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Prime Minister Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica must build stronger, more capable local contracting capacity to match the Government’s unprecedented investment in infrastructure and ensure major projects are delivered efficiently on schedule and to the highest standard. Speaking today (Friday, July 3) at the Caenwood SPARK Road Opening hosted by the National […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has called on every Jamaican to become invested in reducing crime, emphasizing that safer communities are essential to delivering development, attracting investment and improving the lives of citizens across the island. Speaking today (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) at the National Housing Trust (NHT) Handing Over Ceremony for […]

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that national development improves the lives of Jamaicans without displacing families, while accelerating the delivery of affordable housing through expanded construction, innovative financing and targeted policy reforms. Speaking today (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) at the NHT Handing Over Ceremony for the Vineyard Town […]

The Government and people of Jamaica have learned with profound sadness of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on the evening of 24 June. On behalf of the people of Jamaica, we extend our deepest condolences to the Government and the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Our hearts are with the families who […]

Prime Minister Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has expressed strong optimism about the future of energy security in the Caribbean. He highlighted an unprecedented opportunity for regional cooperation, energy independence, and sustainable economic growth through the development of indigenous energy resources. Addressing regional leaders, investors, and industry stakeholders at the Suriname Energy, Oil and […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica is strengthening the conditions necessary to become a destination of choice for talent, investment, and tourism by positioning the country to compete and succeed in a world where nations are increasingly competing for people, businesses and investors. Speaking yesterday at the RIU Hotels & Resorts […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica has significantly strengthened its international security partnerships to combat increasingly transnational criminal networks, stating that criminals will have “no place to hide.” Addressing the Opening Ceremony of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference today in Montego Bay, Prime Minister Holness said criminal organizations now operate […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has called for a national cultural revolution focused on efficiency, productivity, and accountability, highlighting that Jamaica must become “the fastest economy and society in the world to do business.” Speaking today at the Opening Ceremony of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, Prime Minister […]

The Government of Jamaica will accord an Official Funeral to former Cabinet Minister and prominent attorney, the Honourable Hugh Cecil Edmund Hart, OJ, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to public service, the legal profession, and Jamaica’s economic development at large. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at […]

JMD $545 Million National Workforce Transformation Initiative to Deliver AI Certification to Every Constituency in Jamaica The Government of Jamaica today announced GAINS, the Growing AI Innovation and National Skills Programme. GAINS is a national workforce transformation initiative designed to deliver AI skills certification and direct employment pathways to each of Jamaica’s 63 constituencies. The […]