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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

Jamaicans Urged to Embrace Mediation for Conflict Resolution

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging all Jamaicans to use mediation as a dispute-resolution tool. “We implore Jamaicans to use mediation in their families, among their friends and coworkers, and even with strangers, where conflicts may arise. Mediation is...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) presents New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Sharon Hughes, with a social contract and the keys to her new home. Occasion was the handover ceremony for Ms. Hughes
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) presents New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Sharon Hughes, with a social contract and the keys to her new home. Occasion was the handover ceremony for Ms. Hughes' new one bedroom unit in St. Vincent District, Trelawny on Friday (June 6). Sharing in the moment are (from left) Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert and Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters.

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Housing Units in Trelawny
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) looks on as New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Patrica Rowe (right) embraces her granddaughter, Asantiwa Gordon. Occasion was the handover ceremony for Ms. Rowe
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) looks on as New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Patrica Rowe (right) embraces her granddaughter, Asantiwa Gordon. Occasion was the handover ceremony for Ms. Rowe's new home in Cotton Tree, Trelawny on Friday (June 6).

Patricia Rowe Receives One-bedroom Unit
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left) shares in conversation with Managing Director of Trade Winds Citrus Limited, Peter McConnell, at the True Juice 5K Walk/Run Event in Bog Walk, St. Catherine today (June 8).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left) shares in conversation with Managing Director of Trade Winds Citrus Limited, Peter McConnell, at the True Juice 5K Walk/Run Event in Bog Walk, St. Catherine today (June 8).

PHOTO: PM Attends True Juice 5k Walk/run Event
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) officially cuts the ribbon to hand over a New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) unit to beneficiary, Precious Eason (right) in Freeman
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) officially cuts the ribbon to hand over a New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) unit to beneficiary, Precious Eason (right) in Freeman's Hall, Trelawny on Friday ( June 6). Also participating in the ceremony were (background left) Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters and Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert.

Freeman’s Hall Resident Receives Housing Unit

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new three-bedroom unit to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Ivylin Thompson (right). The occasion was the handover ceremony for the unit in Brampton District, Trelawny on Friday (June 6). Sharing in the moment are Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters (partially hidden, left) and Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert.
HousingPrime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Presents Six Additional Housing Units to Needy Jamaicans Under NSHP

Six deserving beneficiaries in Southern Trelawny are now the proud recipients of housing units provided under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The recipients received the keys to their new homes from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday (June 6). Speaking at the handover ceremony for a three-bedroom unit to Ivylin Thompson, in Brampton District,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, held on Wednesday (June 4) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentDisaster ReliefHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Government Commits to Ensuring that Accountability Systems Continue to Work During Disasters

The Government has affirmed its commitment to ensuring that systems of accountability continue to work during disasters. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that there is an expectation that the Government is at liberty to suspend or ignore rules in the disbursement of public resources. Addressing the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, held on June 4...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE) 2024 ceremony held on Saturday (May 31) on the lawns of Jamaica House.
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43 Young Jamaicans Honoured with PM’s Youth Awards

The outstanding work and achievements of Jamaican youth were on display on Saturday (May 31) as 43 individuals and groups were presented with the 2024 Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE). Held on the Jamaica House lawns, the ceremony awarded young people in the categories of Academics, Agriculture and Agro-Processing, Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship/Social Entrepreneurship, Environmental Protection, Innovation...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), exchanges pleasantries with Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, during a Special Post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Thursday (May 29), at Jamaica House.
National SecurityPrime Minister

Cabinet to Review Report on Social Violence

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has advised that a report on Social Violence has been produced by Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician, Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan. “The report is in the possession of the Government now. We will bring it to Cabinet shortly and once Cabinet has reviewed it, then it will be tabled in Parliament,” the Prime Minister...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Welcomes Upgrade of US Travel Advisory for Jamaica

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the United States’ decision to upgrade its travel advisory for Jamaica from a level three to a level two. Americans are now being advised to "exercise increased caution" rather than “reconsider travel”. “This is significant for Jamaica and it is, indeed, an encouraging development, one that reflects the hard work...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, second right), shares a photo opportunity with the 2024 recipients of the Prime Minister
EducationPrime MinisterYouth

Educators Hailed as Activators of Potential

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the country’s educators as “activators of potential”. “It does not matter how many classrooms we build or how many tablets we distribute, because without the educator, education stalls. The educator is the activator of potential; the educator is the conscience of the classroom. The educator is the one who takes...
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