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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press conference from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston on Wednesday (July 8).
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press conference from the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston on Wednesday (July 8).

Prime Minister Says DPP’s Tenure To Be Extended For Three Years

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)...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents new homeowner, Andrew Brodber, with his keys at the official opening of the SilverSun Estates housing development in St. Catherine, today (July 1). Mr. Holness handed over keys to 50 new homeowners.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents new homeowner, Andrew Brodber, with his keys at the official opening of the SilverSun Estates housing development in St. Catherine, today (July 1). Mr. Holness handed over keys to 50 new homeowners.

Prime Minister Hands Over Keys To New Homeowners At SilverSun Estates
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Lloyd Distant (second right), during the National Consensus on Crime stakeholder meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on June 25. Others taking part (from second left) are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; Chairman of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), Dr. Elizabeth Ward; and Professor of Political Sociology, University of the West Indies, Anthony Harriott.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Lloyd Distant (second right), during the National Consensus on Crime stakeholder meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on June 25. Others taking part (from second left) are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; Chairman of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), Dr. Elizabeth Ward; and Professor of Political Sociology, University of the West Indies, Anthony Harriott.

Prime Minister Meets With Members Of Committee For The National Consensus On Crime
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the sitting of the House of Representatives on June 16. Listening is Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the sitting of the House of Representatives on June 16. Listening is Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Gov’t To Soon Make Announcement On Reopening Of Restaurants
Prime Minister, the Most Hon, Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially commission into service a new bridge in Bowden Hill, St. Andrew, on Thursday (June 18). He is assisted by (from left) Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor, Delroy Williams; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Member of Parliament, West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon, Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially commission into service a new bridge in Bowden Hill, St. Andrew, on Thursday (June 18). He is assisted by (from left) Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor, Delroy Williams; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Member of Parliament, West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

PM Commissions Bowden Hill Bridge

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Statement from Prime Minister Andrew Holness – Declaration of Zone of Special Operations in August Town

As Prime Minister acting in accordance with the advice of the National Security Council, and having received the written agreement of the Commissioner of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff, I have declared a Zone of Special Operations under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017. The Law Reform (Zones of...
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PM Expresses Confidence In CMU Council

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed confidence that the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council will carry out its work in a manner that will make Jamaica proud. The Prime Minister, who was speaking at the ceremony to break ground for the Caribbean Estates housing development on Wednesday (June 17), noted that while the CMU has faltered and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council members during a meeting on the campus in Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Seated is President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, who is Chairman of the Council.
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Prime Minister Encourages Members Of CMU Council

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has encouraged members of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council to have “unquestionable integrity, knowledge of the field, proven competence, visionary thinking, commitment to excellence and commitment to Jamaica”. In recent months, the CMU has been under scrutiny with regard to its operations and management. Speaking to Council Members of the institution on...
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Prime Minister’s Statement On the Shooting Death of Policemen by Criminals in Spanish Town St. Catherine

I am deeply saddened to learn of the deadly turn of events which resulted in the death of at least two (2) members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the serious wounding of two others while on operation early this morning. The killing of law enforcement officers is an immeasurable tragedy and we will not rest until the perpetrators...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks with son of the late Susan Bogle, Omari Stephens (left), during his visit to August Town on Wednesday (June 3). At right is Minister of Science and Technology, and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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Susan Bogle’s House To Be Repaired

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has committed to ensuring that significant repairs are done to the dilapidated house in which the family of the late Susan Bogle resides. It is alleged that Ms. Bogle, 44 years of age, was killed at her home during a joint police-military operation in the community of August Town in St. Andrew, on...
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PM Holness: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the first virtual Extraordinary Inter-Sessional Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) on Wednesday (June 3).
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PM Urges Solidarity Among OACPS Members To Address Challenges Posed By COVID-19

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to work together to address the development challenges posed by the current global pandemic. Mr. Holness, who was addressing the first virtual Extraordinary Inter-Sessional Summit of Heads of State and Government of the OACPS on Wednesday (June 2), said...
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