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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses a joint press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22), following bilateral discussions with United States (US) Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo (right), who is on a two-day working visit to the island.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses a joint press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 22), following bilateral discussions with United States (US) Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo (right), who is on a two-day working visit to the island.

PM Reaffirms Commitment To A Unified CARICOM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to a unified Caribbean Community (CARICOM). “Jamaica does not want to see, and does not engage in any policy that would divide CARICOM, which is an important fraternity...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaking during a panel discussion at the Caribbean Infrastructure Conference (CARIF). The event was held at AC Hotel by Marriott on Tuesday (January 21). The other participants (from left) are: Minister of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure for the Cayman Islands, Hon. Joseph Hew; and Regional Head of KPMG
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaking during a panel discussion at the Caribbean Infrastructure Conference (CARIF). The event was held at AC Hotel by Marriott on Tuesday (January 21). The other participants (from left) are: Minister of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure for the Cayman Islands, Hon. Joseph Hew; and Regional Head of KPMG's Global Infrastructure Business for the Americas and India, Stephen Beatty.

Jamaica Poised For Sustainable Growth – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, views the Appleton Estate Prime Minister’s Reserve Jamaica Rum, during a recent tour of the estate located in Nassau Valley, St. Elizabeth.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, views the Appleton Estate Prime Minister’s Reserve Jamaica Rum, during a recent tour of the estate located in Nassau Valley, St. Elizabeth.

Prime Minister Tours Appleton Estate
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 (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

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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.
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Prime Minister Calls On All Jamaicans To Give Information To The Security Forces

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans, including members of the church community, to help in the fight against crime and violence, by distancing themselves from persons who are involved in criminality, and to provide the security forces with information. “Be smart about what you are doing and share information,” the Prime Minister urged, during his...
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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).
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Prime Minister Holness Urges Agency Heads To Pursue Growth-Inducing Projects

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged the heads of agencies under the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to focus on developing fresh, innovative projects guaranteed to generate higher levels of sustainable inclusive economic growth for Jamaica. “We need to now start thinking of game-changing innovative and large projects. Let’s look at projects that could solve...
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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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