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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Norma Cooper, display the signed document for her one-bedroom unit in Lima, Adelphi, St. James, on January 8. Also at the ceremony (from left) are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Government Will Provide Affordable Housing for Poor and Disadvantaged – PM

By: Garwin Davis, January 10, 2024

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to providing affordable housing for the country’s poor and disadvantaged in an equitable and non-partisan manner, through a...

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Focused on Increasing Productivity

By: Chris Patterson, January 5, 2024

The May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) which was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).

Prime Minister Holness Announces Extension of Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway

By: Office of the Prime Minister, December 29, 2023

Office of the Prime Minister 2 years ago NHT to Expand Pool of Partners under Microfinance Programme
By: Rocheda Bartley, December 29, 2023
Office of the Prime Minister 2 years ago PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Homes in St. Mary under the NSHP
Office of the Prime Minister 2 years ago PHOTOS: PM Hands Over One-bedroom Unit in Belfield, St. Mary

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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

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents a gift package to a senior citizen, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (December 16).

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Hosts Christmas Treat for Senior Citizens

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Prime Minister’s Christmas Treat for Senior Citizens

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is surrounded by the Clarendon participants in the Government’s Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme as well as Members of Parliament for the parish and HEART NSTA/Trust executives. Occasion was the Social Advancement ceremony for the first cohort of participants in the programme, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on December 15. The officials are (from left) 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.

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509 Young People Being ‘LIFTed’ into Jobs

Five hundred and nine young Jamaicans have been ‘LIFTed’ into the next step of their personal and professional lives, thanks to the Government’s Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme....

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, December 17, 2023