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Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) is transforming housing support for the most vulnerable families into long-term security, providing beneficiaries with solid, formal homes that can be passed from one generation to the next, helping to break cycles of intergenerational poverty. The Prime Minister was […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has outlined the Government’s ongoing investments in pediatric and adolescent healthcare, underscoring the Government’s deliberate national strategy to position Jamaica as a centre of excellence for children and adolescent health in the Western Hemisphere. Speaking during the opening of the Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital […]

The Government of Jamaica has begun the disbursement of financial assistance to Jamaicans whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Melissa, marking a significant step in the country’s shelter recovery and national reconstruction efforts. Under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) programme, payments for severe damage, valued at up to $500,000, […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness officially opened the new Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, expanding family-centered care by providing modern accommodation for parents whose children require extended hospitalization. In his address, the Prime Minister underscored Bustamante’s role as the only specialist pediatric hospital in the English-speaking Caribbean, delivering […]

Prime Minister Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Latin America and the Caribbean have an important opportunity to pursue purposeful transformation as the region navigates an evolving global system. The Prime Minister shared these perspectives while engaging with regional leaders, investors, and policymakers examining the economic future of the hemisphere. Addressing the International Economic […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s ability to withstand and rebound from Hurricane Melissa is the result of deliberate policy choices, disciplined fiscal management and years of intentional planning, not chance. Speaking on January 20, 2026 at the 21st Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Prime […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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. […]