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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 […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has issued a strong national call for a behavioural shift in how Jamaicans dispose of waste, warning that current practices pose a serious threat to the country’s environment, public health, and overall quality of life. Prime Minister Holness made the call while addressing residents in his West […]

“NaRRA is not a political entity. NaRRA is not there to be a long-term institution. NaRRA is an implementation machine. Its job is to take policy and convert it into outcomes. It’s not there to win friends. It’s not there to distribute political spoils.” -Prime Minister Holness Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness […]

Prime Minister Positions NaRRA as Central Mechanism for Recovery, Delivery and Economic Resurgence   Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness today tabled an updated version of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill in Parliament, describing the legislation as one of the most consequential pieces of legislation Parliament has been asked to […]

Theme: “Every School Moving: Move Your Way, Every Day” Jamaica will commemorate National School Moves Day on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a renewed national focus on increasing physical activity among students and fostering healthier school environments. The observance, under the theme “Every School Moving: Move Your Way, Every Day,” supports the Jamaica Moves in […]