Over 200 Jamaicans collected land titles today (Tuesday, August 23) at a Land Titling Ceremony held at Jamaica House through the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP). Prime Minister Andrew Holness who was keynote speaker at the event, said this is an important initiative aimed at empowering Jamaicans with a renewed sense of ownership and […]
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The National Security Council (NSC), chaired by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, is in the process of elaborating a strategic anti-crime action plan, involving an integrated and comprehensive set of measures and actions to significantly reduce crime in the country. The NSC, in the light of the urgency of the matter, has been meeting monthly, rather […]
Continue ReadingGovernment of Jamaica Economic Growth Council Michael Lee-Chin, OJ Chairman, EGC Chairman, National Commercial Bank Ambassador Dr. Nigel Clarke Vice Chairman, EGC Dep. Chairman & CFO, Musson Group of Companies Hugh C. Hart, OJ Senior Partner, Hart Muirhead Fatta Patrick Hylton, CD Group Managing Director, NCB Noel Hylton, OJ, CD Noel Hylton and Associates Former […]
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The Office of the Prime Minister takes note of a media report and public interest on whether members of the newly formed Economic Growth Council will get a salary. The Office wishes to point out that from the outset, it was highlighted that members of the EGC are volunteers who have decided to give back […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is committed to growing the economy through public-private partnerships. Speaking at this morning’s (Wednesday, August 17) Economic Growth Council press conference at Jamaica House, Prime Minister Holness stated that to achieve tangible growth, the private sector must lead the initiative and government operations must be more efficient. “We […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has labelled Usain Bolt’s third consecutive victory in the Olympics 100m finals as historic and legendary. The Prime Minster said Bolt’s indomitable spirit and focus, inspire not only Jamaicans but millions of people all over the world. “Bolt has etched his name as the greatest sprinter the world has ever seen. […]
Continue ReadingMinister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Floyd Green, is urging Jamaica’s youth to get involved in achieving sustainable consumption. In his International Youth Day message, Mr. Green said that this year’s theme “Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production” focuses on poverty eradication and how young […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Andrew Holness today left the island for Brazil in support of Jamaica’s athletes participating in the Rio Olympics. The Prime Minister who will be in Rio until August 16, said it is important that he brings the good wishes of the nation directly to the athletes. While the Prime Minster Holness is off […]
Continue ReadingOn July 19, 2016, mining conglomerate, UC Rusal, finalized a private commercial transaction with China’s Jinquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCo) for the sale of ALPART, one of Jamaica’s largest bauxite plants whose operations have been significantly scaled down since 2009. This transaction holds great potential for the development, revival and expansion of the mining […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, has described the late television producer and founder of Phase Three Productions, Richard Forbes, as “a man of great vision who transformed film and television production in Jamaica.” According to Prime Minister Holness, “Mr Forbes had a passion and demonstrated commitment to media and the development of […]
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