Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has underscored the pivotal role of education in shaping Jamaica’s labour force and propelling the country’s development agenda. Speaking on Wednesday (May 7) at Mico University College on Teachers’ Day, Prime Minister Holness stated that Jamaica’s economy has transitioned from traditional industries to a predominantly service-based economy, now comprising over […]
Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling social violence in all its forms. He noted that while significant progress has been made in reducing organized violence, particularly gang related murder and serious crimes, the next term of the government will see intensified efforts to confront the wider […]
Prime Minister Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government remains resolute in its mission to eradicate absolute poverty in Jamaica, describing it as a deliberate and strategic commitment to ensure no Jamaican is left behind. Addressing the East Central St James Scholarship Awards Function, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Government’s economic philosophy […]
Keynote Address By Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the MOH Unveiling of the Monument in Honour of Workers who died during COVID-19 On March 10, 2025 ______________________________________________________________ First, let me commend the National Public Health Lab ensemble. I forgot that they were medical professionals for […]
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced a series of new and expanded benefits from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to benefit Jamaicans. The series of improved benefits will take effect in the coming months are aimed at making homeownership more affordable and accessible for Jamaicans. These enhancements, which include increased loan limits, reduced deposit […]
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the government is now better equipped to withstand future health crises. The Prime Minister’s declaration came as he today (March 10, 2025) unveiled a monument to honour healthcare workers who died during COVID-19 in 2020. The monument is part of activities to mark the fifth anniversary of the impact […]
-Prime Minister outlines bold vision to establish Jamaica as a global training hub for healthcare professionals “We have to create a system where we can leverage the talent that has been exported to come back to Jamaica and support our local healthcare system.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————- Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. […]
“I encourage you to stay and contribute to the economic growth (of Jamaica). We need you. And for the first time in a long time, remaining in Jamaica, working in Jamaica, will be rewarding. Your efforts will yield results. It is a long struggle, but we are at the point now where we are starting […]
Today, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) announced to the IMF’s Executive Board, her proposal to appoint Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, to the position of Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, effective October 31, 2024. This is a historic and important development in which […]
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 […]