Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (September 5) convened the first meeting of the Social Intervention Committee at the Office of the Prime Minister. Addressing the leadership and representatives of the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies that will constitute the Social Intervention Committee, Prime Minister Holness said they must focus on community and peace building initiatives. […]
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The National Security Council (NSC) met today to discuss matters related to Zones of Special Operations, including concerns expressed in the media about the declaration of Mount Salem as a Zone. The NSC reviewed the process used to select the Zones of Special Operations and is satisfied that the decision to declare Mount Salem as […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (September 1) declared the first Zone of Special Security and Community Development Operations in the Mount Salem community and its environs in St. James under The Law Reform (Zones of Social Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017. The Prime Minister made the disclosure at a press […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his delegation have completed a successful one- day official working visit to the Republic of Chile. Prime Minister Holness and President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet met yesterday (August 30) and engaged in fruitful bilateral discussions. They explored matters of importance to both countries as well as regional and […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is to hold a series of bilateral engagements with the Government of the Republic of Chile. The prime minister left the island this afternoon (August 29) for a one day official working visit to the South American nation. Prime Minister Holness will meet with President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (August 28) met with Police Commissioner George Quallo and senior commanders of the Jamaica Constabulary Force for an intense session on expectations ahead of the implementation of the Zones of Special Operations. The meeting was held at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. This is the second meeting […]
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Acting Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is this afternoon extending condolences and support to the families of those killed yesterday (Friday, August 25) in Clarendon. Dr Chang says he is especially troubled by the killing of children which seems to be a growing trend by criminals. “I am deeply troubled by what seems to be […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness will deliver the keynote address at the Jamaica 55 Grand Independence Gala in New York in the United States. The event is being staged by the Jamaican diaspora community in New York. The prime minister will also receive the 2017 award for distinguished leadership from the Jamaican diaspora during the event. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that no child should be discriminated against by virtue of their inability to afford education. Speaking at a function to honour students who sat the Grade Six Achievement Test, GSAT, this year at Jamaica House on Wednesday (August 23) the prime minister stressed that every child has a right […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is reassuring Jamaicans that the Zones of Special Operations law is to reduce murders; not to take away rights. Prime Minister Holness says when implemented the Zones of Special Operations will help to bring law and order to communities. Addressing members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force yesterday (Wednesday, August 23) at […]
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