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Joint Statement by Jamaica Prime Minister Holness and World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean Sophie Sirtaine

Posted on July 12, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and World Bank Country Director Sophie Sirtaine opened today a high-level brainstorming session on growth strategies and debt management with members of the Cabinet, senior officials, international experts and policymakers. In her opening remarks, Sophie Sirtaine congratulated Jamaica for the progress made and reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to support the […]

PM Commits to Reforms as he Mourns Murder of Three Year Old

Posted on July 11, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today said he is mourning with the nation and keeping a close watch on the investigation into the murder of a three-year-old girl in St Ann. Prime Minister Holness said he has had conversations with the Police Commissioner Dr Karl Williams, who assured him that all is being done to bring […]

Minister Bartlett to Represent Prime Minister at Patrick Manning’s Funeral

Posted on July 8, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

The Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism will represent the Most Honourable Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the funeral service for the late former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning. The service will take place on Saturday, July 9 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Abercromby Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad commencing at 10:00am. […]

Membership of CARICOM/CARIFORUM Review Commission

Posted on July 7, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

CARICOM REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBERS 1. Mr. Bruce Golding (Chairman) Former Prime Minister 2. Amb. Dr. Nigel Clarke (Deputy Chairman) Deputy Chairman & CFO Musson Group of Companies 3. Mr Metry Seaga President Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association 4. Mrs Michelle Chong President Jamaica Exporters Association 5. Mr Warren McDonald President Jamaica Chamber of Commerce 6. Mr William […]

Prime Minister Attends CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Guyana

Posted on July 4, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

The Most Honourable Prime Minister Andrew Holness leads Jamaica’s delegation to the 37th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM being held in Georgetown, Guyana, July 4-6 under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica. The Prime Minister and his delegation left the island yesterday (Sunday, July […]

Kingston Container Terminal Successfully Divested

Posted on July 1, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

Financial closure was attained on Thursday, June 30, 2016 with respect to the Concession Agreement between the Port Authority of Jamaica and Kingston Freeport Terminal Ltd (KFTL). This was revealed by Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (Friday, July 1) during a press conference held at Jamaica House. “The upfront and other fees required under […]

Prime Minister Launches CARICOM Review Commission – Bruce Golding Appointed as Chairman

Posted on June 28, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this afternoon (Tuesday, June 28) launched the CARICOM Review Commission at Jamaica House. The Chairman of the Commission is Mr Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister. In his address, Prime Minister Holness said, “We cannot preempt what the commission will say, but it was never the intention to lay any groundwork or […]

Statement by the Most Honourable Andrew Holness on the Outcome of the UK Referendum on its Membership in the European Union

Posted on June 24, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

The outcome of the referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership in the European Union held yesterday was historic. The people of the UK have decided to leave the EU as is their right to do in a democratic process. It is clearly a momentous decision as is evidenced by the reaction in the financial markets […]

Prime Minister to Honour 40 Educators on June 23

Posted on June 21, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will honour 40 educators on Thursday, June 23 at the Ceremony for the Presentation of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Those to be awarded include active and retired teachers, principals, lecturers and education officers. Since 2005, awardees have been selected based on their outstanding service through […]

Defence Board Meets to Discuss Enquiry Findings

Posted on June 20, 2016May 11, 2017 by OPM Communications

The Defence Board chaired by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Andrew Holness met on June 17, 2016 to discuss the Report of the Commission of Enquiry Appointed to Enquire into Events which Occurred in West Kingston and Related Areas in May 2010. In attendance were the Minister of National Security Hon. Robert Montague M.P., […]

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