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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 21st Regional Investment & Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, January 21.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 21st Regional Investment & Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, January 21.

PM to Make Announcement on National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that in a few days, he will make an announcement regarding the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), which is being established to lead, coordinate, and fast-track the national rebuilding effort....
The 44 shops at the popular Border roadside eatery in St. Elizabeth that were reopened by the Government on January 16, following the rebuilding of the facilities.
The 44 shops at the popular Border roadside eatery in St. Elizabeth that were reopened by the Government on January 16, following the rebuilding of the facilities.

Gov’t Committed to Inclusive Economy – PM
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,  addresses a ceremony for the handover of building supplies by New Era Developments Limited and Kemtek Construction, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Forward Operating Base in Luana, St. Elizabeth on Friday (Jan. 16).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,  addresses a ceremony for the handover of building supplies by New Era Developments Limited and Kemtek Construction, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Forward Operating Base in Luana, St. Elizabeth on Friday (Jan. 16).

Jamaica Will Be Rebuilt Better, Stronger – PM
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, second left), joins Director of Manufacturing and longest serving employee at Wisynco Group, Devon H. Reynolds (second right), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the entity
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, second left), joins Director of Manufacturing and longest serving employee at Wisynco Group, Devon H. Reynolds (second right), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the entity's new brewery and manufacturing facility, named in his honour, in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine, on January 13. They are joined by (front row, from left) Chairman, Wisynco Group, William Mahfood and Chief Executive Officer, Wisynco Group, Andrew Mahfood. Looking on in the background (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr; Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton; and Business Unit Manager, Wisynco, Sheldon Sharpe.

PM Urges Increased Investments in Cutting-Edge Technologies
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses recent ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ Day of Prayer at the Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore, St. Catherine.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses recent ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ Day of Prayer at the Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore, St. Catherine.

Gov’t Targets Family Unit to Drive Next Wave of Success

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses members of the congregation during the 20th ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ Day of Prayer Service, held at Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (January 7). The service, staged under the theme ‘Reunite and Build the Family with Love and Forgiveness’, coincided with the sixth Annual National Day of Prayer.
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PRIME MINISTER URGES CHURCH PARTNERSHIP TO HELP FURTHER REDUCE JAMAICA’S MURDER RATE

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging the church to partner with the Government in reducing Jamaica’s murder rate to align with the regional average. He noted that the country recorded a 31‑year low of fewer than 700 murders in 2025; however, the Government’s broader aim is to reach the regional benchmark of 15 murders per 100,000...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), dances with the Charles Town Maroons during the ceremony for the 288th anniversary of the 1738 Treaty between the Leeward Maroons and the British, as well as the birthday of Chief Kojo, in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on Tuesday (January 6).
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PM Reaffirms State Support for Maroon Communities

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed Government’s support for the Maroon communities. “You are part of Jamaica and you are entitled to the protection [and] resources of the State of Jamaica,” the Prime Minister emphasised. He was addressing the 288th commemoration of the 1738 Treaty between the Leeward Maroons and the British, as well as the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), addresses the audience during the 288th commemoration of the 1738 Maroon Treaty and celebrations marking the birthday of Chief Kojo in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on January 6. At right is Chief of the Accompong Maroons, Richard Currie.
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Prime Minister Encourages Youth to Reject Crime and Violence

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging young Jamaicans, especially men, to reject crime and violence as the country enters a new era of peace and opportunity. Speaking at the 288th commemoration of the 1738 Maroon Treaty and celebrations marking the birthday of Chief Kojo in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on January 6, Dr. Holness reflected on...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during a handover ceremony for 10 new tipper trucks presented to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). The ceremony was held at the NSWMA’s headquarters in Kingston on Tuesday (December 23).
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Prime Minister Holness Thanks China for Support After Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its unwavering support to Jamaica and its people in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated sections of the island. “The Chinese Government has been very good to us,” Dr. Holness affirmed during a ceremony to hand over 10...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), greets Kemtek Development and Construction Limited’s Chairman and Managing Director, Sylvester Tulloch, during Thursday’s (December 18) ceremony for the handover of building supplies to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). The presentation was made at Kemtek’s warehouse at Oak Estate in Greater Bernard Lodge, Portmore, St. Catherine. Also participating are (from left) Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Acting Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Mahatma Williams; ODPEM Senior Director of Mitigation Planning and Research, Michelle Edwards; and Kemtek Directors Garwin Tulloch, Handel Tulloch, and Karl Tulloch. The supplies, part of Kemtek’s $70-million Hurricane Melissa relief initiative, will aid communities in Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny and St. James.
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Prime Minister Urges Greater Private Sector Role In Hurricane Melissa Recovery Efforts

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging greater private-sector participation in the national recovery effort following Hurricane Melissa. He made the call while speaking during Thursday’s (December 18) presentation of building supplies, valued $50 million, to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) by Kemtek Development and Construction Limited. This contribution will support the rebuilding...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness gives a gift to a child, during a Christmas treat held at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland on December 13. Also participating is Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (background, left).
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PM Thanks Shelter Staff at Petersfield High School

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has thanked the shelter staff at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, for maintaining safety, hygiene, and access to essential services, following the passage of hurricane melissa. Speaking at a Christmas treat for senior citizens held at the institution on December 13, Dr. Holness said the local officials must be commended for...
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