Speeches by the Prime Minister

Swearing-in of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP As Prime Minister of Jamaica On September 16, 2025 ——————————————————————————————–   Their Excellencies, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General, and the Most Honourable Lady Allen Mr Mark Golding, Leader of the Opposition, and Mrs Golding The Most Honourable Juliet Holness, and other […]

Theme: “Be Proud. Be Bold. In the Black, Green, and Gold.”   My fellow Jamaicans, today, we mark 63 years since our beloved country declared our independence to the world, raised our glorious black, green, and gold flag for the first time, and declared that this land, our land, would be home to a nation of free […]

My fellow Jamaicans, Today holds profound meaning and solemn pride. It is a moment of remembrance, reflection, and reaffirmation. A day when we pause to honour the struggle, suffering, and sacrifice of our ancestors, while also drawing inspiration from their strength to shape our path forward. It is also a day where we take stock […]

Keynote Address By Dr the Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica at the Port Authority of Jamaica Groundbreaking and Project Launch of Caymanas Special Economic Zone On July 29, 2025 ————————————————————————————————————  Good afternoon, everyone. Allow me to thank Stacy-Ann for her wonderful mastery of the ceremony. And Pastor Rachel Thompson for […]

Keynote Address By Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Official Grand Opening of the newest KFC Black River, St Elizabeth On July 26, 2025 ______________________________________________________________  Thank you very much, Debbie. You are indeed the master of ceremonies. Let me thank Gaylean Skervin for her prayers. Thank […]

Keynote Address By Dr the Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica at Installation Ceremony for Custos Hon. Lennox Anderson-Jackson, Custos Rotulorum of Hanover On July 17, 2025 ———————————————————————————————————–   Thank you, Madam Master of Ceremonies, Your Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General, and the Most Honourable Lady Allen Senator […]

Keynote Address By Dr the Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Harmony Cove Development Duncans, Trelawny On July 22, 2025 —————————————————————————————-   Thank you everyone. And thank you for the wonderful birthday greetings. Yes, one more year pon them. There are so many distinguished persons […]

Keynote Address By Dr the Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica at J Wray & Nephew 200th Anniversary On July 23, 2025 ——————————————————————————————–   Now, I did have some concerns when I saw you sprinkling the libations around the hall, especially when you went over to Tony, because I know that […]

Keynote Address By Dr the Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica at the HAJ Handing Over of Titles to Residents, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland On July 18, 2025 —————————————————————————————— Thank you everyone. I want to thank Doreen for playing the role of Master of Ceremony. Of course, you know that Doreen Prendergast is […]

Keynote Address by Dr the Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At NSHP Handover Ceremony; Whitehall, St Thomas Eastern On June 19 ,2025 ————————————————————————————————-   Thank you very much, PS Williams. I want to have everyone’s attention for the next one hour, but if I can’t have it for one hour, […]