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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
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a two-bedroom house to Lloyd Edwards (left) at 5 Grant’s Pen Avenue in St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 2). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North East, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a two-bedroom house to Lloyd Edwards (left) at 5 Grant’s Pen Avenue in St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 2). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North East, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Gov’t To Increase Delivery Of Units Under New Social Housing Programme
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’.
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’.

PM Says The Most Vulnerable Must Be Protected
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’.
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’.

PM Says COVID-19 Containment Measures Will End Soon

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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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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening and naming ceremony for the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, located at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (January 19). The new headquarters was named in honour of the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer. (FILE)
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Jamaicans Must Take Greater Responsibility To Protect Themselves From COVID-19 – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is once again calling on Jamaicans to take greater personal responsibility to protect themselves from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Addressing the official opening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s new headquarters in downtown Kingston on January 19, Mr. Holness urged Jamaicans to adhere to the measures that have been implemented under...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground at the unveiling of the Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) US$60-million investment in logistics and port development, at Port Bustamante, on Wednesday (January 12). Sharing in the occasion (from left) are President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley; Chief Executive Officer for KWL, Mark Williams; Chairman of the company, Jeffrey Hall; Group Financial Officer, Clover Moodie, and Deputy Chairman of KWL, Grantley Stephenson.
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PM Keen To Capitalise on the Maritime and Logistics Sector

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says plans are advanced to increase security at the ports and to facilitate growth of the maritime and logistics sector. The Prime Minister was delivering the keynote address at the unveiling of the Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) US$60-million investment in logistics and port infrastructural development on Wednesday (January 12), at Port Bustamante. He...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his main address at the virtual launch of the ‘The Reform of Education in Jamaica 2021 Report’ on Thursday (January 13).
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Jamaica Being Positioned as Caribbean Innovation Hub – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is taking deliberate steps to position Jamaica as the technology and innovation hub of the Caribbean. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the virtual launch of the ‘The Reform of Education in Jamaica 2021 Report’ on Thursday (January 13), said that several initiatives are being undertaken in this regard, including...
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