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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official ground-breaking ceremony for the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project in Short Hills, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 11). 
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official ground-breaking ceremony for the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project in Short Hills, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 11). 

Rural School Bus Programme Will Promote Discipline, Positive Values

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Rural School Bus Programme is a transformational initiative, that will not only ensure a safer and more comfortable environment for students, but also promote discipline and positive values.  “It’s one...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares a moment with members of the National Commercial Bank (NCB) team (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Bowen; NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn; and CEO of the NCB Foundation, Perrin Gayle. The event was the NCB hosted event titled: ‘Hurricane Beryl: Building a Better Jamaica Fund National Tribute to Partnership and Recovery,’ held July 10 at the S Hotel in Kingston.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares a moment with members of the National Commercial Bank (NCB) team (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Bowen; NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn; and CEO of the NCB Foundation, Perrin Gayle. The event was the NCB hosted event titled: ‘Hurricane Beryl: Building a Better Jamaica Fund National Tribute to Partnership and Recovery,’ held July 10 at the S Hotel in Kingston.

PM Hails Impact of Fund Set Up to Support Hurricane Beryl Recovery
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Jamaica's Prime Minister and Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the CARICOM Business Forum Breakfast held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). The forum formed part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM being held in the parish from July 6 to 8.

CARICOM Must Cut Red Tape That Hampers Trade – PM
Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Gervase Warner (right), at a business forum breakfast held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). Also on hand to greet Dr. Holness are (from left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga. The forum formed part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being held in Montego Bay from July 6 to 8.
Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Gervase Warner (right), at a business forum breakfast held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). Also on hand to greet Dr. Holness are (from left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga. The forum formed part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being held in Montego Bay from July 6 to 8.

Prime Minister Emphasises Need for Strengthened Regional Security
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Afreximbank’s Acting Chief Operating Officer of the Caribbean Office, Okechukwu Ihejirika (right), at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Afreximbank at Half Moon in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday, July 8. Observing are (from left) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Afreximbank’s Acting Chief Operating Officer of the Caribbean Office, Okechukwu Ihejirika (right), at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Afreximbank at Half Moon in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday, July 8. Observing are (from left) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah.

Jamaica Accedes to Partnership Agreement Between CARICOM and Afreximbank

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PM Reaffirms Pivotal Role of Private Sector in Regional Development

Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the pivotal role of the private sector in driving regional development and economic transformation across the Caribbean. Addressing a CARICOM Business Forum hosted by the CARICOM Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James,...
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Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, addresses the opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6).
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Projects to Improve Regional Travel, Trade and Logistics

Caribbean countries are looking at a regional ferry service, which could revolutionise travel and trade among the islands, reducing the dependence on air transport and making travel more affordable. The private sector-led project will transport both passengers and cargo. Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, in her address at the opening ceremony at the 49th Regular Meeting of the...
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Presentation 2 Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, points out the Bresheh branding on a bag embossed with the CARICOM logo to Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett. Dr. Holnesss presented the locally made bag to Dr. Barnett at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Saturday (July 5), where the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM is under way. Jamaica is hosting the meeting under the theme ‘People, Partnership and Prosperity – Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future’.
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PHOTO: PM Gifts Locally Made Bag to CARICOM Secretary-General

Presentation 2 Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, points out the Bresheh branding on a bag embossed with the CARICOM logo to Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett. Dr. Holnesss presented the locally made bag to Dr. Barnett at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Saturday (July 5),...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, listen as Jamaica
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PHOTOS: PM Tours JCF Expo with CARICOM Delegates

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, listen as Jamaica's Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), guides a tour of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Transformations, People and Quality Technology Expo 2.0 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6). The exhibition, being held during...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, at Sunday’s (July 6) opening ceremony of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, currently in progress at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.
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PM Says Voices of Young People Must Be Heard

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the voices of young people must be heard when decisions are being taken that will determine the future of the Caribbean region. “Youth across the region have thoughts and ideas about what we are trying to put in place for them and future generations,” said Dr. Holness. The Prime Minister was...
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Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6).
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War on Gangs Must Be Treated as War on Terror – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says CARICOM nations must take a strong stance on organised criminal gangs, noting that gang violence must be regarded as acts of terrorism. The CARICOM Chairman said that gang networks have evolved far beyond traditional street-level crime, posing a threat to the region’s security, and must be given the same urgency and...
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