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Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.

Apprehensive Data Controllers Encouraged to Seek Support from OIC

Data controllers who are apprehensive about the changes brought on by the Data Protection Act, 2020 are being encouraged to seek support from the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC)....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to Angelyn Miller (third from right) of Johns Hall, St. James, and her children on Monday, January 8. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Chairperson of the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb; Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Councillor for the Springmount Division, Uvel Graham.

PM Highlights Transparent Selection Process of NSHP

By: Okoye Henry, January 11, 2024

Eligible Public Officials Urged to Submit Statutory Declarations by March 31

By: E. Hartman Reckord, January 10, 2024

Office of the Prime Minister 2 years ago Government Will Provide Affordable Housing for Poor and Disadvantaged – PM
By: Garwin Davis, January 10, 2024
Office of the Prime Minister 2 years ago Gov’t Focused on Increasing Productivity
By: Chris Patterson, January 5, 2024
Office of the Prime Minister 2 years ago Prime Minister Holness Announces Extension of Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway
By: Office of the Prime Minister, December 29, 2023

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Close up of couple showing keys to their new home.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

NHT to Expand Pool of Partners under Microfinance Programme

More institutions will be added to the National Housing Trust (NHT) pool of financial partners from which qualifying contributors can access additional funds under the improved Housing Microfinance Loan programme....

By: Rocheda Bartley, December 29, 2023

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to beneficiary, Beverley Espeut (in wheelchair), during a handover ceremony held in Fort George, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on December 21. Looking on are relatives and friends of Miss Espeut; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (second right) and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Homes in St. Mary under the NSHP

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to beneficiary, Beverley Espeut (in...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), gives the keys to beneficiary of a one-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in Belfield, St. Mary, Susettee Hudson, at the official handover of the house on December 21. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams and Member of Parliament for St. Mary, South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over One-bedroom Unit in Belfield, St. Mary

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), gives the keys to beneficiary of a one-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in Belfield, St. Mary, Susettee...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom home in Belfield, St. Mary, to beneficiary Davis Morris (second left) under the New Social Housing Programme, in Belfield, St. Mary, on Thursday (December 21). Looking on are son of the beneficiary, Calvin Morris (in wheelchair); Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and St. Mary South Eastern Member of Parliament, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Hands Over House in St. Mary

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom home in Belfield, St. Mary, to beneficiary Davis Morris (second left) under...

Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Audrey Sewell (centre), is flanked by top awardees in the Office of the Cabinet’s Front Office Décor Competition, at the awards presentation on December 21 at Jamaica House. The Ministry of Education and Youth received the first-place trophy.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Office of the Cabinet’s Front Office Decor Competition Awards

Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Audrey Sewell (centre), is flanked by top awardees in the Office of the Cabinet’s Front Office Décor Competition, at the awards presentation on December 21 at Jamaica...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, addresses the second staging of the Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom Lecture at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 14.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Activities for Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom Ceremony

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, has announced a series of events for the upcoming Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom ceremony, slated...

By: Okoye Henry, December 21, 2023

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (ninth left, front row), with Clarendon participants in the Government’s Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme at a social advancement ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in Kingston, on December 15. Also with the participants are (from fifth left, front row): Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan; Chairman of the Board of Directors, HEART/NSTA Trust, Professor Alvin Wint; Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton; Minister of Labour and Social Security and MP for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; Clarendon Northern MP, Dwight Sibbles; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

100 Lift Participants Placed in Private-Sector Jobs

One hundred of the 509 young Jamaicans who have advanced to the next phase of the Government’s Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme have been placed in private-sector jobs....

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, December 21, 2023

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house to Shaneil Francis (third left) in Casabanna, Clifton, St. Catherine on December 19. The house is the latest unit delivered under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Authrine Scarlett [partially hidden]; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t to Hand Over 300 Titles to Clifton Residents in February

Approximately 300 land titles will be handed over to residents of Clifton, St. Catherine, in 2024 to regularise ownership of land they have occupied for several years. Prime Minister, the...

By: Chris Patterson, December 20, 2023