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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at lectern), emphasises a point during the opening ceremony for the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 18). Listening are (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and President and Chief Executive Officer, VM Group and Diaspora Conference Chair,  Courtney Campbell.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at lectern), emphasises a point during the opening ceremony for the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 18). Listening are (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and President and Chief Executive Officer, VM Group and Diaspora Conference Chair,  Courtney Campbell.

Prime Minister Thanks Jamaicans Overseas for Supporting the Country’s Growth and Development

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has thanked members of the diaspora for their continued role in Jamaica’s growth and development. Addressing the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), looks on while new homeowner Cassandra Pryce (second right) proudly displays the keys to her new house in Bartons, St. Catherine, on Friday (June 7), which was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington; and Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), looks on while new homeowner Cassandra Pryce (second right) proudly displays the keys to her new house in Bartons, St. Catherine, on Friday (June 7), which was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington; and Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters.

NSHP Transforming Lives – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), converses with Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, during a tour of St. Elizabeth on Thursday (July 4) to assess the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the parish.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), converses with Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, during a tour of St. Elizabeth on Thursday (July 4) to assess the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the parish.

Gov’t Employing Structured, Transparent Approach to the Post-Hurricane Relief Process
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew, on May 30.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew, on May 30.

Government Remains Committed to Constitutional Reform
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Wednesday’s (May 29) National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Wednesday’s (May 29) National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann.

National Disaster Fund Climbs to Over $550 Million

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Wednesday, May 29.
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PM Reminds Jamaicans to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is reminding Jamaicans of the importance of preparing for what is expected to be an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States has forecast an above-average season, with projections of 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, hold a replica of the Lynden G. Newland bust. Occasion was the unveiling for the sculpture in honour of the late former Labour Minister, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s National Heroes Circle location in Kingston on May 22. Sharing the moment is Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Gov’t Committed to Policies That Enhance the Lives of Jamaicans – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Honorable Andrew Holness, says the Government remains steadfast in its commitment to implementing policies that promote social cohesion, reduce inequality, and enhance the quality of life for all Jamaicans.  He noted that as a nation, the Government cannot afford to sacrifice the well-being of the most disadvantaged citizens in the pursuit of short-term gains.  “We must...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 21).
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Parish Courts Almost Backlog-Free

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says Parish Courts are now effectively backlog free. He made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21. “The statistics show that less than 2.5 per cent of cases are in backlog, which means these cases have not been tried in 24 months. To...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on May 21.
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Evaluation and Award of Contract under SPARK by Sept. 30

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has informed that evaluation and award of contract under the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme, will be done by September 30, 2024. Mr. Holness made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 21). Approximately 70 roads identified during consultations on the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on May 21.
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70 Roads Identified for Repairs under SPARK Programme So Far

Approximately 70 roads identified during consultations on the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme have been referred to the National Works Agency (NWA) to be scoped and costed. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement in the House of Representatives on May 21. He noted that community consultations have...
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