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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the government’s steadfast commitment to tackling the deep-rooted issues of informal settlements and urban decay. Speaking on Friday (December 13) at the handing-over ceremony for the Victoria Palms Housing Development in Denham Town, Dr. Holness addressed the housing challenges in inner-city communities and pledged to uplift vulnerable Jamaicans by […]

  “We want to do this for every single inner-city community in Jamaica. This is my wish and my vision.” – Prime Minister Holness ———————————————————————————————–   Prime Minister Andrew Holness has handed over 36 modern housing units to residents of St. Paul’s Lane in West Central St. Andrew, marking a significant milestone in the government’s […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has declared the road situation a national emergency. This means road repairs will be given top priority with emergency procurement methods being used. The move comes in the wake of heavy rains and deteriorating road conditions as the country grapples with decades old road infrastructure across the […]

His Excellency, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General of Jamaica, in consultation with the security forces, has declared a State of Public Emergency for the geographical area comprising the St. Andrew South Police Division and sections of the St. Andrew Central Police Division. This declaration follows a significant increase in violent criminal activities within […]

The Government of Jamaica condemns the horrific acts of violence that occurred in the Waltham Park Road area last evening, resulting in six individuals shot. This brutal attack, which claimed the lives of five victims at a bar, serves to remind us of the terror inflicted on communities by criminal gangs. While the motive is […]

“We will not relent in degrading, eradicating, and eliminating gangs and gang members. These multiple-victim violent incidents are acts of terror, and we are examining legislative changes to impose harsher penalties and stronger deterrents.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————- The Government has condemned the brutal attack on Waltham Park Road, Kingston, on Monday evening, which […]

“As we come to grips with our road problem and aged infrastructure, it will not only be the application of asphalt. We will be using other solutions as well to treat with the problem comprehensively.” – Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————————————- Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the government intends to diversify its approach to […]

In a policy briefing on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Government of Jamaica has reaffirmed its commitment to making productivity the cornerstone of its inclusive growth strategy, recognizing it as essential to driving sustainable development and reducing inequality. Prime Minister, Dr, the Most Honourable, Andrew Holness emphasised the critical role of productivity in enabling Jamaica […]

The Government of Jamaica has unveiled a bold new framework to guide the nation’s pivot to inclusive economic growth: ASPIRE Jamaica. This strategy, announced by Prime Minister, Dr, the Most Honourable, Andrew Holness, outlines six pillars critical for transforming Jamaica into a modern, peaceful, productive prosperous society. ASPIRE stands for: Access to Economic Opportunity for […]