honour in Delaware in the United States on Thursday night.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil, Calvin Butler (second left), display artwork of the Delaware State University campus presented to them by President of the University, Dr. Tony Allen (left). Sharing in the occasion is the Governor of Delaware, John Carney.  Occasion was a State dinner held in the Prime Minister’s honour in Delaware in the United States on Thursday night.

PHOTOS: PM State Dinner in Delaware

 
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), engages with Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton (centre) and Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester, during the first in the series of townhall meetings on the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme at the Edith Dalton James High School in Duhaney Park, St. Andrew on May 2.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), engages with Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton (centre) and Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester, during the first in the series of townhall meetings on the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme at the Edith Dalton James High School in Duhaney Park, St. Andrew on May 2.

Consultations Begin on $40-Billion Road Improvement Project under SPARK
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the Future Ready International Conference held at the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica in Kingston on April 24. At right is sign language interpreter, Antoinette Aiken.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the Future Ready International Conference held at the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica in Kingston on April 24. At right is sign language interpreter, Antoinette Aiken.

Gov’t to Establish STEM Innovation Teaching Centre at Heroes Circle
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the STEMxpo at the Future Ready International Conference at the University of Technology (UTech) in Kingston on April 24. Also sharing in the moment are (from left) President, UTech, Dr. Kevin Brown; Chairman, JaSTEM for Growth Foundation, Glen Christian; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Founder and CEO, 21stCentEd., Marlon Lindsay.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the STEMxpo at the Future Ready International Conference at the University of Technology (UTech) in Kingston on April 24. Also sharing in the moment are (from left) President, UTech, Dr. Kevin Brown; Chairman, JaSTEM for Growth Foundation, Glen Christian; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Founder and CEO, 21stCentEd., Marlon Lindsay.

Jamaica a STEM Island – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, hails former Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis, for almost 30 years of yeoman service, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on April 23.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, hails former Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis, for almost 30 years of yeoman service, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on April 23.

PM Hails Former House Clerk as Invaluable Resource

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), enjoys a light moment with Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Civic Engagement, Senator Gabriela Morris (centre). Occasion was the 2023 Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on April 20.
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20 Receive PM’s Youth Award for Excellence

Approximately 20 young people were presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE) for achievements in various fields, during a ceremony held on Saturday (April 20) on the lawns of Jamaica House. Awards were presented in the categories of sports, agriculture, youth development practitioner, youth serving organisation, arts and culture, academics, leadership, journalism/social media influencer, entrepreneurship,...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), hands over a signed social contract under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to Jacqueline Findlay (second right), while her sister, Odette Findlay (second left), receives her social contract from Chair of the Oversight Committee, NSHP, Judith Robb Walters. Occasion was the handover of two, two-bedroom housing units to the sisters at Cedar Valley Road, St. Andrew Eastern on April 12. Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams and Councillor, Mona Division, Gary Gordon (hidden in background).
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PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Housing Units at Cedar Valley Road

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), hands over a signed social contract under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to Jacqueline Findlay (second right), while her sister, Odette Findlay (second left), receives her social contract from Chair of the Oversight Committee, NSHP, Judith Robb Walters. Occasion was the handover of two, two-bedroom housing units to the sisters...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon symbolising the formal handover of two three-bedroom units under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to beneficiaries, Claudia Ford (second left), and Tracy Ann Benjamin (second right). The mother-and-daughter duo were presented with their keys during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Maxfield Park, St. Andrew, on Friday (April 12). Sharing the moment are (from left) Councillor, Maxfield Park Division, Dennis Gordon, and Chair, Oversight Committee, NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.
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PHOTOS: Prime Minister Hands Over Two New Social Housing Programme Units in Maxfield Park, St. Andrew

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon symbolising the formal handover of two three-bedroom units under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to beneficiaries, Claudia Ford (second left), and Tracy Ann Benjamin (second right). The mother-and-daughter duo were presented with their keys during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Maxfield Park, St. Andrew, on Friday (April 12). Sharing...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre), tours the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas on Thursday (April 11). He is accompanied by representatives of Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), and other stakeholders.
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Morant Bay Urban Centre Over 50 Per Cent Complete

The $6-billion Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas is more than 50 per cent complete, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “From what I have been told by the management of FCJ (Factories Corporation of Jamaica) and by China Harbour [Engineering Company Limited], our construction partner, the project will be at practical completion by September of this...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).
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Support for Farmers Impacted by Dry Conditions

The Government is providing support to farmers affected by the current drought conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has been “very active” in supplying farmers with water. “A number of farming communities have benefited. The Ministry and the team from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) have made significant...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).
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PM Announces $150 Million Allocation to Alleviate Drought Conditions

The Government has allocated $150 million to facilitate the trucking of water and procurement and distribution of a limited amount of polyethylene tanks to communities that are experiencing water challenges due to the current dry conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9). He said that most of...
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