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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (July 31) launch of the Cockburn Gardens community Wi-Fi at Dupont Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (July 31) launch of the Cockburn Gardens community Wi-Fi at Dupont Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew.

PM Holness Urges Citizens to Be Wardens of Peace Amid 16-day Calm in St. Andrew South Police Division

With the St. Andrew South Police Division recording 16 days without any major incident, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to serve as wardens of peace in their communities. The Division has historically ranked among...
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

Prime Minister Welcomes Global Investors to Caribbean Investment Forum
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and the late Senator Don Wehby (right), then Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Limited, during the Boys and Girls
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and the late Senator Don Wehby (right), then Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Limited, during the Boys and Girls' Athletics Championships on March 29, 2023.

Prime Minister Holness Mourns the Passing of The Hon. Don Wehby, OJ, CD, Former Senator, Minister, and CEO of GraceKennedy
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), officially opens the KFC Black River branch in St. Elizabeth on Saturday (July 26). He is joined by (from left) Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) Director of Marketing, Tina Myers Matalon; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; ROJ Managing Director, Mark Myers; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; and President of the St. Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce (Black River Chapter), Kadian Myers-Brown.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), officially opens the KFC Black River branch in St. Elizabeth on Saturday (July 26). He is joined by (from left) Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) Director of Marketing, Tina Myers Matalon; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; ROJ Managing Director, Mark Myers; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; and President of the St. Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce (Black River Chapter), Kadian Myers-Brown.

Prime Minister Holness Lauds Restaurants of Jamaica as Key Economic Partner
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, backrow), shares a moment with new land title holders from Westmoreland as well as other stakeholders. Occasion was a recent land title handover ceremony hosted by the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) at Hotel Comingle in Savanna-la- Mar, Westmoreland.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, backrow), shares a moment with new land title holders from Westmoreland as well as other stakeholders. Occasion was a recent land title handover ceremony hosted by the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) at Hotel Comingle in Savanna-la- Mar, Westmoreland.

Investing in Infrastructure Opens Up Land for Development

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second right), and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), listen as Chief Curator at the National Gallery of Jamaica, O’Neil Lawrence (left), provides an overview of one of the pieces displayed during an exhibition coinciding with the Governor General’s reception to celebrate Jamaica’s 63rd Anniversary of Independence. Also listening are (from third left): Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen; and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Western, Dr. Angela Brown Burke. The reception was held at King’s House on Thursday (July 24).
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Independence is a Mission to Be Renewed – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s Independence is not merely an anniversary to be commemorated, but a mission to be renewed by each generation. He emphasised that independence extends beyond the right to self-rule, underscoring the nation’s responsibility to ensure safety, security, and opportunities for its citizens. “[Also] the capacity…to uphold law and order… and ensure...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second left) and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, view one of the art pieces on display at the Governor-General’s reception to celebrate Jamaica’s 63rd anniversary of Independence. The reception was held at King’s House on Thursday (July 24). Also admiring the piece (from fourth left) are Member of Parliament, Dr. Angela Brown Burke; Curator, O’Neil Lawrence and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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G-G Calls on Jamaicans to Recommit to Building a Just and Prosperous Future

As Jamaica prepares to celebrate its 63rd anniversary of Independence, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on citizens to reflect on the nation's journey and to recommit to building a just, prosperous, and strong future. “This occasion is both festive and solemn. It reminds us of our shared journey as a people, rooted in the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with J Wray and Nephew Limited Managing Director, Daniel Caron, during the company’s 200th anniversary celebrations, held at its corporate offices in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 23).
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Gov’t Deepens Push to Remove Growth Barriers and Boost Investor Confidence

The Government remains steadfast in its thrust to remove all obstacles to growth and make Jamaica the most business- and investor-friendly country in the region. “We are… transforming the business environment, cutting red tape, streamlining approvals, reducing corporate income tax for manufacturers and creating a more predictable and competitive investment climate,” Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, reiterated....
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), cuts the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny on Tuesday (July 22). Among those sharing in the occasion are Chairman of Harmonisation Limited, Jeffrey Hall (left); Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (third left); Managing Partner, Nexus Luxury Collection, Christopher Anand (fourth left); Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (sixth left); Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right); Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right); Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right); Opposition candidate for Trelawny Northern, Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right).
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PM Cuts Ribbon for US$1-Billion Harmony Cove Development

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (July 22), cut the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development in Duncans, Trelawny, which promises to be a transformative project for the parish and the wider Jamaica. The large-scale tourism and real estate project, which will span 2,300 acres of land on the northwestern coast of Jamaica, between Montego...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares a photo opportunity with members of the National Commercial Bank team (from left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bruce Bowen; NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn; and NCB Foundation CEO, Perrin Gayle. The occasion was a recent NCB hosted event, titled ‘The Hurricane Beryl: Building a Better Jamaica Fund – National Tribute to Partnership and Recovery’, at the S Hotel in Kingston.
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Gov’t Adopting Holistic Strategy to Strengthen Jamaica’s Resilience – PM Holness

The Government is adopting a holistic approach to strengthening Jamaica’s resilience framework by prioritising long-term investments across key sectors, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a recent National Commercial Bank (NCB)-hosted event titled ‘The Hurricane Beryl: Building a Better Jamaica Fund – National Tribute to Partnership and Recovery’ at the S Hotel in Kingston, Dr....
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), shares a photo opportunity with Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank Jamaica, Audrey Tugwell Henry (second left) and other members of the Scotiabank team, on Festival Night Two of Reggae Sumfest at the Catherine Hall Complex in Montego Bay on July 19.
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Reggae Sumfest a Powerful Representation of Brand Jamaica – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s premier reggae festival, Reggae Sumfest, is a powerful representation of the influence of Brand Jamaica on the global stage. “Reggae Sumfest is more than just an entertainment event. It is one of Jamaica’s most iconic cultural showcases... .  It brings our music, our spirit, and our identity to the world,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony to break ground for the National Housing Trust (NHT) Chantilly Gardens housing development in Westmoreland, on Friday (July 18).
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NHT Surpasses Target In Delivering Housing Solutions

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has surpassed its mandated target of building 43,000 housing solutions, delivering more than 50,000 homes since April 2021, a significant milestone in Jamaica’s efforts to tackle the housing deficit. Addressing the ceremony to break ground for the agency’s Chantilly Gardens housing development in Westmoreland, on Friday (July 18), Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew...
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