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Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, share a moment with CARICOM Road Races 10K male winner, Nicholas Romany of Trinidad and Tobago (centre), second-place finisher, Garfield Gordon of Jamaica (second left), and third-place finisher, Cleveland Thomas of Team Guyana, during the awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Saturday (July 5).
Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, share a moment with CARICOM Road Races 10K male winner, Nicholas Romany of Trinidad and Tobago (centre), second-place finisher, Garfield Gordon of Jamaica (second left), and third-place finisher, Cleveland Thomas of Team Guyana, during the awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Saturday (July 5).

Prime Minister Holness Champions Regional Collaboration to Advance Public Health

Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the importance of regional cooperation in advancing health and wellness. Speaking during the awards ceremony for the 18th CARICOM Road Races in...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses sympathy as Errol Anderson (right) wipes his tears while recounting the moments after learning that his two daughters and three grandchildren died in a head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, United States, on Saturday (June 21). Dr. Holness paid his respects to the grieving father and grandfather at his home in Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 25) where he offered his condolences.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses sympathy as Errol Anderson (right) wipes his tears while recounting the moments after learning that his two daughters and three grandchildren died in a head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, United States, on Saturday (June 21). Dr. Holness paid his respects to the grieving father and grandfather at his home in Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 25) where he offered his condolences.

PHOTOS: PM Visits Grieving Father Who Lost Two Daughters and Three Granchildren in Devastating Florida Crash
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row), cuts the ribbon during a handover ceremony on June 19 for a three-bedroom house presented to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jennifer Phillips (left, front row), and her daughter, Alecia Deer (second left, front row) in White Hall, Seaforth, St. Thomas. Also participating are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right, front row); and (from left, back row) Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Councillor for the Seaforth Division, Sheroo Stephens; and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row), cuts the ribbon during a handover ceremony on June 19 for a three-bedroom house presented to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jennifer Phillips (left, front row), and her daughter, Alecia Deer (second left, front row) in White Hall, Seaforth, St. Thomas. Also participating are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right, front row); and (from left, back row) Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Councillor for the Seaforth Division, Sheroo Stephens; and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.

NSHP Delivers Life-changing Homes in Dalvey, St. Thomas
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during Wednesday’s (June 25) launch of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Solidarity Programme at Jamaica House
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during Wednesday’s (June 25) launch of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Solidarity Programme at Jamaica House

Gov’t Launches $1b Solidarity Programme to Support 50,000 Vulnerable Jamaicans
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Chairman, MJS Industrial and Technology Park, Michael Subratie, during the opening ceremony for the Park, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 24. At centre is Executive Chairman, Musson Group, Paul B Scott.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Chairman, MJS Industrial and Technology Park, Michael Subratie, during the opening ceremony for the Park, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 24. At centre is Executive Chairman, Musson Group, Paul B Scott.

PM Appeals to Young People to Seize Training and Employment Opportunities

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Chairman, MJS Industrial and Technology Park, Michael Subratie, and Executive Chairman, Musson Group, Paul B Scott, during the opening ceremony for the MJS Industrial and Technology Park in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 24.
CommerceEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentIndustryInvestmentPrime MinisterTechnology

Strategic Steps Being Taken to Attract More Businesses to Manufacture in Jamaica

The Government is taking deliberate and strategic steps to attract more businesses to manufacture and invest in Jamaica, thereby growing the economy and providing opportunities for Jamaicans. Addressing the opening ceremony for the MJS Industrial and Technology Park in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 24, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that “in a few days”...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), and Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley (left), unveil the Boscobel Integrated Business Centre project development sign in St. Mary on Wednesday (June 18).
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PM Holness Unveils Plans for Boscobel Integrated Business Centre in St. Mary

Jamaica’s third Urban Centre development is set for the northeastern parish of St. Mary, with the unveiling of plans for the Boscobel Integrated Business Centre. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced the project on Wednesday (June 18), noting that the facility will be developed on a 30-acre open lot within lands reserved for the Ian Fleming International...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), hands New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Elaine Bennett (second left), the social contract and keys to her new house in Lloyd’s District in St. Thomas recently.  Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
HousingPrime Minister

300 Houses Delivered Under NSHP

Approximately 300 housing units have been delivered to deserving beneficiaries under the National Social Housing Programme (NSHP) since it was fully rolled out in 2020. Speaking at the recent handover of four housing units in St. Thomas, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams, informed that there are 40 additional units in active construction...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon, marking the official handover of a two-bedroom unit under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to beneficiary, Patrick Sawyers (second left), during a ceremony on Friday (June 13) at 51 Whitehall Avenue, St. Andrew North Central. Joining them are Member of Parliament, Karl Samuda, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousingPrime MinisterTourism

New Social Housing Programme to Provide Shelter for Tourism Workers

The Government is set to launch a new component of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), aimed at providing shelter for tourism workers. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced that the Social Housing for Tourism Workers will be launched soon. “We have a budget that will essentially finance the construction of another 100 units for tourism workers,”...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), shares a photo opportunity with members of staff during a special Father’s Day function on Wednesday (June 11), The function was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. Fathers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House and the Office of the Cabinet were honoured during the event. Father’s Day 2025 will be observed on Sunday, June 15.
Gender AffairsOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Holness Applauds Fathers Committed to Strengthening Families

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended fathers who are committed to playing pivotal roles in strengthening families and, by extension, the nation. Describing fatherhood as one of life’s most sacred callings, Dr. Holness acknowledged fathers who embrace their responsibilities and make sacrifices for their children. He pointed out that, “across Jamaica… we honour the fathers… who...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the main address at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Myton Gully Drainage Improvement Project in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (June 10).
Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

Special Programme to Ensure Proper Names of Roads

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (June 10), announced plans for a special programme that will ensure the proper names and addresses for roads across the country. He said the Government is in the process of documenting the more than 27,000 kilometres of road in Jamaica, and the programme will be derived from this undertaking. “We're...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over the Myton Gully Drainage Improvement Project in a ceremony on Tuesday (June 10), in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Also participating are (from left) Project Manager for the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP), Dane McLean; Managing Director of Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington; Senior Environmental Specialist, World Bank Group, Kirk Brown; Custos Rotulorum for St. Catherine, Hon. Icilyn Golding; and General Manager of Finance, Procurement and Standard at JSIF, Orville Hill.
EnvironmentOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Says as Communities Undergo Development the Environment Must Be Protected

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the importance of environmental stewardship as communities undergo development. Speaking at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Myton Gully Drainage Improvement Project in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (June 10), Dr. Holness maintained that as communities continue to develop, the environment must be protected for present and future generations. “We...
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