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Media Personality Britney Clarke (left) dances with a senior citizen from the Vineyard Town Golden Age Home, at a Senior Citizen’s Treat held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (Dec.14).

PHOTOS: PM Hosts Treat for Senior Citizens

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness (centre) presents a gift to a ward of the State during a Christmas treat on Sunday (Dec. 15) on the Jamaica House back lawns in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Burger King’s Assistant Brand Manager Rashai Graham (left) and Senior Brand Manager, Orion Aitken.

PHOTOS: PM Hosts Christmas Treat for Wards of the State

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) , hands New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiaries Shirley ( third left) and Calvin Swaby (second right) the keys to their new home in Fullerton Park, St. Ann on Thursday ( Dec. 12). Sharing in the moment are (from left) Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South West , Hon. Zavia Mayne (right).

More Cost-Effective, Easier to Build Houses Under NSHP – PM

Congregants worship during the 32nd annual National Prayer Vigil, which was held at the Sharon Baptist Church in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on Sunday (December 8).

PHOTOS: Highlights of National Prayer Vigil

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets the owner of a new house, Leo Chin, on Mandela Terrace, St. Andrew, on Thursday (December 5). The house was handed over as part of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Observing is the sister and caregiver of Mr. Chin, Linda Reid.

Prime Minister Hands Over New NSHP House to Visually Impaired Man

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andrea Gaynor (second right), cut a ribbon during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for a housing unit presented to her in Bannister, St. Catherine. They are joined by (from second left) Principal Financial Officer in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington.

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Single Mother Gets Home in Time for Christmas

Andrea Gaynor of Bannister district in St. Catherine is anticipating a wonderful Christmas with her children, after receiving the keys to her home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) on Wednesday (December 4). The tearful recipient told Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the presentation, that she plans to put up Christmas lights. Ms. Gaynor...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with centenarian, Phyllis Jamieson, during a visit to her home on Gully Road in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on November 28. Mrs. Jamieson celebrated her 100th birthday on November 16. Sharing the moment are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), and Councillor for the St. Ann’s Bay Division, Dallas Dickenson.

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Prime Minister Visits St. Ann Centenarian

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on November 28 made a special visit to the home of St. Ann centenarian, Phyllis Jamieson, on Gully Road in St. Ann’s Bay. Mrs. Jamieson, who celebrated her milestone 100th birthday on November 16, was greeted by Dr. Holness with warm words of respect and admiration. “God has blessed you truly, and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Chairman, Urban Development Corporation, Norman Brown, at the recent Urban Development Corporation (UDC) breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel. At centre is General Manager, UDC, L. Robert Honeyghan.

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Ground to Be Broken for Caymanas Logistics Project Before March Next Year

Ground will be broken for the Caymanas Logistics Project before March next year, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Dr. Holness provided an update on the initiative during the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel, recently. “Caymanas is going to become the new centre of logistics in...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses condolences to a relative of one of five persons killed during a shooting in the Waltham Park Road area of St. Andrew on Monday night (Nov. 25). The Prime Minister visited the community on Tuesday (Nov. 26). Looking on are members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

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PM Condemns Waltham Park Road Killings, Pledges to Go After Gangs

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will not relent in its efforts to disrupt criminal gangs, protect communities and create a safer Jamaica. He gave the assurance during a visit to the Waltham Park Road area of St. Andrew on Tuesday (Nov. 26), where five persons were shot and killed on Monday night (Nov. 25)....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlining the Government

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“No One Will Be Left Behind” – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is pursuing an inclusive growth strategy, which will ensure that every Jamaican can partake in the nation's economic prosperity. He said that no one will be left behind. "Growth must benefit all Jamaicans – big business and small, urban and rural, the young and the not so young," he...

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Significant Investment In National Security

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to fostering a more secure environment conducive to economic growth and prosperity. Addressing the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the Government’s new policy framework for inclusive growth, at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 19, he highlighted the substantial investments made in security since 2016. "We...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the Government’s new policy framework for inclusive growth, at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 19.

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Government Steadfast in Improving Jamaica’s Infrastructure

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will continue to be relentless in pursuing infrastructure rehabilitation and development as a central part of the growth strategy. The plans include modernising road networks, expanding access to water, upgrading airports and seaports, and enhancing educational and healthcare facilities. He was speaking at the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the...