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Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica must uphold the standards, conventions, and seriousness that have guided public life, warning that the country must resist any attempt to weaken the principles that have supported national leadership and governance for decades. Speaking at the recent floral tribute for former Prime Minister, the Most […]

  Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness today announced the appointment of Ambassador Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson as Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). The announcement was made at today’s Special Post-Cabinet Press Briefing. Ambassador Anderson will assume duties on June 1. The Prime Minister said the appointment comes […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has confirmed that the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority Bill has now been assented into law, formally establishing the framework for the country’s accelerated reconstruction and resilience programme following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The new law provides the legal foundation for the work of the National […]

“Donated funds will be used to purchase building materials. It will be used to purchase things that are tangible, traceable, and for which it is easy to account.” -Prime Minister Holness   Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has outlined the Government’s strategic approach to managing Hurricane Melissa recovery funds, emphasizing that donated […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the full deployment of integrated camera systems across the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), including body-worn cameras, patrol car cameras, and national surveillance infrastructure, as part of a broader drive to strengthen accountability and operational effectiveness within the Force. Prime Minister Holness […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has commended the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for its continued progress in reducing violent crime and strengthening national security, while reaffirming the Government’s commitment to maintaining the operational superiority of the State over organized criminal networks. Speaking on Friday (May 22) at the 91st Staff and Junior […]

“The objective of the State is to preserve life. I want that to be the default position. We do not pay taxes to fund the police force for it to be the instrument that takes life or for any arm of the State for that matter. The objective is for the police force to preserve […]

Task Force directed to produce Cabinet-ready policy recommendation within two weeks as Government moves to protect national data and build responsible AI competence across the public service Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, MP, JP, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, has formally directed […]

The Government of Jamaica will accord an Official Funeral to former State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and former Member of Parliament, Mr. Leslie Roy Campbell, in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation and his enduring contribution to public life. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government is entering a new phase of national development focused on accelerating economic growth through the strategic utilization of Jamaica’s assets, particularly land, supported by modernized land administration systems and expanded land titling. Speaking yesterday during the Inception Ceremony for the Land Administration Capacity Enhancement […]