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Government to Examine Policies to Create Greater Synergies between Agriculture and Commerce, says PM


Government to Examine Policies to Create Greater Synergies between Agriculture and Commerce, says PM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that he will be taking a closer look at the synergies between agriculture and commerce. This he says is integral to getting the country’s growth engine running much faster. “In the coming months I will be looking at the policies, administrative  and regulatory issues that need to be resolved to […]

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Government values Partnership with Food For the Poor – MHPM Holness


Government values Partnership with Food For the Poor – MHPM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has strongly stated the Government’s commitment to its partnership with the international charity organisation Food For The Poor (FFP). FFP is a non-profit organisation aimed at providing programmes, including housing to help the poor. “Government values the partnership with Food For the Poor. This partnership has my full support as it […]

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Government confident it has acted to protect the citizens and environment in Duncan’s Bay


Government confident it has acted to protect the citizens and environment in Duncan’s Bay

The Office of the Prime Minister notes the concern raised in the public domain regarding the new sand mining operation by Duncan’s Bay Development Company in Duncan’s Bay, Trelawny. The Government of Jamaica is confident that it has followed protocol to protect the citizens and the environment in this matter. Proceeding on legal and technical […]

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PM Holness Completes Successful Visit to the Dominican Republic


PM Holness Completes Successful Visit to the Dominican Republic

Jamaica has signed a visa waiver agreement with the Dominican Republic. It is one of several bilateral agreements brokered by Prime Minister Andrew Holness during a recent official visit to the country. The visa waiver will facilitate easier travelling for holders of diplomatic and official passports between Jamaica and the Domincan Republic. Prime Minister Holness […]

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Government to Update Country on Heavy Rainfall Affecting the Island at Press Conference this Afternoon


Government to Update Country on Heavy Rainfall Affecting the Island at Press Conference this Afternoon

The government will update the country this afternoon (May 16) on the heavy rainfall affecting the island at a press conference to be held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The press conference will commence at 4:00 p.m. Prior to the press conference, Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang will meet with […]

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Prime Minister Holness Activates Emergency Agencies


Prime Minister Holness Activates Emergency Agencies

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has instructed that all national emergency systems to be activated as heavy rainfall continues to affect sections of the island. The emergency agencies include the National Works Agency (NWA) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), as well as local representatives. The prime minister says all the agencies […]

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