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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), assisted by Deputy Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Fredrik Ekfeldt, cuts ribbon to open the new EU’s office at 8 Fairway Avenue in St. Andrew, on July 19.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), assisted by Deputy Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Fredrik Ekfeldt, cuts ribbon to open the new EU’s office at 8 Fairway Avenue in St. Andrew, on July 19.

PM Lauds EU as Solid Development Partner

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has lauded the European Union (EU) as a “solid development partner” for Jamaica, providing critical support for human growth. The Prime Minister, who was speaking at the opening of the EU’s new office...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), congratulates Executive Chairman of PanJam Investment Limited, Stephen Facey (second right), immediately after cutting the ribbon to symbolise the official opening of the ROK Hotel Kingston during a ceremony at its 2-4 King Street location in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (July 19). The four-star hotel, which is owned by PanJam, is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. Also joining in the celebration (from left) are Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Board of Highgate which is managing the hotel, Mahmood Khimji.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), congratulates Executive Chairman of PanJam Investment Limited, Stephen Facey (second right), immediately after cutting the ribbon to symbolise the official opening of the ROK Hotel Kingston during a ceremony at its 2-4 King Street location in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (July 19). The four-star hotel, which is owned by PanJam, is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. Also joining in the celebration (from left) are Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Board of Highgate which is managing the hotel, Mahmood Khimji.

Downtown Kingston Welcomes a Hilton Hotel
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point being made by founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CGI Merchant Group, Raoul Thomas, during a courtesy call on Tuesday (July 19) at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point being made by founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CGI Merchant Group, Raoul Thomas, during a courtesy call on Tuesday (July 19) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

PHOTOS: PM Gets Courtesy Call from CGI Merchant Group CEO
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth from left), is joined by other government ministers and representatives from China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) in the ground breaking for the US$274.5 million Montego Bay Perimeter Road project at Ironshore in St. James on Saturday (July 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth from left), is joined by other government ministers and representatives from China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) in the ground breaking for the US$274.5 million Montego Bay Perimeter Road project at Ironshore in St. James on Saturday (July 16).

Over US$270M for MoBay Bypass Road Project

Don’t Repeat the Errors of Past Generations Prime Minister Holness Urges 2022 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) Participants

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We Must Not Repeat the Economic Mistakes of the Past – Prime Minister Holness

Amid Crises, the Government Must Maintain a Stable Economy to Ensure the Protection of Livelihoods While at the Same Time, Implementing Programmes and Policies to Cushion the Impact on the Most Vulnerable. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government’s management of the economy during two major crises has resulted in growth and historic unemployment figures which are crucial to Jamaica’s...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Chief Technical Director, Office of the Cabinet, Marjorie Johnson unveil the Service Excellence Policy during the official launch at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on July 13.
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PM Launches Service Excellence Policy

The Government’s Service Excellence Policy was officially launched on Wednesday (July 13) by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. It outlines key principles and minimum standards for all Government entities, as well as the mechanism by which service excellence will be institutionalised in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The goal is to create a culture of service excellence...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr (second right), during Friday’s (July 8) business luncheon at the Port Royal Cruise Ship Pier in Kingston, for a visiting business and government delegation from the Middle Eastern country. Others listening include Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third right); and Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) Board Chairman, Alok Jain (third left).
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Gov’t Assured of Saudi Arabian Private and Public Sector Investor Interest in Jamaica

The Government is being assured of keen interest in Jamaica by private and public sector investors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, received this assurance from the KSA’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr, during a business luncheon hosted for a 65-member delegation visiting Jamaica from the Middle...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated) looks on as Managing Director of Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart, points out the different features inside the Build Your Dreams (BYD) electric vehicle which was on display at the launch of the Government Electric Vehicle Trial Programme, at the Jaguar/Land Rover Showroom on Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston on July 8.
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Government Electric Vehicle Trial Programme Launched

The Government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Trial programme, now underway, will assist in converting many state-owned fleets to EVs. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while emphasising that this comes as the Electric Mobility Policy for the public transportation sector has been completed. He was speaking at a ceremony to launch the Government Electric Vehicle Trial Programme,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr, during Friday’s (July 8) business luncheon at the Port Royal Cruise Ship Pier in Kingston, for a visiting business and government delegation from the Middle Eastern country.
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Jamaica Hosts Saudi Arabia Investors

Friday’s (July 8) visit by a strong business and government delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is being regarded as a positive indication that the Middle Eastern country is keen on investing in Jamaica. The group of approximately 65 members was led on the one-day trip by Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Investors Outreach, His Excellency Badr Al Badr....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right), participate in the official funeral for late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, at the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Claremont, St. Ann, on Monday, July 4. Among others in attendance (from left) are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South East, Lisa Hanna.
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Shahine Robinson Hailed As Exemplary Leader

The late Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, was remembered as an inspirational and exemplary leader who did good for others, during her official funeral on Monday (July 4). The inurnment ceremony was held at the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Claremont, St. Ann for Mrs. Robinson who died on May 29, 2020, at the age of...
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