Prime Minister Andrew Holness left the island this evening (May 15) for an official visit to the Dominican Republic. Prime Minister Holness will hold a series of meetings with His Excellency Danilo Medina, President of Dominican Republic and representatives from the private sector. The meetings are geared towards strengthening bilateral ties between both countries and […]
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water, Works and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang says Ocho Rios is the best location and the Government is committed to ensuring that it will have the capacity to entertain all the cruise ships that will dock in the area. “I […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness who is also Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, says the government is committed to reducing road crashes in Jamaica by 50 per cent by 2020. Prime Minister Holness made the pledge today (May 10) during a #SlowDown event, as part of activities to commemorate the 4th United Nations Global […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced Lieutenant Colonel Martin Rickman as the National Coordinator of the Housing, Opportunities, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme. Lieutenant Colonel Rickman was seconded from the JDF to lead the HOPE programme. Making the disclosure at a press conference this morning (Monday, May 8), Prime Minister Holness said Lt. Col. Rickman […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is embarking on a social transformation agenda. The prime minister made the disclosure while speaking at his induction ceremony yesterday (May 3) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus, in the Park in honour of UWI graduates who are or have been Heads of Government. […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says a national conversation must begin about funding tertiary education. The prime minister says to expand access to tertiary education and make it more affordable, the government’s subsidy may have to shift from the fees to a subsidy of financing. “The solution has to be, how do we engage and encourage […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Andrew Holness today (May 3) hailed journalists for their continued work in helping to secure Jamaica’s democracy. His statement comes as journalists throughout the world celebrate World Press Freedom Day. The Prime Minister said “Governments over the years have worked with the media to ensure that there is a positive relationship between journalists […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing regret and sadness at developments over the weekend which have resulted in two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) losing their lives due to the vicious actions of criminal elements. The Prime Minister is reinforcing that recently appointed Police Commissioner, George Quallo, along with the brave and courageous […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increase the housing stock across the island in a timely and orderly manner. “We are going to build housing that you can be proud of to have them integrated into communities. Housing around which you can create a society that is secure, progressive in its […]
Continue ReadingThe National Security Council yesterday (April 27) welcomed the new Commissioner of Police and received from him a report and update of the operations and plans of the JCF in tackling and arresting crime, in particular murders, extortion and lottery scamming in Jamaica. A critical element in the general crime strategy agreed by the National […]
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