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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for ‘The Haven’ housing development under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), on Hanover Street in Central Kingston on Thursday (August 7). He is joined by (from left) Chair of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters; Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Senior Director in the Ministry, Richard Cargill; and Managing Director of Yardworks Construction Company Limited, Kamal Shand.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for ‘The Haven’ housing development under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), on Hanover Street in Central Kingston on Thursday (August 7). He is joined by (from left) Chair of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters; Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Senior Director in the Ministry, Richard Cargill; and Managing Director of Yardworks Construction Company Limited, Kamal Shand.

PM Breaks Ground for ‘The Haven’

A total of 83 residents of Hanover Street in Central Kingston who have been living in dilapidated and unsafe dwellings will be provided with safe, modern shelter by the Government of Jamaica. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Project Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited, Hongsheng Gui during a ceremony for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Government and CHEC to conduct feasibility and impact studies for the proposed extension of the North-South Highway. The event took place on August 4 at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Project Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited, Hongsheng Gui during a ceremony for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Government and CHEC to conduct feasibility and impact studies for the proposed extension of the North-South Highway. The event took place on August 4 at Jamaica House.

Feasibility Studies to Be Conducted for North-south Highway Expansion
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, embraces outstanding 2025 Primary Exit Profile (PEP ) awardee, Hilary Allen (centre), as Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, looks on. The interaction took place during an awards dinner on Thursday (July 31), hosted by Mrs. Holness at Hillside City Centre in Lower Halls Delight, St. Andrew East Rural, for which she is the Member of Parliament.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, embraces outstanding 2025 Primary Exit Profile (PEP ) awardee, Hilary Allen (centre), as Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, looks on. The interaction took place during an awards dinner on Thursday (July 31), hosted by Mrs. Holness at Hillside City Centre in Lower Halls Delight, St. Andrew East Rural, for which she is the Member of Parliament.

GOV’T Advancing Reforms for Equitable Access to Quality Secondary Education
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
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

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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
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Prime Minister Holness Mourns the Passing of The Hon. Don Wehby, OJ, CD, Former Senator, Minister, and CEO of GraceKennedy

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of the Honourable Don Wehby, OJ, CD, former Senator, Cabinet Minister, and Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Limited, who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. “We mourn the passing of a respected former government Senator and a visionary leader whose influence spanned both public service and...
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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.
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Prime Minister Holness Lauds Restaurants of Jamaica as Key Economic Partner

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has lauded Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ)—operators of the KFC and Pizza Hut franchises—as a key partner in national economic development, particularly as the company opened its 42nd location in the historic town of Black River, St. Elizabeth. “KFC is indeed a true Jamaican company. They are more than just a brand [they...
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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.
HousingPrime Minister

Investing in Infrastructure Opens Up Land for Development

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s investment in major infrastructure projects will open up land for housing and facilitate development. “When you see we build a brand new highway going east, going around to Portland, when  you see we are building the highway going around Montego Bay and coming into Westmoreland through Long Hill, what...
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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).
InvestmentPrime Minister

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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