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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 […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica must uphold the standards, conventions, and seriousness that have guided public life, warning that the country must resist any attempt to weaken the principles that have supported national leadership and governance for decades. Speaking at the recent floral tribute for former Prime Minister, the Most […]

  Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness today announced the appointment of Ambassador Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson as Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). The announcement was made at today’s Special Post-Cabinet Press Briefing. Ambassador Anderson will assume duties on June 1. The Prime Minister said the appointment comes […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has confirmed that the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority Bill has now been assented into law, formally establishing the framework for the country’s accelerated reconstruction and resilience programme following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The new law provides the legal foundation for the work of the National […]

“Donated funds will be used to purchase building materials. It will be used to purchase things that are tangible, traceable, and for which it is easy to account.” -Prime Minister Holness   Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has outlined the Government’s strategic approach to managing Hurricane Melissa recovery funds, emphasizing that donated […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the full deployment of integrated camera systems across the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), including body-worn cameras, patrol car cameras, and national surveillance infrastructure, as part of a broader drive to strengthen accountability and operational effectiveness within the Force. Prime Minister Holness […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has commended the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for its continued progress in reducing violent crime and strengthening national security, while reaffirming the Government’s commitment to maintaining the operational superiority of the State over organized criminal networks. Speaking on Friday (May 22) at the 91st Staff and Junior […]