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Government to Provide Training For The BPO Sector


The Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. Horace Chang says Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector will be improved through specialized training. The government is targeting the BPO sector for significant growth which will positively impact the administration’s 5:4 target to grow the economy. Speaking at a meeting with representatives […]

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Strong Bilateral Relations between EU and Jamaica


Strong Bilateral Relations between EU and Jamaica

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has emphasized Jamaica’s strong and long standing relationship with the European Union (EU) in a meeting this morning (December 14) with EU Ambassador to Jamaica Malgorzata Wasilewska. The Prime Minister and Ambassador Wasilewska spoke on many areas of support and partnership established over the years between Jamaica and the EU. Prime […]

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Prime Minister Holds Productive Meeting with Opposition


Prime Minister Holds Productive Meeting with Opposition

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (Tuesday, December 13) met with members of the Opposition led by Opposition leader Portia Simpson Miller at the Office of the Prime Minister.   The Prime Minister extended the invitation to discuss several matters.   Prime Minister Holness explained the elements of the $548 Million Islandwide Mitigation Programme. He informed […]

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Government reaffirms commitment to upholding human rights


The Holness administration has reaffirm its commitment to uphold, preserve and advance human rights in Jamaica. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has joined with the rest of the world in celebrating International Human Rights day today (December 10) under the theme ‘Stand Up for Someone’s Rights Today’. “My administration is unequivocal, human rights of all citizens […]

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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Social Partnership


Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to social partnership. The Prime Minister, who is the Chairman of the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica (PFPJ), says “the government understands the importance of building partnerships and we are committed to having genuine exchanges towards building stronger partnerships.” Mr. Holness who met recently with stakeholders […]

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Government Focused on Addressing Crime and Building Trust Between Citizens and Security Forces


Government Focused on Addressing Crime and Building Trust Between Citizens and Security Forces

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has an unremitting resolve to address crime and build a bond of trust between citizens and the security forces through professional conduct and mutual respect. To this end, The National Security Council (NSC) will be spearheading an integrated and comprehensive set of measures and actions, which will significantly […]

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Jamaica mourns with the people of Cuba on the death of former President Fidel Castro


The government and people of Jamaica join with our Cuban neighbours in mourning the passing of former Cuban President Fidel Castro. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has written to President Raul Castro extending deep sympathies on behalf of Jamaica. “The Government and people of Jamaica join me in extending to you, the entire Castro family and […]

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Jamaica’s Flag to Fly at Half Mast on December 2 in Tribute to the late Former Cuban President


The Jamaican flag will fly at half-mast tomorrow (Friday, December 2), on all government offices and national buildings as a tribute to the late former President of the Republic of Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz who died on Friday, November 25. Jamaica will join the rest of Caricom in the symbolic gesture of condolence to mark […]

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