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Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has outlined a national vision to expand access to high-quality public spaces across Jamaica, directing the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to establish a park in every parish. Speaking at the UDC Board Retreat on April 30, the Prime Minister emphasised that development must translate into tangible improvements […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has called on the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to embrace a transformative vision for Jamaica’s development, urging the agency to deliver projects that inspire national pride and reflect the country’s ambition in our post-independence era. Addressing the UDC Board Retreat in New Kingston today, April 30, the […]

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, has called for urgent and decisive parental intervention to address the growing incidence of violence and anti-social behaviour among students, warning that Jamaica is confronting a broader erosion of core social values. The Prime Minister made the call while delivering remarks at the Sabbath Worship Convention under […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica does not build houses, emphasising that housing delivery is undertaken by contractors engaged through structured and legally defined arrangements. The Prime Minister was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary, where he underscored the central role […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says accelerating the pace of housing delivery is critical to addressing rising housing costs, as Jamaica continues to address a significant housing deficit. Prime Minister Holness was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary, where he highlighted the scale of the […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says addressing Jamaica’s housing challenges is critical to reducing the growth of informal settlements and safeguarding the country’s long-term development. The Prime Minister was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary, where he highlighted the risks associated with the expansion of […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness on Friday broke ground for a $1.99 billion National Housing Trust (NHT) housing development in Dirlton, St. Mary, which will deliver 360 housing solutions across 72 acres, advancing the Government’s national housing agenda and expanding access to affordable home ownership. The development, located near Galina, Port Maria, […]

  “I want to be clear that when it comes to development, development has no colour. Every Jamaican has an equal claim to the country’s tax revenues.” – Prime Minister Andrew Holness Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reinforced the Government’s commitment to fair, inclusive, and people-centred development, ensuring that every Jamaican benefits […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness is encouraging the newly elected executive of Generation 2000 (G2K) to contribute meaningfully to national discourse by bringing fresh, forward-looking perspectives to the issues shaping Jamaica’s future. The call was made by Dr. Holness during a meeting with the new executive on April 22, 2026, where he […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has indicated that Jamaica’s next generation is being positioned to inherit a more resilient economy and a more peaceful society, citing sustained progress in economic management and national security since 2016 as among the country’s most significant gains. Prime Minister Holness made the remarks during a meeting […]