Speeches by the Prime Minister

National Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica About the Preparation for Hurricane Beryl On July 2, 2024 ______________________________________________________________   My fellow Jamaicans, Huricane Beryl maintains its path to impact Jamaica early tomorrow morning.  In an Emergency Meeting of Caricom Heads this morning, we were briefed on the […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the St Andrew South District Consultative Committee Conference On June 29, 2024 _______________________________________ Before I get into my presentation,  I have a public service announcement to make,  and I want you to pay keen attention to it. Tropical Storm […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Official Opening Ceremony New Brunswick Village June 19, 2024 ————————————————————————————– Thank you. I did not grow up in a place called De La Vega.  In fact, I was born at the Spanish Town Hospital and then I spent […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the STEM for Growth Symposium UTECH On April 24, 2024 —————————————————————————————————– It’s getting hotter this year. The truth is that we’ve always had these kinds of fluctuation in our weather, but we’re seeing it now with greater intensity and […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Handing Over Ceremony Friendship Oaks Phase 1, St Elizabeth On May 17, 2024 ——————————————————————————————————-   It is so good to be in my second parish of St Elizabeth. I have roots not too far from here and I […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Official Opening of Adam and Eve Spa On May 15, 2024 ________________________________________________________________ Thank you very much, Kamila, for your wonderful mastery of the ceremony so far. You’ve been very efficient, and I propose to continue in that vein […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the 105th Jamaica Civil Service Association Annual General Meeting On May 30, 2024 ———————————————————————————————- All dignitaries acknowledged, but you will understand the need for efficiency in the delivery of the presentation. My task is a difficult one coming after […]

Labour day in Jamaica is recognized as a time to volunteer your labour for the upliftment of our communities. It is a time I personally look forward to because I love to lend a helping hand while interacting with community members. Today as we celebrate Labour Day 2024, under the theme “Ramp up di access…show […]

Delaware State University Class of 2024 Commencement Speech Delivered by Most. Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP, PC Prime Minister of Jamaica May 10, 2024 —————————————————————————- Back home in Jamaica when we greet friends, we say wha gwaan! So, wha gwaan Delaware State! Thank you so much for that kind introduction and welcome. I feel I […]