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Government Begins Black Tank Distribution Through Rural Water Household Resilience Programme


Government Begins Black Tank Distribution Through Rural Water Household Resilience Programme

“This project is a direct investment in those households which are at the lower end of the economic ladder and are living with water insecurity. It is an investment in Rural Communities.” —————————————————— – Prime Minister Holness 10 young people from several constituencies to trained by Heart NSTA Trust 230 tanks per constituency to be […]

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Prime Minister Holness Highlights Government’s Strength and Disaster Preparedness After 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Jamaica 


Prime Minister Holness Highlights Government’s Strength and Disaster Preparedness After 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Jamaica 

“We are very strong in terms of management, technical know-how, and experience. We are committed to ensuring that Jamaica is safe. From a fiscal perspective, we have put in place buffers to ensure that we are able to respond within the limits.” ——————————————————————- – Prime Minister Holness  A meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management […]

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Prime Minister Holness Asserts that the Fight Against Drugs and Guns Must be Done Hand-in-Hand  


Prime Minister Holness Asserts that the Fight Against Drugs and Guns Must be Done Hand-in-Hand  

“An important part of us tackling the illicit drug trade, is reciprocity. The war on drugs must be reciprocated, complimented, and fought in parallel with the war on guns.” ———————————————————————————- -Prime Minister Holness  Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that to make a real impact on the war against illegal drugs and to save lives, significant […]

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Prime Minister Holness Will Expand the New Social Housing Programme to Give More Jamaicans Homes


Prime Minister Holness Will Expand the New Social Housing Programme to Give More Jamaicans Homes

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will expand the New Social Housing Programme to give more Jamaicans homes. In addition to a greater budgetary allocation to expand the reach of the programme, the Prime Minister says there will be greater emphasis on the pace at which the homes are completed so Jamaicans who have been identified as beneficiaries can get […]

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GOVERNMENT DENOUNCES INFLAMMATORY STATEMENT BY THE OPPOSITION THAT THREATENS PRESS FREEDOM  


GOVERNMENT DENOUNCES INFLAMMATORY STATEMENT BY THE OPPOSITION THAT THREATENS PRESS FREEDOM  

The Government of Jamaica is condemning the latest in a series of inflammatory statements made by the Opposition which threatens the erosion of press freedom. The Government notes that the highly divisive statement emanating on a political platform on the weekend has caused unease, consternation and significant fear among members of the media. These statements have […]

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Government Using the Guaranteed Purchase Programme to Speed up Housing Development in Westmoreland


Government Using the Guaranteed Purchase Programme to Speed up Housing Development in Westmoreland

 “We are planning to do 4,500 new housing solutions for the parish of Westmoreland.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government plans to complete 4,500 new housing solutions for the parish of Westmoreland. These 4,500 units are in addition to the 3,000 units already completed. Speaking at the National Housing […]

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Prime Minister Holness Encourages Jamaicans to Maintain a Positive Outlook as the Government Works to Transform Jamaica


Prime Minister Holness Encourages Jamaicans to Maintain a Positive Outlook as the Government Works to Transform Jamaica

“What we can’t do in this new phase of our development is to become disunited, we must continue to think of one Jamaica. We must continue to think of Jamaica as the place of choice where we can all live, work and raise our families and do business.” – Prime Minister Holness ———————————————————- Prime Minister […]

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