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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

Three hundred residents of the Clifton community in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, now possess certificates of title to property in the area. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, handed over the documents during a ceremony held on Tuesday (July...

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.

Jamaica Must Chart New Path in Navigating Global Challenges – PM

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.

PM Launches Post-Hurricane Beryl Cleanup Campaign

Members of the Ensom City Gospel Chapel Singers (left), extend birthday greetings in song to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right, seated), during the Assembly’s 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday (July 21). Prime Minister Holness delivered remarks during the service, which was held at the church located in St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: PM Holness Delivers Remarks at Ensom City Gospel Chapel’s 50th Anniversary Service

2 years ago 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...

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).

2 years ago 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...

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.

2 years ago 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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.

2 years ago 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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on July 16.

2 years ago 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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).

2 years ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

Gov’t to Provide More Than $1b in Hurricane Relief Grant Aid Support

The Government has announced a raft of measures, totalling more than $1 billion, to provide grants and assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined these while making a statement on the Hurricane Beryl Relief and Recovery Efforts in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16). He said based on the damage...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Government Pensioners Association’s 57th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday (July 17), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

2 years ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

Government to Name Committee to Review Disaster Preparedness Mechanism

The Government will shortly be naming a Committee to review the country’s disaster preparedness mechanism. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Government Pensioners Association’s 57th Annual General Meeting, on Wednesday (July 17), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Mr. Holness explained that the review is intended to improve the national...