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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 7).

Inter-Agency Communication Being Enhanced

Since 2019, 49 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) have been connected to GovNet within the Kingston Metropolitan Area, signifying a giant leap towards enhancing inter-agency communication. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, addresses Wednesday’s (November 8) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House where he announced the declaration of a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the parish of St. James. Joining the Prime Minister (from left) are Acting Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Markland Lloyd; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.

SOE Declared for St. James

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts the ribbon symbolising the official opening of Pepsi Cola Jamaica’s new US$30million state-of-the-art production line at the company’s Spanish Town Road plant in Kingston on Tuesday (November 7). Joining him (from left) are Pepsi Cola Jamaica Logistics Manager, Cassandra Miller Bent, and Transformation Manager, Anecia Levy; Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton; and Pepsi Cola Jamaica’s General Manager, Alberto Ramirez; Commercial Manager, Luz Tejada; Plant Manager, Eisner Blandino Gomez; and Manufacturing Chief, Javon Salmon.

Prime Minister Opens New US$30m Pepsi-Cola Jamaica Production Line

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and new homeowner, Marvaree Anderson (centre), display the keys to a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), during a recent handover of the unit in Elgin, Clarendon. Also sharing the moment are Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Western, Phillip Henriques, and Councillor for the Frankfield Division, Clive Mundle.

Every Jamaican Must Be Given Opportunity to Live in a Decent House – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (Oct. 30).

Assessments Being Undertaken to Determine Impact of Quake

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Gov’t Activates Jamaica’s Earthquake Protocols

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says all the requisite protocols have been activated in the wake of Monday’s (October 30) approximately 5.6 magnitude earthquake that shook Jamaica. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI) advised that the earthquake was located about 10 kilometres south of Buff Bay, Portland, and occurred at a depth of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives the keynote address at the St. James Northwest constituency dinner held at Sandals Montego Bay on Saturday (Oct. 28).

2 years ago Prime Minister

Gov’t Ensuring That Jamaicans Feel Benefits of Strong Economy – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is ensuring that Jamaicans feel the benefits of the sound policies and fiscal management, which have caused the economy to flourish. Pledging the Administration's resolve to bridging the socio-economic divide, he said that the focus will now shift towards making sure that the gains from economic success are shared more...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (centre), officially opens phase two of the Shrewsbury development in Petersfield Westmoreland on Wednesday (October 25). The development was undertaken by the National Housing Trust (NHT). Also participating in the ribbon-cutting exercise are (from left) NHT Board Director, Doran Dixon, and Managing Director, Martin Miller; beneficiaries, Amoy Evans and Karlene Mitchell; Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Central, George Wright; and beneficiary, Jean-Pierre McKenzie.

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Prime Minister Hands Over 32 Housing Solutions in Westmoreland

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (October 25), handed over 32 new housing solutions to beneficiaries of the Shrewsbury housing development in Petersfield, Westmoreland. The solutions, built under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Labour and Small Materials Programme (LSMP), form phase two of the project. They comprise 58 serviced lots and 32 houses, including 14 one-bedroom units...

2 years ago LabourPrime MinisterScienceTechnology

Gov’t Upskilling Labour Force – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says his Administration is prioritising the upskilling of Jamaica’s workforce as part of the overall strategy to grow the economy. He said as the country continues to meet its debt targets and create the fiscal space needed to implement major development projects, investments will be made to equip Jamaicans with the skills to...

2 years ago DevelopmentJamaican DiasporaPrime Minister

Prime Minister Outlines Infrastructure Developments to Jamaicans in Canada

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, continues to speak of the significant infrastructure developments that abound for the parish of St. Thomas, particularly through the Morant Bay Urban Centre. This time, Mr. Holness took the message to members of the Jamaican Diaspora in Canada where he gave some insights as to why the centre is being constructed to replace...

2 years ago Jamaican DiasporaPrime Minister

PM Urges Jamaicans to Protect and Expand Country’s Brand

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged the current generation of Jamaicans, both at home and within the Diaspora, to protect and contribute to the expansion of Brand Jamaica. Speaking during a Diaspora Town Hall in Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday (October 19), Mr. Holness noted that generations have, throughout history, made their own mark on Jamaica’s collective legacy....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) and other CARICOM leaders join Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau (fourth left) for a photo opportunity at the Canada-CARICOM summit being held in Ottawa from October 17 to October 19. The three-day summit, under the theme: ‘Strategic Partners for a Resilient Future’, features discussions on issues such as trade and investment, climate resilience, access to finance, regional security collaboration, and the crisis in Haiti.

2 years ago CARICOMForeign AffairsPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Holness at Canada-CARICOM Summit

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) and other CARICOM leaders join Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau (fourth left) for a photo opportunity at the Canada-CARICOM summit being held in Ottawa from October 17 to October 19. The three-day summit, under the theme: ‘Strategic Partners for a Resilient Future’, features discussions on issues such as...