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(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the Petrojam Review Committee
(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the Petrojam Review Committee's press conference held at Banquet Hall, Jamaica House, on June 27.

Jamaica Provides Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance for The Bahamas

Jamaica is providing disaster relief and humanitarian assistance for The Bahamas, which was hit by Hurricane Dorian. An advanced mission was sent to The Bahamas this morning that will assist in carrying out more rescues and assisting with recovery efforts...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), highlights a point while fielding questions from media personnel during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5). The press conference was held to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also shared details on relief for the Bahamas after the passage of Hurricane Dorian. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), highlights a point while fielding questions from media personnel during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5). The press conference was held to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also shared details on relief for the Bahamas after the passage of Hurricane Dorian. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

PM Announces SOE In Clarendon and St. Catherine
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), highlights a point while fielding questions from media personnel during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5). The press conference was held to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also shared details on relief for the Bahamas after the passage of Hurricane Dorian. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), highlights a point while fielding questions from media personnel during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5). The press conference was held to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also shared details on relief for the Bahamas after the passage of Hurricane Dorian. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

DART Heads to The Bahamas
Satellite View of Hurricane Dorian over The Bahamas
Satellite View of Hurricane Dorian over The Bahamas

Disaster Response Team Primed and Ready to Assist Bahamas – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at Friday’s (August 30) ground-breaking ceremony for the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) $1.46 billion Twickenham Glades, housing development in St. Catherine.
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Clarification on the Status of The Bernard Lodge Housing Project to Be Provided Soon – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says clarification on the status of the Bernard Lodge housing project in St. Catherine, in light of concerns raised, will be provided soon. Mr. Holness said the project, which aims to provide 1,600 housing solutions, has been halted to address stakeholder concerns regarding, among other things, issues with the perceived displacement of agricultural...
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Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.
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Baugh: A Statesman, a True Gentleman of Jamaican

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today recognized the tremendous contribution of Dr. Kenneth Baugh to the development of Jamaica and hailed him as a true gentleman of Jamaican Politics. Dr. Kenneth Baugh OJ, transitioned this morning at home in Kingston. He was born on February 24, 1941, in Montego Bay, St. James. He attended the Springfield Primary School; Cornwall College and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, centre), affixes his signature to one of three local sub-contracts for rehabilitation works under the South Coast Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP). The signing took place during a ceremony at Jamaica House on Monday (Aug. 26). Also participating (seated, from left) are: Managing Director, Alcar Construction and Haulage Company Limited, Junior Leslie (one of the local contractors); China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) Country Manager, Dangran Bi; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell. Overseeing the process (standing at left) is Manager, Communication and Customer Services, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw. Also standing (from second left) are: Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz; Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Fenton Ferguson; and Chief Executive Officer, NWA, Everton G. Hunter.
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Performance Criteria for Contractors to Be Introduced in Public Procurement Process

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he has mandated the new procurement authority to develop a policy outline to introduce performance management contracting in the procurement process. He said the introduction of this accountability mechanism will serve to improve how contractors work. “We know of several contractors who have work they don’t finish; they don’t complete it on...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), officially reopens the rehabilitated Georges River Bridge in East Rural St. Andrew during a ceremony on Wednesday (August 21). Also participating are: Member of Parliament for the constituency, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), and National Works Agency (NWA) Communication and Customer Services Manager, Stephen Shaw.
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Georges River Bridge in St. Andrew Rehabilitated

Residents of Mavis Bank and adjoining areas in East Rural St. Andrew now have easier access to their communities, following the rehabilitation of the Georges River Bridge in the constituency. The bridge, which is located in Violet Bank, was renovated at a cost of $21 million by the National Works Agency (NWA). It was officially re-opened by Prime Minister, the...
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Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean Country Manager, Therese Turner-Jones, emphasising a point while speaking at the recent launch of the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) newly established Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston
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IDB Official Says Digital Economy Will Enhance Public Service Delivery

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Manager, Therese Turner-Jones, believes Jamaica’s proposed transformation to a fully digital economy will enhance public service delivery and, by extension, the lives of persons accessing attendant provisions. Among the potential benefits to be derived, she says, are the streamlining of benefits, so that they “get to where they ought to be,” and significant savings...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (6th left), makes a point at a meeting with stakeholders from the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Urban Development Corporation regarding the development of Port Royal, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on August 14. Also present were Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (5th left), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (7th left).
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PHOTOS: PM Hosts Port Royal Development Meeting

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (6th left), makes a point at a meeting with stakeholders from the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Urban Development Corporation regarding the development of Port Royal, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on August 14. Also present were Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (5th left), and Minister without Portfolio in the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at a Primary Exit Profile (PEP) awards function at Jamaica House on Wednesday (Aug 14). Also pictured at the head table is Acting Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Damian Cox. The awards ceremony recognised 15 children of OPM and Office of the Cabinet staff members, who were successful in their PEP exams this year. The Prime Minister presented them with book vouchers for back-to-school.
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No Child Should Be Denied Education Due To Fees – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says no child should be denied access to an education due to obligatory prohibitive fees being charged by schools. “I’m not saying that the parents must not contribute, but sometimes, we miss the bigger picture (which) is to make sure that no child, regardless of the income status of your household is in...
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