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Prime Minister Holness Charges New Police Men and Women to Wear the Uniform with Pride, Reject Corruption, and Uphold the Highest Standards of Honour


Prime Minister Holness Charges New Police Men and Women to Wear the Uniform with Pride, Reject Corruption, and Uphold the Highest Standards of Honour

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has charged the newly graduated police men and women to wear the uniform of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with pride, integrity, and deep respect, while firmly rejecting corruption and conduct that undermines public trust. Speaking yesterday at the Passing-Out Parade and Awards Ceremony for Trainee Constables […]

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Government Reaffirms Full Commitment to Body-Worn Cameras for JCF


Government Reaffirms Full Commitment to Body-Worn Cameras for JCF

“The JCF embraces wholeheartedly the use of body-worn cameras. The leadership of the JCF has been very proactive in securing the best technological platform and ecosystem to support the full deployment of body-worn cameras.” – Prime Minister Holness Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government of Jamaica’s unequivocal support for […]

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Prime Minister Holness Says Government Moving Decisively Towards the Operationalisation of NaRRA


Prime Minister Holness Says Government Moving Decisively Towards the Operationalisation of NaRRA

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government is moving decisively into the execution phase of its national recovery and resilience strategy, with the operationalisation of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). The Prime Minister provided the update last on January 20, 2026, while addressing the 21st Regional Investments and Capital […]

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Prime Minister Reports 50 Percent Reduction in Murders So Far This Year as Jamaica Moves Towards Becoming a Peaceful Nation


Prime Minister Reports 50 Percent Reduction in Murders So Far This Year as Jamaica Moves Towards Becoming a Peaceful Nation

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica has reached a historic turning point in public safety, recording a 50 percent reduction in murders compared to the same period last year, a transformation that is strengthening economic confidence, lowering business costs and improving Jamaica’s global brand as a peaceful and attractive investment destination. […]

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Prime Minister Signals Major Financial Sector and Capital Market Reforms to Power Jamaica’s Post Hurricane Melissa Recovery


Prime Minister Signals Major Financial Sector and Capital Market Reforms to Power Jamaica’s Post Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica will pursue deliberate and far-reaching financial sector and capital market reforms to support economic resurgence, resilience and long-term national development as the country recovers from the impacts of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking on January 20, 2026, at the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s 21st Regional […]

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Prime Minister Holness Assures Public of Highest Level of Accountability in the Management of Relief Supplies


Prime Minister Holness Assures Public of Highest Level of Accountability in the Management of Relief Supplies

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has assured Jamaicans that all relief supplies received in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa are being managed under the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and probity. Prime Minister Holness was speaking at the handover ceremony of housing supplies by New Era Housing Development, held at the Jamaica […]

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Government Building Institutional Resilience to Safeguard Public Services in Times of Disaster


Government Building Institutional Resilience to Safeguard Public Services in Times of Disaster

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has emphasized that strengthening the resilience and continuity of State institutions is a central pillar of the Government’s disaster response strategy, noting that safeguarding public services during crises requires foresight, planning, and disciplined decision-making. Addressing the Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border in St. […]

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Government Focused on Restoring Economic Livelihoods Following Hurricane Melissa


Government Focused on Restoring Economic Livelihoods Following Hurricane Melissa

The Government of Jamaica has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring economic livelihoods in communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, as Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness addressed the Official Reopening of Business Kiosks and Shops at Border, St. Elizabeth, on January 16, 2026. Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Holness explained that while emergency […]

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Prime Minister Holness’ Call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio


Prime Minister Holness’ Call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Summary of Discussions   Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness on Saturday held a productive telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they discussed ongoing cooperation between Jamaica and the United States, including U.S. assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and broader regional economic and security priorities. […]

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Prime Minister Holness Challenges Investors to Drive Growth and Productivity as Jamaica Accelerates Recovery After Hurricane Melissa


Prime Minister Holness Challenges Investors to Drive Growth and Productivity as Jamaica Accelerates Recovery After Hurricane Melissa

As Jamaica moves decisively to recover from the economic disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa, Prime Minister the Most Honourable Dr. Andrew Holness has issued a direct challenge to investors to expand investment, raise productivity, and pursue large-scale, innovative projects to power faster national recovery and long-term growth. Speaking on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) at the […]

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