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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.

PM Announces New States of Public Emergency

States of Public Emergency (SOEs) have been declared in several parishes and police divisions islandwide to address an increase in criminal activities and ensure public order. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a press briefing...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (sixth right) and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fifth left), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on November 30. Observing are representatives and stakeholders from NSWMA and Tank Weld Equipment Limited.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (sixth right) and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fifth left), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on November 30. Observing are representatives and stakeholders from NSWMA and Tank Weld Equipment Limited.

PM Hands Over 50 New Trucks to NSWMA
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaks at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29). The two-day conference, being held November 29 and 30, is hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaks at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29). The two-day conference, being held November 29 and 30, is hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Digital Society Transformation Process Begins – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a meeting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Harman Barracks, Area Four Headquarters in Kingston on Monday (November 28). Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte. The meeting was followed by a visit with members of the security forces stationed at a state of public emergency (SOE) checkpoint in the Kingston Eastern Division.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a meeting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Harman Barracks, Area Four Headquarters in Kingston on Monday (November 28). Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte. The meeting was followed by a visit with members of the security forces stationed at a state of public emergency (SOE) checkpoint in the Kingston Eastern Division.

PHOTOS: PM Visits Harman Barracks
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Jamaica Producers Group Limited, Jeffery Hall (second right), shake hands while holding the signed contract between the Government and Rio Cobre Water Limited for the construction of a new US$77-million water treatment plant in Content, St. Catherine. Looking on (from left) are President, National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett and Managing Director, Vinci Construction Grands Projets, Timothée Delebarre. The signing was held at Jamaica House in Kingston on Wednesday (November 23).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Jamaica Producers Group Limited, Jeffery Hall (second right), shake hands while holding the signed contract between the Government and Rio Cobre Water Limited for the construction of a new US$77-million water treatment plant in Content, St. Catherine. Looking on (from left) are President, National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett and Managing Director, Vinci Construction Grands Projets, Timothée Delebarre. The signing was held at Jamaica House in Kingston on Wednesday (November 23).

Public-Private Partnerships Key Part of Development Plans – PM

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on November 15.
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SOES Declared In Several Parishes

States of Public Emergency (SOEs) have been declared in several parishes and police divisions islandwide. These are the parishes of Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. James, Westmoreland and Hanover and specified areas of Kingston and St. Andrew. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on November...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during Wednesday’s (November 2¬) farewell luncheon for the second cohort of participants in the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme. The function was held at Jamaica House.
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Jamaica House Fellowship Programme Producing Next Generation of Public-Sector Workers – PM Holness

A next generation of public-sector workers is being produced through the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme. This, according to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who conceptualised the programme. The initiative is intended to spawn a more dynamic, efficient, and agile public service while providing an opportunity for young professionals to participate in national development and governance at the highest...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is taken on a tour of Huawei’s new offices located at 97 Hope Road, Kingston 6, by Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Neil Grant. Occasion was the inauguration of the new offices on Thursday (October 21).
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Prime Minister Welcomes $300-Million Investment by Huawei

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the $300-million investment by Chinese technology company Huawei, with the inauguration of its new office space, located at 97 Hope Road, Kingston 6. The complex has 9,000 sq. ft. of space with digital low-carbon solutions and a modern work environment for staff. In his address at the ceremony held on Thursday...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), enters the new home of Constable Owen Graham (in wheelchair), who is being assisted by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Raymond Wilson. The event was the handover of 30 new units at the Roseneath Park development, Old Harbourt, St. Catherine on Wednesday (October 12).
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Constable Graham Gets New Home to Meet His Special Needs

Constable Owen Graham of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is the proud recipient of a new two-bedroom home in the Roseneath Park development in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. He is one of 30 persons who were presented with keys to units in Phase one of the project, during a handover ceremony on Wednesday (October 12). Constable Graham, who is confined...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), speaking with Chairman of PanJam Investment Limited, Stephen B. Facey (right) and Chairman, Board of Directors, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Michael McMorris, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on October 12. Joining the meeting remotely is international urban development expert, Professor Greg Clark.
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PHOTO: PM Meets with Chairs of PANJAM, VMBS

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), speaking with Chairman of PanJam Investment Limited, Stephen B. Facey (right) and Chairman, Board of Directors, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Michael McMorris, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on October 12. Joining the meeting remotely is international urban development expert, Professor Greg Clark.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on October 11. Seated is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange.
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More Protection for State-Owned Lands

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will look to amend legislation to equalise the time for adverse possession of State-owned lands, which are not Crown lands, to 60 years. “Currently, not all State-owned land is Crown land, so under the Limitation (of Actions) Act, Crown Land is protected by 60 years before you can take adverse...
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