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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets daughter of the late Christopher Bovell, Paula Kerr-Jarrett Wegman, during the thanksgiving service for the former Senator, at the St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Kingston on Tuesday (February 10).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets daughter of the late Christopher Bovell, Paula Kerr-Jarrett Wegman, during the thanksgiving service for the former Senator, at the St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Kingston on Tuesday (February 10).

PM Hails The Late Christopher Bovell

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has hailed former Senator and attorney-at-law Christopher Bovell as a man of “unquestioned integrity”, whose life was defined by service and a deep commitment to Jamaica. Mr. Bovell, who was 87 years...
Floral tributes were laid at the shrine of the late former Prime Minister, Most Hon. Michael Manley, to mark the 101st anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (December 10).
Floral tributes were laid at the shrine of the late former Prime Minister, Most Hon. Michael Manley, to mark the 101st anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (December 10).

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Michael Manley
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) insignia to Omar Wilson, widower of late Consul General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the celebration of life service held at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey, on December 5. Mrs. Roach Wilson was conferred with the national honour earlier this year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Jamaica’s development in education, technology, and the strengthening of healthcare capacity. Looking on (from left) are United States Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) insignia to Omar Wilson, widower of late Consul General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the celebration of life service held at the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey, on December 5. Mrs. Roach Wilson was conferred with the national honour earlier this year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Jamaica’s development in education, technology, and the strengthening of healthcare capacity. Looking on (from left) are United States Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Hundreds Gather in New Jersey to Pay Final Tribute to Late Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson
President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.
President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.

Senators Hail Late Dorothy Pine Mclarty
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses sympathy as Errol Anderson (right) wipes his tears while recounting the moments after learning that his two daughters and three grandchildren died in a head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, United States, on Saturday (June 21). Dr. Holness paid his respects to the grieving father and grandfather at his home in Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 25) where he offered his condolences.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses sympathy as Errol Anderson (right) wipes his tears while recounting the moments after learning that his two daughters and three grandchildren died in a head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, United States, on Saturday (June 21). Dr. Holness paid his respects to the grieving father and grandfather at his home in Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 25) where he offered his condolences.

PHOTOS: PM Visits Grieving Father Who Lost Two Daughters and Three Granchildren in Devastating Florida Crash

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Legacy of Late Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, Celebrated on 95th Birth Anniversary

Late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was celebrated for his pivotal role in building Jamaica, on the 95th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Seaga’s life and work of took centre stage during a floral tribute and ceremony on Wednesday (May 28) at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Among the participants were Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....
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Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, places a wreath at the shrine of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Michael Manley, during a floral tribute held at National Heroes Park in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (December 10) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mr. Manley’s birth. Mr. Manley, who was Jamaica’s fourth Prime Minister, served from 1972 to 1980 and 1989 to 1992. He was born on December 10, 1924 and died on March 6, 1997.
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PHOTOS: Most Hon. Michael Manley Floral Tribute

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, places a wreath at the shrine of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Michael Manley, during a floral tribute held at National Heroes Park in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (December 10) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mr. Manley’s birth. Mr. Manley, who was Jamaica’s fourth Prime Minister, served from 1972 to 1980 and...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, places flowers at the monument in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, in honour of National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, on Labour Day, Thursday (May 23).
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Mayor Vernon Says Samuel Sharpe’s Leadership Continues to Inspire Jamaicans

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe’s leadership and uncompromising anti-slavery ideology continue to inspire the fight against injustice in Jamaica. Speaking at the annual floral tribute, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Labour Day, May 23, Mayor Vernon urged citizens to remember Sam Sharpe's legacy and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, hold a replica of the Lynden G. Newland bust. Occasion was the unveiling for the sculpture in honour of the late former Labour Minister, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s National Heroes Circle location in Kingston on May 22. Sharing the moment is Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Gov’t Committed to Policies That Enhance the Lives of Jamaicans – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Honorable Andrew Holness, says the Government remains steadfast in its commitment to implementing policies that promote social cohesion, reduce inequality, and enhance the quality of life for all Jamaicans.  He noted that as a nation, the Government cannot afford to sacrifice the well-being of the most disadvantaged citizens in the pursuit of short-term gains.  “We must...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. places a wreath at the Agnes “Aggie” Benard Monument, downtown Kingston, during the National Workers’ Week/Labour Day wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday (May 21) . The monument pays tribute to Jamaicans who participated in the 1938 labour strike, which have resulted in improved work conditions for today’s workers. National Workers’ Week, under the theme ‘Recognising abilities, fostering greater inclusion of our workers’, culminates with the observance on Labour Day on May 23.
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PHOTOS: Wreath-Laying at Aggie Bernard Monument

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. places a wreath at the Agnes “Aggie” Benard Monument, downtown Kingston, during the National Workers’ Week/Labour Day wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday (May 21) . The monument pays tribute to Jamaicans who participated in the 1938 labour strike, which have resulted in improved work conditions for today’s workers. National Workers’ Week,...
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