Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there are plans for greater investment in the development of the commercial and residential real estate in downtown Kingston. “We have been speaking with the World Bank… about developing a project for the urban renewal of downtown Kingston. We are very serious about that; we believe that this can be a major...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) now has responsibility for the sustainability of the $1.3-billion Port Royal Street Coastal Revetment Project, which is designed to safeguard the corridor from continued erosion and the effects of storm surges. The project, which was implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and completed in March 2022, was officially handed over...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the country and will take appropriate action if required. “Clearly, if our monitoring shows that we need to take certain preventative actions, we will very quickly and very rapidly mobilise. We have never demobilized; we are still prepared and ready to act,”...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Republic of India as a valuable partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of the island. He noted that India provided vital support towards Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and was the first country to answer Jamaica’s urgent call for vaccines. “I was among the first recipients of dosages graciously...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left), exchanges a warm handshake with President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith.

Jamaica’s attractions, including the “iconic” Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, continue to be major pull factors in bringing more visitors to the island, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness, who completed a recent tour of western Jamaica where he opened a new Fire Brigade station (Montego Bay) and visited the Sangster International Airport to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks on as President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, signs the guest book during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). President Kovind arrived in the island on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State visit. He...