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Prime Minister Holness Asserts that the Fight Against Drugs and Guns Must be Done Hand-in-Hand  


Prime Minister Holness Asserts that the Fight Against Drugs and Guns Must be Done Hand-in-Hand  

“An important part of us tackling the illicit drug trade, is reciprocity. The war on drugs must be reciprocated, complimented, and fought in parallel with the war on guns.” ———————————————————————————- -Prime Minister Holness  Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that to make a real impact on the war against illegal drugs and to save lives, significant […]

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Prime Minister Holness Will Expand the New Social Housing Programme to Give More Jamaicans Homes


Prime Minister Holness Will Expand the New Social Housing Programme to Give More Jamaicans Homes

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will expand the New Social Housing Programme to give more Jamaicans homes. In addition to a greater budgetary allocation to expand the reach of the programme, the Prime Minister says there will be greater emphasis on the pace at which the homes are completed so Jamaicans who have been identified as beneficiaries can get […]

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GOVERNMENT DENOUNCES INFLAMMATORY STATEMENT BY THE OPPOSITION THAT THREATENS PRESS FREEDOM  


GOVERNMENT DENOUNCES INFLAMMATORY STATEMENT BY THE OPPOSITION THAT THREATENS PRESS FREEDOM  

The Government of Jamaica is condemning the latest in a series of inflammatory statements made by the Opposition which threatens the erosion of press freedom. The Government notes that the highly divisive statement emanating on a political platform on the weekend has caused unease, consternation and significant fear among members of the media. These statements have […]

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Government Using the Guaranteed Purchase Programme to Speed up Housing Development in Westmoreland


Government Using the Guaranteed Purchase Programme to Speed up Housing Development in Westmoreland

 “We are planning to do 4,500 new housing solutions for the parish of Westmoreland.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government plans to complete 4,500 new housing solutions for the parish of Westmoreland. These 4,500 units are in addition to the 3,000 units already completed. Speaking at the National Housing […]

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Prime Minister Holness Encourages Jamaicans to Maintain a Positive Outlook as the Government Works to Transform Jamaica


Prime Minister Holness Encourages Jamaicans to Maintain a Positive Outlook as the Government Works to Transform Jamaica

“What we can’t do in this new phase of our development is to become disunited, we must continue to think of one Jamaica. We must continue to think of Jamaica as the place of choice where we can all live, work and raise our families and do business.” – Prime Minister Holness ———————————————————- Prime Minister […]

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Prime Minister Holness Outlines Government’s Plans for Victims of Arson Attack to Ensure Smooth Transition Back to School and Home Reconstruction


Prime Minister Holness Outlines Government’s Plans for Victims of Arson Attack to Ensure Smooth Transition Back to School and Home Reconstruction

In response to the tragic shooting and arson attack that shook the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a comprehensive set of compassionate initiatives to support the victims to return to normalcy; this includes back-to-school assistance and assistance with rebuilding their homes.The Prime Minister’s address highlighted a robust commitment […]

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Government Commits to Using the Benefits of Good Economic Management in a Timely and Efficient Manner for Citizens


“We are taking the dividends of the economic performance…to lift the most vulnerable out of poverty.”– Prime Minister Holness   Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the good economic performance of the country has provided the government with the ability to better address the needs of the people.In this regard, the Prime Minister said: “We are […]

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