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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), stamps the social contract for the two-bedroom house handed over to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Marlene Bennett (second right), at 63 Tower Street in Kingston, recently. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), stamps the social contract for the two-bedroom house handed over to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Marlene Bennett (second right), at 63 Tower Street in Kingston, recently. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams.

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Two-Bedroom House to Kingston Central Resident

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets participant in the Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) initiative, Akeem Tate, during a tour of Parade Gardens in downtown Kingston on Friday (September 15). Mr. Holness is accompanied by Project STAR Co-Chair and Sponsor, Keith Duncan.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets participant in the Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) initiative, Akeem Tate, during a tour of Parade Gardens in downtown Kingston on Friday (September 15). Mr. Holness is accompanied by Project STAR Co-Chair and Sponsor, Keith Duncan.

Gov`t Will Continue Investing in Crime Prevention and Social Intervention Strategies – Prime Minister Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a Town Hall meeting at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on August 31.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a Town Hall meeting at the Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James, on August 31.

Country Poised for Sustainable Growth and Lower Unemployment – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (August 31) Town Hall Meeting on Housing and Land at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (August 31) Town Hall Meeting on Housing and Land at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James.

54 Per Cent Reduction in Backlog of Solid Waste Disposal Complaints
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), makes a presentation to Blenheim, Manchester resident, Carla Pinnock, who is the recipient of a two-bedroom home, built in the community under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister Holness presented Ms. Pinnock with the keys on Friday (July 14). Sharing the occasion are (from left) Members of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, and Manchester Southern, Robert Chin; and Principal Finance Officer, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, who chairs the NSHP Oversight Committee
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), makes a presentation to Blenheim, Manchester resident, Carla Pinnock, who is the recipient of a two-bedroom home, built in the community under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister Holness presented Ms. Pinnock with the keys on Friday (July 14). Sharing the occasion are (from left) Members of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, and Manchester Southern, Robert Chin; and Principal Finance Officer, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, who chairs the NSHP Oversight Committee

Prime Minister Holness Says the Provision of Homes For Jamaicans is A Fulfilling Achievement

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Barbara Johnson (centre), and Manchester North Western Member of Parliament, Mikhail Phillips, view pictures of her burnt out house in St. Paul’s, Manchester, and the new unit built under the NSHP to replace it. Prime Minister Holness presented the keys for the new three-bedroom house to Ms. Johnson on Friday (July 14).
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Prime Minister Restates Gov’t’s Plans for Multibillion Dollar Community Road Repairs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated that the Government has earmarked approximately $40 billion to repair local roads over the next two years. He was speaking on Friday (July 14) during a presentation ceremony for a three-bedroom house built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Mr. Holness’ remarks came against the background of stakeholder concerns suggesting...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon prior to handing over a three-bedroom house built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to beneficiary, Marjorie Darien (second left), in Thornton, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (July 14). Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, and Principal Financial Officer, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters.
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Five Families in St. Elizabeth Get Homes Under the New Social Housing Programme

Five deserving families in St. Elizabeth, on Friday, received the keys to their homes which were provided under the Government’s transformative New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, presented the keys to the beneficiaries who reside in Burnt Savannah, Barton Wharf in Lacovia, Paradise in Carisbrook, and Thornton and Oxford Settlement in Balaclava. The houses...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), accompanies New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Prudence Webb, to her new home, which was constructed in Oxford Settlement, Balaclava, St. Elizabeth. Prime Minister Holness formally handed over the unit to Ms. Webb on Friday (July 14). Among those escorting them is Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley (left).
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Prime Minister Urges Public Assistance to Recapture Escapees from St. Elizabeth Police Lockup

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing to residents of St. Elizabeth to provide any information they may have regarding the recent escape of eight prisoners from police custody in the parish. The prisoners, who are considered highly dangerous, escaped during a jailbreak at the Black River police station lock-up on June 19. Speaking during a ribbon cutting...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), in discussion with Caribbean Cement Company Limited Managing Director, Yago Castro Izaguirre (right), and Stakeholder Manager, Balfour Denniston (second right), during the official opening of concrete pavements at McDonald Place, Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew West Central, on Thursday (July 13). At left is Councillor Caretaker, Molynes Division, Glendon Salmon. The concrete pavement solution initiative was undertaken in McDonald Place by the Caribbean Cement Company at a cost of $8 million.
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Prime Minister Urges Patience with Work on the Southern Coastal Highway Project

As work continues to complete sections of the Harbour View to Port Antonio leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging residents and commuters who have been inconvenienced to be patient. “I ask our Jamaican citizens and the residents of Portland and St. Thomas to pardon the progress. Ultimately, you...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Managing Director, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Yago Castro Izaguirre, unveil the sign symbolising the official opening of concrete pavements along McDonald Place in St. Andrew West Central, on Thursday (July 13). The concrete pavement initiative, which was undertaken on that stretch by Carib Cement Company at a cost of $8 million and is slated to be carried out in other communities, forms part of the entity’s corporate social responsibility programme.
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National Violence Prevention Commission Report Expected By Year End

The National Violence Prevention Commission is drafting a report detailing recommendations for legislative changes and institutional building, which should be ready by year end. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while speaking to journalists, following the official opening of a concrete pavement solution initiative undertaken along McDonald Place in St. Andrew West Central, on Thursday...
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