Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the backlog of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests will be cleared by the end of this month. “There is a significant backlog and we are not satisfied with that. The Minister of Health [and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton] has committed that he will ensure that these are cleared up by the 31st...

 

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (July 23) officially handed over 20 new trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), which will improve garbage collection across the island. Speaking at the presentation ceremony at Jamaica House, Mr. Holness said that the Government is making capital investments in equipment that will improve service delivery and build...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaicans need to make a mental shift from merely being users of technology to becoming developers and creators of technology. “It may seem like an audacious vision for a small island like Jamaica, but in addition to being known for our speed on the track, our music and… for leading resistance to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that while the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created some severe economic challenges for Jamaica, there are some surprisingly strong indicators that bode well for the future. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the handing over of a one bedroom house to an elderly person in Bogue District, St. Elizabeth, on July 17,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, commissioned a rehabilitated bridge along Liguanea Avenue in St. Andrew on July 9, which will benefit thousands of citizens who use the thoroughfare daily. The structure, which was renovated at a cost of $26.5 million, replaces an outdated bridge that had narrow lanes for drivers and was not safe for pedestrians to cross....

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says he has recommended a three-year extension of the tenure of the current Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Paula Llewellyn. He made the disclosure during a virtual press briefing on Wednesday (July 8) from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston. After serving as DPP for the past 12 years,...