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Government Pursuing Major Opportunities in Technology


Government Pursuing Major Opportunities in Technology

Prime Minister Holness says Jamaica is Producing a Cadre of Software Developers Through the AMBER HEART Academy Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there are tremendous opportunities in the technology sector and the Government, in partnership with the private sector, has made significant progress in pursuing these opportunities.Speaking last evening (Wednesday, June 1, 2022) at the Unveiling of […]

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Government Signs Historic MoU with the Amber Group to Establish Jamaica’s First Coding Institute


Government Signs Historic MoU with the Amber Group to Establish Jamaica’s First Coding Institute

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Amber HEART Institute of Coding is a revolutionary initiative which is proof of how public-private partnership can accelerate our business processes. Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (June 1, 2022) witnessed the signing of a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Amber Group and the HEART Trust/NSTA to establish […]

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“The Government is Moving to Get Your Titles Registered”- PM Holness


“The Government is Moving to Get Your Titles Registered”- PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government continues to promote a culture of ownership by putting titles in the hands of rightful landowners across Jamaica through the Systematic Land Registration Programme. Speaking yesterday, (June 1, 2022) at the Systematic Land Registration Titling Ceremony in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, Prime Minister Holness underscored that the Government […]

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Government Increasing Public Internet and Broadband Access Across the Island


Government Increasing Public Internet and Broadband Access Across the Island

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is increasing the upgrade of internet and broadband services across the island. Speaking yesterday, (May 26) at the official launch and unveiling ceremony of public wifi hotspot in West Central St. Andrew, Prime Minister Holness said the Government is making every effort to upgrade internet and broadband services […]

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Officially Opens State-of-the-Art Transitional Centre for the Homeless in Kingston


Prime Minister Andrew Holness Officially Opens State-of-the-Art Transitional Centre for the Homeless in Kingston

The Prime Minister says the new facility will set an example of the high quality of care that our poor and vulnerable citizens deserve. Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (May 27), officially opened the new state-of-the-art Transitional Centre for the Homeless in downtown Kingston, named in honour of former Councillor and former Mayor of Kingston, […]

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Welcomes Belize’s Endorsement of Minister Kamina Johnson Smith for Commonwealth Secretary General


Prime Minister Andrew Holness Welcomes Belize’s Endorsement of Minister Kamina Johnson Smith for Commonwealth Secretary General

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is today welcoming another CARICOM endorsement of Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, for appointment as Commonwealth Secretary General; this time from Belize. In announcing their endorsement of Minister Johnson Smith, Belize’s Prime Minister John Briceno, said, Minister Johnson Smith has a wealth […]

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Prime Minister Holness Welcomes Endorsement by the Republic of India of Minister Kamina Johnson Smith for Commonwealth Secretary General


Prime Minister Holness Welcomes Endorsement by the Republic of India of Minister Kamina Johnson Smith for Commonwealth Secretary General

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today welcomed the announcement by the Republic of  India endorsing Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, for appointment as Commonwealth Secretary General. India’s endorsement complements those of the Government of the United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, Singapore and the Maldives, who recently registered their […]

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Prime Minister Hails as “Significant” Trinidad and Tobago’s Endorsement of Jamaica’s Candidature for Commonwealth Secretary General


Prime Minister Hails as “Significant” Trinidad and Tobago’s Endorsement of Jamaica’s Candidature for Commonwealth Secretary General

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today welcomed the announcement by Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Keith Rowley, that his country endorses Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, for appointment as Commonwealth Secretary General. Prime Minister Holness described the endorsement as quite significant, noting it is the […]

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Says Mask Requirement to Be Re-instituted


Prime Minister Andrew Holness Says Mask Requirement to Be Re-instituted

Says Jamaicans must take extra precautions as the country faces the fifth wave of the COVID19 pandemic Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the mask wearing requirement will be re-instituted in short order, as the COVID19 positivity rate has increased. In that regard, the Prime Minister is urging Jamaicans to take extra precautions as […]

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Welcomes the UK’s Endorsement of Minister Kamina Johnson Smith for Commonwealth Secretary General


Prime Minister Andrew Holness Welcomes the UK’s Endorsement of Minister Kamina Johnson Smith for Commonwealth Secretary General

Jamaica welcomes the endorsement by the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, of Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, for appointment as Commonwealth Secretary General. Responding to the announcement of the UK’s support, Prime Minister Andrew Holness says it signals confidence in Minister Johnson Smith’s capabilities and […]

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