Dear Mrs Jackson Miller, The Office of the Prime Minister acknowledges your concerns regarding the staging of press briefings with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness. We wish to point out that since his ascendancy, the Prime Minster has done more than 30 interviews with both local and international media on […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness left the island this morning (December 15) for Florida, United States to meet and discuss with tourism interests major investments in tourism beginning early next year. He will also attend the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association reception to be hosted by Carnival Cruise. The Prime Minister returns to the island on […]
Continue ReadingThe 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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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 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingPrime 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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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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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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