The Government is committed to increasing the rollout of the Service Excellence Programme across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in the fiscal year 2024/2025. “As we envision the Jamaica we all want, customer-centric service must be the hallmark,” Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said while delivering the 2024/2025 Throne Speech in Gordon House, today (February...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans to use the Lenten period, which begins on Ash Wednesday (February 14), to pray for the nation. “There are so many challenges facing our nation and, indeed, there may be challenges facing you personally. Pray; give thanks, pray in supplication. Prayer recognises the limit of man and at the...

The Government is mobilising efforts to carry out cleanup activities and repairs in Negril, Westmoreland, following the impact of flooding associated with heavy tides last week. During a tour of affected areas on Saturday (February 10), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shared that while it is considered an emergency, there is a process to be followed. He commended...

A huge part of the Greater Bernard Lodge Development project in St. Catherine is the available agricultural opportunities, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He points out that the Government is increasing agricultural leases, with new subdivisions for rental concessions to relocated farmers, and “equipping them with state-of-the-art technology”. Mr. Holness was delivering the keynote address at the...

As Jamaica continues to register a significant decrease in serious and violent crimes, focus must be placed on closing the gap between the perception and experience of crime in the country, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister, who was addressing Tuesday’s (February 7) national security seminar at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, noted...

As the economy continues to experience consistent growth, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring developers that the environment is stable for investments. Delivering the keynote address at the ceremony to break ground for Sagicor’s $8-billion Portmore Promenade in the Greater Benard Lodge area of St. Catherine, on February 7, the Prime Minister said it is the kind...

The Administration continues to lobby the United States to provide greater assistance in stemming the flow of illegal guns into the island, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Addressing a security seminar at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on February 7, Mr. Holness said this would bolster the measures the Government has implemented to secure the...