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Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says that raising national productivity is the next major step in Jamaica’s economic journey, emphasizing that the country’s focus must now move beyond achieving full employment to creating higher-value jobs and sustained economic transformation. Speaking at the Amber Group’s 10th Anniversary Gala and AI Robotics Showcase, the Prime […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a strategic driver of labour force transformation, productivity, and economic growth. Speaking at the Amber Group’s 10th Anniversary Gala and AI Robotics Showcase last Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Prime Minister emphasized that the integration of AI […]

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is assuring the nation that the current seasonal increase in mosquito populations and dengue fever cases is under control. The Ministry has significantly ramped up vector control operations across the island and continues to urge the public to play their part in preventing the […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica is forging ahead with a clear and transformative strategy to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a key driver of national growth and productivity. Speaking on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) at the Amber Group’s 10th Anniversary Gala and AI Robotics Showcase, Prime Minister Holness laid out […]

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Tourism, has announced the Local First policy, which is an impactful and transformative initiative designed to ensure that Jamaicans are the primary beneficiaries of the country’s booming tourism sector. Minister of Tourism, Honourable Edmund Bartlett, made the announcement on Tuesday (October 14) during his address to Parliament, describing Local […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government is taking decisive steps to properly plan and build out Jamaica’s major roadways to accommodate high commerce and heavy traffic, particularly in rapidly urbanizing areas such as Drax Hall, St. Ann. Speaking on Friday (October 10) at the groundbreaking ceremony for the BOOT 2 […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the construction of the new St. Catherine North Police Divisional Headquarters represents a major investment in the security and development of Spanish Town, signaling the Government’s firm commitment to reclaiming the old capital from criminal elements and restoring it as a thriving centre of growth and […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the vital role of contractors in advancing Jamaica’s capital investment programme, noting that their performance directly influences the country’s pace of growth and the successful delivery of national infrastructure projects. Speaking on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) during a tour of the construction site of St. […]

Government Mobilizes Full Support for Victims and Offers Reward for Information   Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has condemned Sunday night’s brutal attack in Commodore, Linstead, St. Catherine, describing it as an “act of criminal terror” that has claimed the lives of five innocent Jamaicans, including a four-year-old child. During his visit […]

Jamaica has taken strong steps over the past ten years toward becoming a cyber-secure nation, with significant milestones reached in protecting the country’s digital space, people, and sovereign interests. With the upcoming commemoration of Cybersecurity Awareness Day on October 30, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Godphey Sterling, Director of the Jamaica Cyber Incidents Response Team, JaCirt, […]