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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), highlights a point while addressing the first evaluation and planning meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) for the year, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Thursday (January 9). Also pictured (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett Templer; Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Horace Chang. Prime Minister Holness is Chairman of the NRSC.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), highlights a point while addressing the first evaluation and planning meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) for the year, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Thursday (January 9). Also pictured (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett Templer; Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Horace Chang. Prime Minister Holness is Chairman of the NRSC.

PM Says Government Committed To Preserving Lives Of Jamaicans

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to putting in place the necessary policies, infrastructure and systems to preserve the lives of Jamaicans on the nation’s roads. “We have a vested interest in ensuring that...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), addresses a stakeholder meeting on the development of Port Royal, at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew, on January 8. Listening keenly (from left) are: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr.; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell. The meeting brought together representatives from the Port Authority of Jamaica, the Urban Development Corporation, the security forces and other stakeholders regarding the development of Port Royal.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), addresses a stakeholder meeting on the development of Port Royal, at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew, on January 8. Listening keenly (from left) are: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr.; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell. The meeting brought together representatives from the Port Authority of Jamaica, the Urban Development Corporation, the security forces and other stakeholders regarding the development of Port Royal.

PM Says Port Royal Will Be Safe And Hassle-Free For Tourists
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Coordinator of the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ 15th Annual National Gathering, Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (left), and President of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, on Wednesday (January 8), at the National Arena in Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Coordinator of the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ 15th Annual National Gathering, Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (left), and President of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, on Wednesday (January 8), at the National Arena in Kingston.

Prime Minister Calls On All Jamaicans To Give Information To The Security Forces
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips, share a symbolic handshake for peace for Jamaica, at the 15th annual ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ service at the National Arena in Kingston on Wednesday (January 8).
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips, share a symbolic handshake for peace for Jamaica, at the 15th annual ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ service at the National Arena in Kingston on Wednesday (January 8).

PM Calls On Support Of Church As Gov’t Works To Curtail Crime And Violence
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses heads of agencies with responsibility for the water, housing and infrastructure portfolios of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, during a meeting at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (January 8).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses heads of agencies with responsibility for the water, housing and infrastructure portfolios of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, during a meeting at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (January 8).

Prime Minister Holness Urges Agency Heads To Pursue Growth-Inducing Projects

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ribbon cutting ceremony at the re-opening of the recently upgraded Kingston air traffic control centre, in Kingston, on Wednesday, December 18.
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PM Commends JCAA On Its Modernisation Programme

Prime Minister Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) for the seamless execution of its modernization programme. The programme included the upgrading of major components of the Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Systems, which are responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient air traffic management in and around the island. “I extend the nation’s...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ribbon cutting ceremony at the re-opening of the recently upgraded Kingston air traffic control centre, in Kingston, on Wednesday, December 18
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Increased Revenue Expected From Overflight Services

Jamaica is expected to earn increased revenues from overflight services as a result of the recent US$17 million (J$2 billion) upgrade to the Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC). Speaking at the recent opening of the centre, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, explained that Aviation contributes billions of dollars to the Jamaican economy, both directly and indirectly. “Simply...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents a certificate of title to new home owner, Medlyn Dixon (left), during a ceremony at the Greater Portmore Open Bible Church, on Wednesday (December 18). She was among 30 persons who were provided with titles at the event. Also pictured (from second right) are: Member of Parliament for South St. Catherine, Fitz Jackson; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; and joint title holder with Ms. Dixon, Michael Cole.
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PM Hands Over Titles To 30 Families In Greater Portmore

Another 30 Jamaican families now have security of tenure after being presented with certificates of title to their own homes by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The new homeowners, who hail from Greater Portmore, received their documents during a ceremony at the Greater Portmore Open Bible Church in St. Catherine on Wednesday (Dec. 18). Prime Minister Holness told...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially reopen the upgraded Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC), at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (December 18). He is assistsed by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (second left). Looking on (from left) are Vice President of Sales for French company, Thales, Frédérique Miller; and Director General, JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh.
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PM Opens Upgraded Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (December 18), officially reopened the multimillion-dollar upgraded Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC), located at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) headquarters in St. Andrew. The upgrading project, which is part of the JCAA’s ongoing modernisation programme, included installation of a new state-of-the-art voice communication control system; cutting-edge, system-wide air traffic...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right); and wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, spread Christmas cheer to children as they present them with gifts during the Prime Minister’s annual treat for children, which was held on the grounds of the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday (December 15).
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Prime Minister Holness Fetes 2,000 Children At Christmas Treat

The number of youngsters afforded the opportunity to enjoy the Prime Minister’s annual Christmas treat for children has more than doubled since its inception in 2016. The event, which started with about 500 children at Vale Royal, the Prime Minister’s official residence, has increased and now caters to as many as 2,000 youngsters. This prompted the organisers to relocate the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents keys to a housing unit in Darliston Grove, Westmoreland, to Adria Hedley, on Wednesday (December 4). Mr. Holness also handed over housing solutions in Shrewsbury in the parish on the day.
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Gov’t Will Not Relent Against Criminals – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will not yield in its fight against criminal activity in the country. “Let me make it absolutely clear – this Prime Minister and the Government will not relent against the criminals. “So, if there is any expectation that if the States of Public Emergency (SOE) are not renewed, that it...
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