effort to obey the speed limit and observe the traffic signs as they traverse the road network. Particular attention must be given to pedestrians and vulnerable road users, such as the elderly and our children”, said Prime Minister Holness. The Prime Minister who is Chairman of the National Road Safety Council pointed out that the […]
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Cabinet recently appointed seven (7) members to serve on the Generation Procurement Entity (GPE), which was established in The Electricity Act, 2015. The entity will be headed by Professor Alvin Wint, Emeritus Professor of International Business, UWI, as Chairman. The other members are: Mrs. Helene Davis White, President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions; […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Andrew Holness this afternoon (March 30) received the final report from the Caricom Review Commission. Chairman of the Commission former Prime Minister Hon. Bruce Golding presented the report to Prime Minister Holness during a visit to the Office of the Prime Minister. The Commission comprised 17 members, along with ex-officio and support staff, […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says public order issues among other things are hampering the growth of tourism in Falmouth. “It (Falmouth)has so much history, the architecture is there, the people are there who are friendly and welcoming, but, public order issues, cleanliness issues, organisational issues of the town and just leadership is necessary (for development)” […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has announced a new set of policies aimed at making home ownership even more affordable for National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors. The policy changes were announced by the Prime Minister during his budget presentation on March 21, 2017. The measures included a Housing Microfinance Initiative for low income […]
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The National Security Council (NSC) has given further policy direction aimed at improving citizen security and public safety whilst maintaining and protecting human rights. During its monthly meeting held yesterday (March 23) and chaired by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the NSC examined legislation tabled in Parliament on March 21. In preparation for the passage of […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Andrew Holness today (March 21), announced the establishment of the Zones of Special Operations as part of the Government’s plan to secure Jamaica. Making his contribution to the 2017/2018 Budget Debate in Parliament, the Prime Minister said the legislation has been brought to the Houses of Parliament to ensure the special measures can […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Andrew Holness has declared the development of the logistics sector as a National Project. Making his contribution to the 2017/2018 Budget Debate in Parliament, yesterday (March 21), the Prime Minister announced that an Enterprise team will be established to deal with the country’s push into Logistics. “We will appoint an Enterprise Team led […]
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The government has announced a raft of increased benefits for several categories of contributors to the National Housing Trust (NHT). Making his contribution to the 2017/18 budget debate in Parliament yesterday (March 21) Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the move is in an effort to increase home ownership across all income levels in Jamaica. Effective […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the plans for a new Parliamentary complex will borrow on the expertise of all relevant local skillsets. In a statement today, the prime minister said purposeful efforts will be made to include Jamaicans in the design and execution of the project. He said this was always the intention of the Government. […]
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