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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the launch ceremony for Up-Cycled Container Homes at the Kingston Logistics Centre at Newport West on Wednesday (April 19).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the launch ceremony for Up-Cycled Container Homes at the Kingston Logistics Centre at Newport West on Wednesday (April 19).

CARICOM Agrees to Ban on Assault Weapons

CARICOM leaders have agreed to a ban on assault weapons in the region, except for use by the security forces and in sporting competitions. This was among a slew of measures coming out of the recently concluded regional symposium on...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Regional Leaders Urged to Lobby US Aid to Stem Gun Flows Into the Caribbean
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Regional Effort to Address Crime and Violence
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), hands over the key to a new two-bedroom house to new homeowner, Anette Peart (centre), during a ceremony held in Devon, Manchester on April 14. Looking on is Member of Parliament for Manchester North East, Hon. Audley Shaw. The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), hands over the key to a new two-bedroom house to new homeowner, Anette Peart (centre), during a ceremony held in Devon, Manchester on April 14. Looking on is Member of Parliament for Manchester North East, Hon. Audley Shaw. The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

Government Committed to Providing Affordable Housing
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness tours a two-bedroom unit handed over in Devon, Manchester, on April 14.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness tours a two-bedroom unit handed over in Devon, Manchester, on April 14.

Police Making Progress into Attacks Targeting Security Industry

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is briefed on the progress of the Sangster International Airport runway extension project by Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (right), during a tour of the facility in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (April 1). Also listening are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
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Additional US$70m Earmarked for Sangster Airport Modernisation

Another US$70 million of investment has been earmarked for upgrading and modernisation of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James. This is in addition to US$70 million being invested by the facility’s operators, MBJ Airports Limited. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement after touring the ongoing runway extension and civil infrastructure project, being undertaken...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) powers up the electronic signage, which also opens the entrance to the new Red Stripe Cellars Expansion for Beer Production (CERS) project site during the official launch on Tuesday (Mar 28) at the plant’s Spanish Town Road location in Kingston. Also pictured are Managing Director, Red Stripe, Luis Prata (left), and Chairman, Peter Melhado.
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Jamaicans Will Feel Benefits of Economic Recovery – PM

Jamaicans will feel the benefits of the Government’s sound management of the economy and strong recovery from COVID-19, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “I guarantee that within a year or two, we will start to feel the economic effect of the recovery on the individual household. As a Government, we are making sure that we maintain the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to the upgraded Red Stripe House on Tuesday (March 28) at the plant’s Spanish Town Road location in Kingston. Participating in the exercise (from left) are Head of Human Resources, Red Stripe, Judon Bowden; Supply Chain Director, Nele Vanbeneden; Managing Director, Luis Prata; Finance Director, Yaniece Gentles; Chairman, Peter Melhado; Head of Corporate Affairs, Dianne Ashton- Smith; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton and Head of Commerce, Sean Wallace. The ceremony featured the official launch of the new Red Stripe Cellars Expansion for Beer Production (CERS) project.
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Red Stripe’s $2.2-Billion Cellars Expansion a Symbol of Confidence in Jamaica – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the $2.2-billion Cellars Expansion for Beer Production (CERS) project by Red Stripe as a symbol of confidence in Jamaica. He said that the project represents a significant investment in the iconic brand, which is world-renowned for its quality and is a critical symbol of Jamaica’s cultural legacy. “It is a very...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), engages with participants in the Jamaica National Service Corps Residential Camps, at the official launch of the programme on Friday (March 24), at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on are Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (partially hidden, second right); and Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen (right).
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PHOTO: PM Launches JNSC Residential Camps

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), engages with participants in the Jamaica National Service Corps Residential Camps, at the official launch of the programme on Friday (March 24), at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on are Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks with participants in the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Residential Camps, at the official launch of the programme on Friday (March 24), at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew.
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PM Charges Youth to Take Advantage of HEART/NSTA Trust Fee Removal

Unattached youth have been charged by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, to take advantage of the removal of fees at the HEART/NSTA Trust to access training opportunities. Under the measure, which becomes effective on April 1 and was first announced by the Prime Minister in his Budget Debate presentation on March 16, Jamaicans will no longer be required...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at the podium) addressing a press conference to announce the members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) at Jamaica House in St. Andrew on March 22. He is flanked by committee co-chairs Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left) and Ambassador Rocky Meade.
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PM Announces Members of Constitutional Reform Committee

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the names of the members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC), which will play a key role in ensuring Jamaica’s smooth transition to a Republic. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte and Ambassador Rocky Meade, are co-chairs of the body, which includes Attorney General, Dr. Derrick McKoy;...
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