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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.

Haiti Needs The World’s Attention – PM

A day after his return from a CARICOM mission in Haiti, Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, told a diplomatic audience today (February 28) that the Caribbean nation needs the attention of the world. Speaking at a Diplomatic Week...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.

PM Thanks Diplomatic Corps for Support and Commitment to Jamaica
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between the Victoria Mutual (VM) Group, VM Foundation and the National Land Agency (NLA) at Jamaica House recently. Others (from left, seated) are Senior Director, Land Administration and Management (Acting), NLA, Nickoy Young; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), VM Foundation, Samantha Charles; President and CEO, VM Group, Courtney Campbell; CEO and Commissioner of Lands, NLA, Cherise Walcott.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between the Victoria Mutual (VM) Group, VM Foundation and the National Land Agency (NLA) at Jamaica House recently. Others (from left, seated) are Senior Director, Land Administration and Management (Acting), NLA, Nickoy Young; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), VM Foundation, Samantha Charles; President and CEO, VM Group, Courtney Campbell; CEO and Commissioner of Lands, NLA, Cherise Walcott.

Gov’t Taking Prudent Fiscal Decisions – Prime Minister Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), makes a point during a meeting with stakeholder groups in Haiti on Monday (Feb. 27). The PM was part of a special CARICOM mission to the island. He is flanked by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and High Commissioner from Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, Dennis Moses.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), makes a point during a meeting with stakeholder groups in Haiti on Monday (Feb. 27). The PM was part of a special CARICOM mission to the island. He is flanked by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and High Commissioner from Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, Dennis Moses.

PM Holness Provides Interim Update on Haiti Mission
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is greeted by young people at the National Arena in St. Andrew on Sunday (Feb. 26), following his participation in the Jamaica Baptist Union’s (JBU) 173rd General Assembly, held under the theme: ‘Keeping Faith with The Word in an Ever-Changing World – Embracing the Mystery.’ The Prime Minister read the first lesson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is greeted by young people at the National Arena in St. Andrew on Sunday (Feb. 26), following his participation in the Jamaica Baptist Union’s (JBU) 173rd General Assembly, held under the theme: ‘Keeping Faith with The Word in an Ever-Changing World – Embracing the Mystery.’ The Prime Minister read the first lesson.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony for the Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2023, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, on February 15.
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PM Encourages Deepening of Tourism and Trade Links Between Caribbean and Africa

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Seat Belts Are Still A Requirement – PM

Jamaicans are being reminded that seat belts are still a requirement under the law, and persons travelling in public passenger vehicles (PPV) are advised to use them when available. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that while it may be impractical to enforce the seat belt rule for children travelling in public transportation, “I would want to take...
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New Road Rules Aim to Restore Rule of Law – PM

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Acting Senior Director in the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Yanique Williams.
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Outstanding Young Jamaicans to Receive PM’s Awards Feb. 4

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 31.
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Jamaica Prepared to Support Int’l Response to Haiti – PM

Jamaica is prepared to support a united international effort in response to the persistent crisis and deteriorating conditions in Haiti, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31), where he reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to working with CARICOM and bilateral partners, such as Canada, the United States of America,...
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