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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, greets Director of Nursing Services at the Black River Hospital in St. Elziabeth, Maria Stampp, during a visit to the parish on Thursday (July 4) to view and assess damage resulting from Hurricane Beryl’s passage.

Most Jamaicans Acted Responsibly During Hurricane Beryl’s Passage – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says most Jamaicans acted responsibly during the passage of Hurricane Beryl and took preemptive measures to protect themselves and their property. He made the remarks during an interview with BBC News on Thursday...

PM Declares Jamaica a Disaster Area for Next Seven Days

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (July 1) to update the nation on the country’s preparedness for Hurricane Beryl.

Persons in Low-Lying Areas Urged to Evacuate as Hurricane Beryl Approaches

Gov`t Contemplates Implementing DRMA Orders

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Friday’s (June 28) launch of the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny.

More Than 10,000 Persons Being Recruited for This Year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, raise a toast during the reception held at the US Embassy in Kingston on June 26 to celebrate the 248th anniversary of independence of the US. July 4 is Independence Day in the US, marking the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was adopted, signalling the official separation of the 13 original colonies from Great Britain.

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PHOTOS: PM Attends 248th Independence Anniversary Reception at US Embassy

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, raise a toast during the reception held at the US Embassy in Kingston on June 26 to celebrate the 248th anniversary of independence of the US. July 4 is Independence Day in the US, marking the day in 1776 when the Declaration...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent opening of the multibillion-dollar New Brunswick Village in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

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Gov’t Looking at Providing Lands for Housing Development

Government is looking at a programme to make lands available for housing development as part of measures to drive down housing costs for Jamaicans. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in making the disclosure at the recent opening of Sagicor Group’s New Brunswick Village in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, said the objective is to make construction of houses more...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, addresses the congregation at the Exchange Seventh Day Adventist Church in St. Ann on June 22.

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Prime Minister Outlines Impact of the Church on His Life and the Country

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the church has had a profound impact on his personal journey from a young man to his ascension to the highest office in the land. Addressing the congregation at the Exchange Seventh Day Adventist Church on June 22 as well as the St. Ann’s Bay New Testament Church on June 23, both...

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

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Government Remains Committed to Youth Empowerment – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to continue delivering on policies conducive to youth empowerment, where young people can self-actualise and achieve their dreams like never before. Speaking to a group of young people at the Almond Tree Hotel and Restaurant in Ocho Rios, following a tour of sections of St. Ann on June...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, tour a section of the Little Dunn’s River attraction in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on June 21. The tour formed part of Mr. Holness’ working visit to the parish.

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PM Says Jamaicans Have a Right to Enjoy the Island’s Beaches

Jamaicans are being assured by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, that they have a right to enjoy the island’s beaches. Speaking to journalists following a tour of the Little Dunn’s River attraction in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on June 21, Mr. Holness said “there is a sense that, somehow, because of the attempts of the Government, through the...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), examines the damage done at the Ocho Rios Pier in St. Ann, during a tour of the facility on Friday (June 21) with Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (left). Others present from (background, left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; Senior Strategist and Advisor in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright and Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

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Economy Able to Withstand Some Shocks – PM

The island’s economic growth over the last decade has improved its ability to respond to shocks, says Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “Jamaica has changed quite a bit in the last decade to the point where we are able to withstand some shocks. It’s not every shock that we will be able to withstand, but if we continue...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right, front row), with recipients of helmets that were handed out to bikers in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on June 20, as part of a government initiative to curtail the rise in motorcycle fatalities across the island. Also with them are: Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right, back row), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Mattew Samuda (right, front row).

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Prime Minister Outlines Consequences of Riding Bikes Without Helmets

The failure to wear helmets while operating motorbikes does not only risk lives, but places additional pressure on the healthcare system, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a handover ceremony for 200 helmets to bikers in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on June 20, Mr. Holness emphasised that riding a motorbike without a helmet is not...