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Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives in commemoration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence.

Country’s Natural Environment Will Be Protected – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains resolute in preserving and protecting the country’s natural environment. He said institutions such as the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) have...

Gov’t Reviews Garbage Collection and Waste Disposal System

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pauses to take a photograph with a little boy, while interacting with the crowd during the 60th Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6.

Renewal of Hope for Jamaicans – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents new Ruthven Towers homeowner, Paula Brown, with the keys to her apartment, during Wednesday’s (August 3) official opening of the complex, situated at 1-3 Ruthven Road, St. Andrew. The complex was developed by the National Housing Trust (NHT).

NHT Targets 7,138 Housing Solutions Under Developers Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to open the Kingston Logistics Park (KLP) on Wednesday (August 3). Participating in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Vice President, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Logistics, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Gloria Henry; President and Chief Executive Officer, PAJ, Professor Gordon Shirley; Chairman, PAJ, Alok Jain; and Senior Vice President for Finance, Information Technology, Corporate Strategy and Procurement, PAJ, Elva Williams-Richards.

Kingston Logistics Park Will Bring Economic Growth and Job Creation – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), officially opens phase one of the Ruthven Towers apartment complex in Kingston, which was developed by the National Housing Trust (NHT), on Wednesday (August 3). Also participating in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; NHT Chairman, Lennox Channer; Ruthven Towers homeowner, Kirk Frankson; NHT Senior General Manager, Donald Moore; and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, where Ruthven Towers is located, Julian Robinson.

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PM Hands Over Keys for NHT’s Ruthven Complex

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has completed phase one of the Ruthven Towers apartment complex in Kingston. The eight-storey development, situated on three acres of land at 1-3 Ruthven Road, comprises 86 units consisting of 72 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom apartments. Six of these have been reserved for public-sector employees. The complex will also comprise a storm-water drainage system, fire...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), with Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence (left), and State Minister, Frank Witter, at the official launch of the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign on August 1. It was held at the 68th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, Denbigh Showground, Clarendon.

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‘Food Freedom’ is True Emancipation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, attended the 68th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, which culminated with the official launch of the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign on August 1. The launch brought the curtains down on the three-day agricultural showcase held from July 30 to August 1 at the Denbigh Showground, Clarendon. Prime Minister Holness, who visited...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), Archbishop of Kingston, Kenneth Richards (centre) and Opposition Leader, Mark Golding (left), raise hands together showcasing unity during the Jamaica 60 Float and Street Parade in Kingston on Monday (August 1).

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Jamaica 60 Float and Street Parade Stirs National Pride

It was a resplendent display of national pride, jubilation and all things Jamaican, as the Independence Float and Street Parade made its historic return on Monday (August 1), in the streets of Kingston. Last held in 2008, the parade included some 1,000 participants, eight themed floats, a convoy of classic cars transporting a bevy of beauty queens, a Jonkonou band,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, celebrates with members of the public as the Emancipation Day float parade travelled along Half-Way-Tree Road in Kingston on Monday (August 1.)

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PHOTOS: Jamaica 60 Float Parade

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central, and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (second right), in front of the soon-to-be completed Chapelton Community Hospital in Clarendon North Central, following a tour of the facility on Wednesday (July 20). The hospital is currently undergoing upgrading and expansion works. Also pictured (from left) are: Regional Director for the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent; Senior Projects Manager, SRHA, Damion Morgan; Senior Medical Officer, May Pen Hospital, Dr. Bradley Edwards; Senior Public Health Nurse for Clarendon, Karen Nelson; Public Health Nurse, Olufunke Adetola; Parish Manager for Clarendon Health Services, SRHA, Joseph Grant; and Public Health Nurse, Antonette Smith Pinnock.

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Upgrading and Expansion of Chapelton Hospital On Track

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is satisfied with the upgrading and expansion works being undertaken at the Chapelton Community Hospital in Clarendon North Central, which is nearing completion. “It seems to be coming together. It is not quite finished, but it’s almost there. The Ministry of Health (and Wellness) did put in the methods to finish...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents Albert Logan (left), with the keys to his new one-bedroom home during a hand over ceremony at Trout Hall Pass in the Clarendon North Central constituency on Wednesday (July 20). Also participating (from right) are Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; and Councillor for the Chapelton Division in Clarendon, Hershel Brown. The house was provided under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) which was developed to improve the housing condition of the country’s poor and disadvantaged population by providing quality, affordable and sustainable housing.

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Clarendon North Central Residents Get NSHP Houses

Eighty-seven-year-old Lillian Wynter was a picture of gratitude after being presented with the keys to her new $7-million home by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during a hand over ceremony at Post Road, Woodhall, Clarendon on Wednesday (July 20). Ms. Wynter was one of two beneficiaries of houses in the Clarendon North Central constituency, provided under the Government’s...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

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Private Investors Submit Proposals for Renewable Energy Projects

Several private investors have submitted proposals for renewable energy projects in Jamaica for government consideration. Among them is an integrated solar and hydro energy project, which was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, noted that these are expected to assist...