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Minister without Portfolio (Water, Works and Housing) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (2nd right), is shown details of the proposed Rio Cobre water treatment plant, to be built in Content, St. Catherine, by the National Water Commission’s (NWC) Chief Engineer, Garth Jackson (2nd left), during a visit to the project site on Wednesday, April 27. Looking on (from left) are: Engineering Manager, Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Peter Clarke; and NWC President, Mark Barnett.

Gov’t to Spend $20 Billion on Water Projects in St. Catherine

By: Douglas McIntosh, April 29, 2016

The Government is to spend some $20 billion (US$160 million) to undertake two water improvement projects in St. Catherine this year. These are the Soapberry wastewater treatment plant, which is...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chairman, Economic Growth Council, Michael Lee-Chin, at the official launch of the council, yesterday (April 27), at the Office of the Prime Minister, in Kingston.

Government Launches Economic Growth Council

By: Chris Patterson, April 28, 2016

Minister of State with responsibility for Works in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Everald Warmington (centre), along with members of the National Works Agency (NWA) examine section of a damaged roadway during a tour of Eastern Portland, yesterday (April 26). Sections of the parish were severely affected by recent heavy rains. Also touring some affected areas were Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson and her team from the Ministry.

Teams Tour Rain Affected Areas of Portland

By: Chris Patterson, April 27, 2016

Office of the Prime Minister 9 years ago Geospatial Technologies – A tool to fight the spread of Infectious Diseases
By: Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, April 27, 2016
Office of the Prime Minister 9 years ago National Identification System on Track for 2020
By: Office of the Prime Minister, April 21, 2016
Finance & Public Service 9 years ago NIDS Project Gets $15 Million
By: Denise Dennis, April 21, 2016

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

MHPM Saddened by devastation in Japan and Ecuador

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the impact of earthquakes, which have affected Japan as well as Ecuador over the past few days. The Prime Minister...

By: Office of the Prime Minister, April 18, 2016

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), joins in the cutting of ribbon to open the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on April 15. Others (from left) are: Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; General Manager of the hotel, Koen Hietbrink; Chairman, Pan-Jamaican Investment Trust Ltd, Stephen Facey; Opposition Spokesperson for Tourism, Dr. Wykeham McNeill; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz;

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Growth Ministry to Improve Ease and Speed of Doing Business

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation will enable faster decision-making and improve ease and speed of doing business. Mr. Holness...

By: Denise Dennis, April 16, 2016

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the official opening ceremony for the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Announces Jamaica House Fellowship

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government plans to establish a Jamaica House Fellowship, which will encourage the country’s young talent to join the public sector. Mr....

By: Chris Patterson, April 16, 2016

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Will Keep Citizens Informed and Engaged – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he will be making it a priority to keep Jamaicans informed about issues relating to governance. He gave the commitment at a...

By: Garwin Davis, April 16, 2016

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holiness (2nd left), exchange greetings at the official opening of the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14. At centre is wife of the Governor-General, the Most Hon. Lady Allen. The trade show will run until April 17 and is being held at the National Arena and the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Will Continue to Support Productive Sectors

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will continue to provide support for the productive sectors to enable them to become more competitive. He said the restoration...

By: Chris Patterson, April 16, 2016

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the inaugural Mona Debates at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus on Thursday, April 14. The debate, held in collaboration with the India High Commission, was to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Indian Activist, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed Investment Ambassador to India

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is moving to establish closer relations with India, which is a growing economic and political power. To that end, he...

By: Denise Dennis, April 16, 2016

9 years ago Governor GeneralOffice of the Prime Minister

Major Water Systems to be Developed

The Government will, this year, undertake the development and expansion of a number of water systems in order to improve service delivery to several communities. Among these are: the Rio...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, April 15, 2016

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) observes as newly appointed State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Everald Warmington, takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office, during his swearing in ceremony at King’s House on April 13, 2016.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Everald Warmington Appointed State Minister in OPM

Member of Parliament for South West St. Catherine, Everald Warmington, has been appointed as State Minister with responsibility for Works in the Office of the Prime Minister. In his address...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, April 13, 2016