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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, at the 2022/23 ceremonial opening of Parliament, on Thursday (February 10).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, at the 2022/23 ceremonial opening of Parliament, on Thursday (February 10).

G-G Delivers Throne Speech To Open 2022/23 Parliamentary Year

The 2022/23 session of Parliament got under way this morning (February 11), at Gordon House, highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, under the theme ‘Building Our Jamaica: Peace,...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2022/23 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 10), under the theme ‘Building Our Jamaica: Peace: Peace, Opportunity and Prosperity’.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2022/23 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 10), under the theme ‘Building Our Jamaica: Peace: Peace, Opportunity and Prosperity’.

Robust Legislative Agenda For 2022/23 Fiscal Year
The new housing solution currently under construction for the families that were displaced from a fire in Olympic Gardens, Kingston, in November 2018. The works are scheduled for completion in May.
The new housing solution currently under construction for the families that were displaced from a fire in Olympic Gardens, Kingston, in November 2018. The works are scheduled for completion in May.

Housing Solution For 2018 Victims Of Fire In Olympic Gardens
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signs a Condolence Book that was opened for late Reggae icon and bass guitarist extraordinaire, Robert
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signs a Condolence Book that was opened for late Reggae icon and bass guitarist extraordinaire, Robert 'Robbie' Shakespeare, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, for Sunday's (February 6) public viewing of the body. Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, Mr. Shakespeare was one half of the globally renowned Reggae musical duo, the Rhythm Twins - 'Sly and Robbie' - which he formed with drummer, Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar. He passed away at a Miami hospital in the United States on December 8, 2021.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Views The Body of Late Iconic Reggae Musician, Robert “Robbie” Shakespeare
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Robert Hill (second left), during a tour of the Andrews Mews Recreational Centre in Kingston, following the facility’s official opening on Friday (February 4). Among the other persons accompanying Prime Minister Holness are Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right); and the Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second right).
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Robert Hill (second left), during a tour of the Andrews Mews Recreational Centre in Kingston, following the facility’s official opening on Friday (February 4). Among the other persons accompanying Prime Minister Holness are Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right); and the Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second right).

Gov’t Taking Further Steps To Retrieve Illegal Firearms

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 17th semi-virtual Regional and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (January 25). The three-day event is being held from January 25 to 27 under the theme ‘Positioning Capital for Growth: Facilitating, Mobilising and Expanding’.
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PM Says The Most Vulnerable Must Be Protected

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it makes “good business sense” to protect the society’s most vulnerable citizens by being “fair and conscientious to everyone”. His comment comes against the background of the recently announced introduction of fees by commercial banks for transactions at automated teller machines (ATMs) that will range from $25 to $60. Mr. Holness said...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 17th semi-virtual Regional and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (January 25). The three-day event is being held from January 25 to 27 under the theme ‘Positioning Capital for Growth: Facilitating, Mobilising and Expanding’.
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PM Says COVID-19 Containment Measures Will End Soon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says over the coming months the Government will be looking to remove more of the measures that have been instituted to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission. “Barring any extreme change in circumstances, our approach will be to gradually scale back restrictive measures once we get out of the fourth wave that we are...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the House of Representatives on January 25.
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Govt Has Been Strategic In COVID-19 Response And Management – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Government has been strategic in its coronavirus (COVID-19) response and management measures. He said that the focus is on balancing lives and livelihoods, noting that the measures will allow for a return to normalcy and economic recovery. “We want to give the businesspeople, the small enterprises, the average Jamaican the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on January 25. (FILE)
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Gov’t Plans To Undertake New Vaccination Campaign

The Government plans to embark on a new vaccination campaign to increase public confidence in and uptake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. Addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 25), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Government recognises that there remains a high level of misinformation in the public domain regarding the vaccines. “The Government...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on January 25.
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COVID-19 Containment Measures Extended to Feb. 10

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the current coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures have been extended for a further two weeks until February 10, 2022. Mr. Holness made the announcement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on January 25. “This means that the curfew hours remain from 10:00 p.m. nightly to 5:00 a.m. the following morning, until...
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