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Prime Minister Holness Outlines Vision for 2024: Building on Economic Success and Inclusivity  


Prime Minister Holness Outlines Vision for 2024: Building on Economic Success and Inclusivity  

“No one will be left behind. We will further expand economic activity and make the necessary investments in human capital and security to support economic expansion. This will give us the ability to do more for you in 2024.” – Prime Minister Holness——————————————————————————— Prime Minister Holness has highlighted Jamaica’s impressive economic achievements in the face […]

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Prime Minister Holness at the Townhall in Washington DC, USA


Prime Minister Holness at the Townhall in Washington DC, USA

Remarks By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Townhall in Washington DC on December 4, 2023 ————————————————————————  As I survey the in-house audience, and I look at those who have joined us virtually online, first, let me wish you all a happy season.  Well, let me just […]

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Prime Minister Holness Speech in Parliament- Update on Water


Prime Minister Holness Speech in Parliament- Update on Water

Update on Water By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At The Sitting of the House of Representatives On October 31, 2023 ————————————————————————— Mr Speaker, these documents are normally circulated in a physical copy so the members can be assured that they will have a physical copy of it. […]

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Six-Month Grace Period for Data Controller Registration Under the Data Protection Act


Six-Month Grace Period for Data Controller Registration Under the Data Protection Act

Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, the Hon. Dr. Dana Morris- Dixon, has advised that all Data Controllers will be given a six-month grace period to register with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). She noted, however, that they may begin registering with the OIC tomorrow, December 1, 2023, the official implementation […]

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States of Public Emergency Declared for Hanover, St. James, St. Catherine, and Clarendon


States of Public Emergency Declared for Hanover, St. James, St. Catherine, and Clarendon

States of Public Emergency (SOE) have been declared across the entire parishes of Hanover and St. James as well as St. Catherine and Clarendon. This crucial decision, announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, underscores the government’s commitment to the safety and security of Jamaicans. The Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, authorized these SOEs upon […]

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Consider Climate Change and Environmental Conditions When Building, Prime Minister tells Jamaicans


Consider Climate Change and Environmental Conditions When Building, Prime Minister tells Jamaicans

“We want our Jamaican people to be climate-smart and to incorporate issues of the environment and climate in the decision about how you live and where you choose to live.” Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————— Prime Minister Andrew Holness is imploring Jamaicans to pay attention to the environment and be careful where they choose to settle […]

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Prime Minister Holness to Increase Budget for Land Titling Programme


Prime Minister Holness to Increase Budget for Land Titling Programme

“Land titling is absolutely important for the development of the country. The ambition of this government is to have every Jamaican legally ascribed a title of ownership.” Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness says formalizing land ownership for all Jamaicans is a high priority. In this regard, the government will allocate an additional […]

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Government Driving Economic Growth through Strategic Investments and Labour Reforms


Government Driving Economic Growth through Strategic Investments and Labour Reforms

“No one takes up that magnitude of resources and makes that investment unless they were certain about the returns, unless they knew that the human resources to properly manage this investment existed, unless they felt that the political environment was stable. It is the government that creates that stability. The government is doing its job […]

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Prime Minister Holness Champions Manufacturing Sector in Propelling Jamaica’s Economic Prosperity 


Prime Minister Holness Champions Manufacturing Sector in Propelling Jamaica’s Economic Prosperity 

“Our economy is indisputably growing, and jobs are being created.” Prime Minister Andrew Holness  ——————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored the important role played by the manufacturing sector in Jamaica’s economy while highlighting the remarkable surge in investment opportunities, job creation, and economic stability in the country. Speaking on Tuesday (November 7, 2023) at […]

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