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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 16).

Special Security Operations to be Established at Major Infrastructure Projects

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) have been tasked with establishing special security operations around key infrastructure projects. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the aim is to ensure that major...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

PM Makes Budget Debate Presentation Today
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on March 3.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on March 3.

State of Public Emergency Declared in the parishes of Clarendon and St. James
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Missions during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on February 28.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Missions during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on February 28.

Republic Status Will Help to Complete Jamaica’s Political Independence – PM Holness
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

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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.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Thanks Diplomatic Corps for Support and Commitment to Jamaica

The more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission, who are currently participating in Diplomatic Week 2023, have been commended by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, for their support and commitment to Jamaica. Mr. Holness addressed the large group today (February 28) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade headquarters in downtown Kingston. “Many of...
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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.
Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

Gov’t Taking Prudent Fiscal Decisions – Prime Minister Holness

The Government is diligently taking prudent fiscal decisions to achieve long-term strategic and material economic benefits and well-being, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We are very cautious about how we spend and what we spend on. Even [in] our capital Budget, we go through a very rigorous process of public investment [and] evaluation, just to make sure...
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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.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Holness Provides Interim Update on Haiti Mission

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and a CARICOM delegation of leaders are at this hour convening high level talks with government officials and civil society in Haiti. The leaders are hearing from the relevant stakeholders and determining a path towards consensus building for the restoration of political and security stability in Haiti. The Prime Minister and the CARICOM leaders have so...
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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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PHOTOS: PM Attends JBU’s 173rd General Assembly

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

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has encouraged the deepening of tourism and trade linkages between the Caribbean and the African continent. Addressing 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, Mr. Holness argued that African and Caribbean tourism trade presents...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
Prime MinisterTransport

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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