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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), leads a ribbon cutting exercise for a new two-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme in North Central Clarendon, while Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) and Member of Parliament for the constituency, Hon. Robert Morgan (right); Permanent Secretary in the MEGJC, Arlene Williams (left); and Councillor, Chapelton Division, Hershell Brown (third right), look on. The proud beneficiaries are Pholando Clayton (third left) and his wife, Beverly. The dwelling was handed over on August 2.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), leads a ribbon cutting exercise for a new two-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme in North Central Clarendon, while Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) and Member of Parliament for the constituency, Hon. Robert Morgan (right); Permanent Secretary in the MEGJC, Arlene Williams (left); and Councillor, Chapelton Division, Hershell Brown (third right), look on. The proud beneficiaries are Pholando Clayton (third left) and his wife, Beverly. The dwelling was handed over on August 2.

Jamaicans to Start Receiving Grants on August 5

Jamaicans whose homes were destroyed by the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl, are to begin receiving relief grants from the Government on Monday (August 5).  Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at the handover of units under the New Social Housing Programme in North...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nickolas N. Perry (second right); USAID Acting Country Representative, Erin Taylor (centre); Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, during Tuesday’s (July 30) handover of emergency relief supplies, valued US$360,000, which were donated by the US to assist Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The presentation was made at ODPEM’s Haining Road offices in Kingston. 
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nickolas N. Perry (second right); USAID Acting Country Representative, Erin Taylor (centre); Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, during Tuesday’s (July 30) handover of emergency relief supplies, valued US$360,000, which were donated by the US to assist Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The presentation was made at ODPEM’s Haining Road offices in Kingston. 

Prime Minister Underscores Govt’s Robust Accountability Framework for Donations to Jamaica
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during a ceremony for the handover of 300 land titles to residents of Clifton in St. Catherine, held at the Clifton Community Centre on Tuesday (July 30). Looking on is Managing Director of SCJ Holdings Jamaica Limited, Joseph Shoucair.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during a ceremony for the handover of 300 land titles to residents of Clifton in St. Catherine, held at the Clifton Community Centre on Tuesday (July 30). Looking on is Managing Director of SCJ Holdings Jamaica Limited, Joseph Shoucair.

PM Hands Over 300 Land Titles to Residents of Clifton
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), assists Averil Smith to cut the ribbon to officially open the Wholesome Café at the Digicel Food Court, downtown Kingston, on Sunday (July 28). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, Wholesome Café, Elon Parkinson, son of Ms. Smith.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), assists Averil Smith to cut the ribbon to officially open the Wholesome Café at the Digicel Food Court, downtown Kingston, on Sunday (July 28). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, Wholesome Café, Elon Parkinson, son of Ms. Smith.

PHOTOS: PM Opens Cafe
Their Excellencies, Governor- General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Lady Allen (second right), are joined by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), in viewing the display of Jamaican artefacts mounted in the ballroom at King’s House on Thursday (July 25), at the Governor- General’s Independence Reception and Exhibition. Providing details about the items on display is Director of National Museum Jamaica, Dr. Jonathan Greenland.
Their Excellencies, Governor- General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Lady Allen (second right), are joined by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), in viewing the display of Jamaican artefacts mounted in the ballroom at King’s House on Thursday (July 25), at the Governor- General’s Independence Reception and Exhibition. Providing details about the items on display is Director of National Museum Jamaica, Dr. Jonathan Greenland.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, observes as workers from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) remove old motorcars under the Derelict Vehicles and Bulky Waste Removal programme. The post-Hurricane Beryl national clean-up exercise was officially launched on July 24 at the Waterford Community Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

PM Launches Post-Hurricane Beryl Cleanup Campaign

The Government is undertaking a national campaign for the removal of bulky waste and eradication of mosquito breeding sites from communities following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, launched the Derelict Vehicles and Bulky Waste Removal programme at the Waterford Community Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine on Wednesday (July 24). The initiative, which is...
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Disaster ReliefHurricane BerylPrime Minister

500 Summer Workers To Do Hurricane Beryl Damage Assessment (JIS)

KINGSTON, July 18 (JIS): Approximately 500 young people who are engaged in the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) will be assigned to do Hurricane Beryl damage assessment in communities islandwide. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16, said that the youth workers will play an integral role in the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, provides an update on the Hurricane Beryl Relief and Recovery Efforts in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).
Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

$1.3b Allocated to NWA and NSWMA under Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Campaign

The National Works Agency (NWA) and National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) have been allocated $1.3 billion under the National Clean-Up Programme forming part of the Government’s Hurricane Beryl Relief and Recovery Efforts. Of the sum, $800 million will go to the NWA, with the remaining $500 million programmed for the NSWMA. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly appointed President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop, with the Instrument of Appointment at the swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on July 18.
JusticePrime Minister

Jamaica Appoints First Female Court of Appeal President

Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop was sworn in as President of the Court of Appeal on Thursday (July 18), becoming the first female to hold the office. Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the function, which was held at King’s House. Justice McDonald Bishop was invested with the Order of Jamaica (OJ) during the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.
ParliamentPrime MinisterTechnologyTelecommunications

Telecoms Services Restored for Majority of Customers

Telecommunications companies Digicel and Flow are reporting that significant coverage has been restored for customers, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing the House of Representatives on July 16, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said Flow reported that as of July 15, out of a total of 782 sites, 588 are online and population coverage is 88 per...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on July 16.
AgricultureEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFisheriesHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

DBJ to Provide $1 Billion for On-Lending to Poultry Industry

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be providing $1 billion for on-lending to broiler companies and/or approved farmers who suffered losses during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined the support in the House of Representatives on July 16, where he gave an update on Hurricane Beryl relief and recovery. He said the...
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