The Cabinet based on the advice of the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon Desmond McKenzie, as well as the latest recommendation from the Met Office to move Jamaica from a hurricane watch to a hurricane warning, will structure its disaster response to Hurricane Beryl under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA). […]
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“I’m encouraging all Jamaicans to get your precautionary stocks in place. Your stocks of goods, food, batteries and candles, and a supply of water just in case. Ensure that your critical documents are secure. If there are any trees or other things that could be of danger to your property, please ensure that you take […]
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“The only way that we are going to bring water to your home is to ensure that there is a government in place that continues to run the economy of the country in such a way that it generates the resources to make investments like this $160 million US investment in the water of this […]
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“This Government recognizes that the contribution of minimum wage earners such as household workers, artisans, labourers, store clerks, and security personnel is vital in meeting our national productivity targets.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————- The new minimum wage for a 40-hour work week will take effect tomorrow June 1, 2024. The new minimum wage will […]
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In light of recent discussions in the public domain, the Government wishes to clarify that no decision has been made to ban corporal punishment in homes. The Administration takes the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to eliminating violence in our society, particularly against our children. The Administration respects and acknowledges the importance of engaging with […]
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“We are building a social safety net, and we are also building the ladder for social mobility for our people to climb out of poverty confidently.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored the transformative impact of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) while highlighting a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering […]
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“The government of Jamaica continues to build a social safety net for the Jamaican people.” – Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————————- Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) is established to assist in providing a social safety net and services for Jamaicans, particularly the most vulnerable. Prime Minister Holness emphasized that the […]
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“Jamaica will get to the point where we will be able to properly maintain our road infrastructure instead of doing maintenance after the fact when a pot-hole occurs or the road surface fails or there is a break away.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————————- Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the new road infrastructure improvement programme, […]
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“We are building and investing in our water infrastructure to mitigate against climate change, build resilience and to serve our growing population.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————————– The Government of Jamaica is undertaking a significant investment in the nation’s water infrastructure to address the challenges posed by climate change, enhance resilience, and support the needs […]
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness expresses deep shock and outrage at the brutal killing of RJR Gleaner journalist, Job Nelson. Nelson, a talented journalist and a dedicated professional, was tragically attacked by gunmen while traveling along Spanish Town Road in Kingston last night. He sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and, despite attempting to drive […]
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