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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.

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...

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

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).

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

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.

Jamaica Appoints First Female Court of Appeal President

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

Telecoms Services Restored for Majority of Customers

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, 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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, providing an update on the Hurricane Beryl Relief and Recovery Efforts in the House of Representatives today (July 16).

2 years ago Prime MinisterWater

PM Announces Roving Generators for Communities Still Without Water

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced an initiative aimed at providing potable water to communities without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16), Prime Minister Holness said he has instructed the National Water Commission (NWC) to rent every available and appropriate generator to give support to communities where...

2 years ago EnergyParliamentPrime Minister

JPS to Boost Pool of Workers to Restore Electricity in Sections of the Island

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has informed that the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) will be boosting its pool of workers, including getting overseas assistance, to restore electricity in sections of the island. “The JPS has reported that it has supplemented its resource pool with former employees as well as engaging local contractors from the bauxite industry assigned...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at the podium), addresses a meeting of the Negril Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders in Negril on July 12.

2 years ago Local GovernmentPrime Minister

PM Proposes Municipal Status for Negril

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted the need for Negril to have its own local authority, which will enable the town to better manage its affairs. The Prime Minister, who was speaking to members of the Negril business community and other stakeholders on July 12, said the resort town has outgrown its current governance structure, posing challenges...