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Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.
Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.

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...
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.
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.

Performance Criteria for Contractors to Be Introduced in Public Procurement Process
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.
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.

Georges River Bridge in St. Andrew Rehabilitated
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
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

IDB Official Says Digital Economy Will Enhance Public Service Delivery
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).
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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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.
EducationPrime MinisterYouth

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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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 754 housing solutions at Rhyne Park Estate in Rose Hall, St. James, on Friday, August 9.
HousingPrime Minister

Rhyne Park Homeowners Urged to Protect Property Value

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging potential homeowners in the Rhyne Park Estate development in St. James not to engage in practices that will devalue their investment. He said that no structures should be erected or activities undertaken that are not in accordance with the purchase agreement. “Some people are going to want to set up shop....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the construction of 754 housing solutions at Rhyne Park Estate in Rose Hall, St. James, on Friday, August 9. Others (from left) are: General Manager of Henan Fifth Construction Group Company Ltd, Baoguo Chen; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Chairman of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Norman Brown.
HousingPrime Minister

Holness Administration Holds Record for Most Houses Built

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the Government is committed to solving the country’s housing and land settlement issues. Already, he says, the current Administration which he leads holds the strongest record in housing. The National Housing Trust is on track to build 22,000 homes by the end of this financial year, the most housing solutions built by a...
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The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister greets the Hon Alden McLaughlin, Premier of the Cayman Islands after discussions at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 7.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Meets with Premier of the Cayman Islands

Prime Minister Andrew Holness earlier this week (August 7) held discussions at the Office of the Prime Minister, with a high-level delegation from the Government of the Cayman Islands, led by Honourable Alden McLaughlin, Premier and Minister for Employment and Border Control; Community Affairs and International Trade, Investment, Aviation and Maritime Affairs. The delegation visited Jamaica to strengthen cooperation in...
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The Most Hon Andrew Holness, Prime Minister speaking at the launch of the Electronic Business Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on August 7, 2019.
Prime MinisterTechnology

Government Moves to Modernize Jamaica

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asserted that the Government has not given up on the National Identification System (NIDS). The Prime Minister says the faster the Jamaican society embraces the imminent move to a digital society, more advantages will be realised. The Prime Minister made the comments earlier this week (August 7) during his keynote address at the launch of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is briefed on details of the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) newly established Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) by Chief Executive Officer, Judith Ramlogan, during the launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 7). Mr. Holness was the keynote speaker.
CommerceIndustryPrime Minister

COJ to Facilitate 24-Hour Online Business Registration From Any Location

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan, says the entity is looking to embark on the next phase of its programme of technology-based value-added customer service delivery. This follows Wednesday’s (August 7) launch of the innovative Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), presents Director, Rite Solutions Development Company, Owen Campbell (2nd right), with a signed copy of the joint venture agreement for the provision of 623 new solutions under the Shooter
HousingPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

623 New Housing Solutions At Shooter’s Hill

Construction is to begin by December on 623 new solutions under the Shooter’s Hill Housing Development project in Portmore, St. Catherine at a cost of $7 billion. This is being facilitated through a joint venture agreement between the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) and Rite Solutions Development Company. Under the public-private partnership, affordable housing solutions, starting at $7.6 million, will...
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