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Creative Solutions Can be Brought into the Mix – PM Holness


Creative Solutions Can be Brought into the Mix – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he appreciates and acknowledges the sacrifice public sector workers have made and is asking for consideration and understanding. The Prime Minister called a special meeting this morning (January 17) with union representatives to discuss the ongoing wage negotiations. The meeting was held at the Banquet Hall, Jamaica House. Mr Holness […]

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Cabinet Retreat Underway


Cabinet Retreat Underway

The Cabinet commenced day one of its three-day retreat today (January 10).  The meeting began at 10:30 this morning. It’s the first Cabinet Retreat for 2018 and is being held at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Prime Minister Andrew Holness opened discussions this morning with an overview of the government’s programmes last […]

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Three-Day Cabinet Retreat Begins Tomorrow


Three-Day Cabinet Retreat Begins Tomorrow

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is set to lead the Cabinet into a three-day Retreat beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10. Prime Minister Holness and members of his Cabinet will discuss several important national matters including the ongoing public sector wage negotiations, issues of national security and safety, economic growth, as well as plans for the 2018/2019 […]

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Issue of Crime and Violence must be taken to the Pulpit – PM Holness


Issue of Crime and Violence must be taken to the Pulpit – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has once again urged the Church to be advocates in the fight against crime and violence. The Prime Minister reiterated that “the church can play an important role in dealing with this issue of violence”. Prime Minister Holness made the comments yesterday (January 3) while addressing the congregation at the 13th […]

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Condolence Book for the late Ian Boyne opens at Office of the Prime Minister


Condolence Book for the late Ian Boyne opens at Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (December 22) signed a condolence book at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in honour of Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service and Chief State Liaison, Ian Anthony Boyne. Mr Boyne died on Monday, December 18 at the University Hospital of the West Indies following […]

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Ian Boyne – the Consummate Communicator will be Missed, PM Holness


Ian Boyne – the Consummate Communicator will be Missed, PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed a deep sense of loss, shock, and regret at the death of Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service and Chief State Liaison, Ian Anthony Boyne, CD. Mr. Boyne died this morning while at the University Hospital of the West Indies after suffering from several medical emergencies. […]

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Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed as New Executive Director of Economic Growth Council


Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed as New Executive Director of Economic Growth Council

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the appointment of Senator Aubyn Hill as the new Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council (EGC). The Prime Minister made the announcement at a press briefing held yesterday (Tuesday, December 12) at Jamaica House. The primary role of the Executive Director is to manage the administrative affairs of […]

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