Speeches by the Prime Minister

Statement on the 5 Murders in Waltham Park By Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica On November 26, 2024 ________________________________________ First, let me join with both the commissioner and the minister in extending my deep and sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who were […]

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, fellow Jamaicans: I am filled with excitement and optimism today as I announce a significant transition in our national economic policy. Today, we turn the page to a new chapter in Jamaica’s economic journey—a chapter of opportunity, and the potential to create a brighter future for every Jamaican. The Journey […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP, DLP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the National Police College of Jamaica Graduation Ceremony, Inspector Development Course 2024 On November 12, 2024 _______________________________________ I will just say you look good. Yes, you do look good and you will permit me if I get a […]

Remarks By Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Official Launch of the National Identification Registration Authority and Issuance of Cards On November 15, 2024 ___________________________________________ This is a moment long in coming and one that the entire Jamaican people can be proud of. As a nation, […]

Remarks By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP, DLP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Tour of Troy Bridge Construction Site On November 8, 2024 ____________________________________ I believe it was in 2021 that the former Troy Bridge that was here where we are now standing collapsed just after the passage of a tropical […]

Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP, DLP Prime Minister of Jamaica At Post Cabinet Press Briefing 0n November 6, 2024 _______________________________________ I think you could describe my interventions as a wrap in media terms. I will be traversing several subject areas and trying to put everything into context. Let me begin […]

Post Cabinet Press Briefing Appointment of Finance and Education Ministers On October 30, 2024 —————————————————————————————- Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP, DLP, Prime Minister: This morning I’m reminded that today is a pivotal day in Jamaican history, the 30th of October.  I take you back to the year 1980 when the Jamaica Labour Party […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP, DLP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the UTECH International Climate Conference On October 17, 2024 _______________________________________ Good morning. Thank you, Master of Ceremonies, Professor Garfield Young, for the mastery with which you have conducted the ceremony. I’m not sure if there is a professorship […]

Remarks By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Contractor’s Materials Testing Laboratory, Montego Bay On October 16, 2024 ———————————————————————————– Today I had the privilege of touring one of the major infrastructure development projects for Jamaica, the Montego Bay Perimeter Road. The Montego Bay Perimeter Road is not […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP, DLP Prime Minister of Jamaica At Sandals All Mega Jamaica Showcase Event, Montego Bay On October 16, 2024 —————————————————————————————-  Thank you very much. Thank you for that reassuring compliment that I’m still young.  Sometimes you need to be reminded of that. Let me acknowledge […]