The Government of Jamaica (GOJ), through the Urban Development Corporation, UDC, this morning (March 9) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Construction Company of America, CCA (South America Division) for the Government of Jamaica Parliament and Government Offices Oval Zone project. The signing of the MoU is the first phase of the project […]
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The historic Jamaica House Fellowship Programme has been officially launched. Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (March 8) pinned eight Jamaicans who are part of the first cohorts of young Jamaican professionals who will serve in the Government of Jamaica for a two year period. Speaking at the ceremony Prime Minister Holness said that the […]
Continue ReadingThe Ministry of Health has continued to relocate services from the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s (CRH) main hospital building as the organization seeks to maintain access to health care for residents in Western Jamaica. The aim is to scale down operations at the main CRH building which will only be utilized for emergency services and other […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says an institutional review of the National Housing Trust is underway. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for 37 serviced lots at the Mary’s Field Housing development in St. Catherine yesterday (February 28), Prime Minister Holness said the mandate of the NHT must be clear to meet the housing needs of […]
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Three new sub committees have been established in the National Partnership Council, to address the rule of law, violence in the society and issues relating to the environment. This was revealed yesterday (February 23) during a meeting of the Council chaired by Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister recommended that specific committees be formed […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says imminent policy changes will be made to existing pension schemes. Speaking at the annual Sagicor Pension Investment Seminar today (February 21), the prime minister said the changes will ensure greater efficiency of pension funds. “In the very near future there will be policy changes to ensure, facilitate, and promote better […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is committed to confront the country’s murder problem. He says it will be done through implementing measures to ensure order in the public transport system. Referencing the recent policy directive to remove tints from all Public Passenger Vehicles, the prime minister insists that there should be clear view into […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (February 17) broke ground for a new US$1.03M Sewerage facility in his Saint Andrew West Central constituency. Speaking at the ceremony Prime Minister Holness said the project will improve the quality of life for the people of Olympic Court, Bay Farm Villa and Compound. “We must crank the engine […]
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The Government is on track to create 200,000 jobs within the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (February 16) broke ground for another major investment in the sector at the Portmore Informatics Park in St. Catherine valued at US$31 million dollars or J$4 billion. The facility to be operated by the […]
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Approximately 150 National Water Commission (NWC) personnel will undergo training and capacity building to improve water supply within the Kingston and St. Andrew area. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week (February 14) among the NWC, HEART Trust/NTA and Miya Jamaica for the Kingston and St. Andrew Non- Revenue Water […]
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