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Kevin Downswell leads Sterling Gospel Music Awards noms
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Central bank researchers call for closer watch on food shocks
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September 23 12:13 AM
Central bank researchers call for closer watch on food shocks
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Reggae Boyz Clarke, Cover looking to impress on local soil in Nations League
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Take your Cabinet meetings outdoors, Campbell tells Holness
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Take your Cabinet meetings outdoors, Campbell tells Holness
September 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—For his suggestion that students may actually enjoy learning in outdoor conditions, and for which he has received criticism, Prime M...
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Holness urges community members not to accommodate criminals
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Holness urges community members not to accommodate criminals
September 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging residents in Manchester not to accommodate or provide cover for criminals, as he links gang ...
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WATCH: PM says he has no power to keep Cooper’s Pen residents on land
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WATCH: PM says he has no power to keep Cooper’s Pen residents on land
August 28, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness told residents of Cooper’s Pen in Trelawny, whose houses were demolished earlier this month, that...
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Holness urges Jamaicans to embrace national responsibility as country marks 64 years
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Holness urges Jamaicans to embrace national responsibility as country marks 64 years
August 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called on Jamaicans to embrace a national responsibility towards nation building as the country ma...
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Holness legal team says Court of Appeal decision does not adversely impact case against the Integrity Commission
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Holness legal team says Court of Appeal decision does not adversely impact case against the Integrity Commission
July 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The legal team of Prime Minister Andrew Holness says it has taken note of the decision by the Court of Appeal to dismiss an appeal b...
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Holness writes Caricom expressing concerns over reappointment of secretary general
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Holness writes Caricom expressing concerns over reappointment of secretary general
July 6, 2026
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC)–Prime Minister Andrew Holness says while Jamaica is not seeking to overturn the decision of regional leaders to reappoint Dr ...
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Holness to attend 51st Caricom Heads of Government conference
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Holness to attend 51st Caricom Heads of Government conference
July 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness departed Jamaica on Sunday for St Lucia, where he will participate in the 51st Regular Meeting of th...
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Holness, Grange pay tribute to coaching icon Stephen Francis
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Holness, Grange pay tribute to coaching icon Stephen Francis
July 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Sports Minister Olivia Grange have paid tribute to legendary track and field coach Stephen Franc...
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Advocate says protesters want transparency and accountability from gov’t
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Advocate says protesters want transparency and accountability from gov’t
June 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scores of Jamaicans dressed in yellow gathered in Cross Roads, Kingston on Tuesday, calling for greater government transparency an...
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Holness refuses to state whether FID has said there’s no case for him to answer
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Holness refuses to state whether FID has said there’s no case for him to answer
June 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness was circumspect on Monday when he responded to a question about the state of the investigation by...
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Holness to meet Wheatley after Cabinet about troubling IC report
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Holness to meet Wheatley after Cabinet about troubling IC report
June 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says he will be meeting with embattled Minister of Science, Technology and Special Projects Dr An...
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Holness says Jamaica must move from exporting talent to attracting it
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Holness says Jamaica must move from exporting talent to attracting it
June 19, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must reposition itself from being an exporter of talent to becoming a destination th...
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Seiveright blasts NWA, strongly backs PM Holness’ One Road Authority push
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Seiveright blasts NWA, strongly backs PM Holness’ One Road Authority push
May 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Central Delano Seiveright, has sharply criticised the National Works Agency (NWA) after t...
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After controversial killing, Holness says cops must balance alertness with restraint
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After controversial killing, Holness says cops must balance alertness with restraint
May 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid mounting public outrage over the controversial police killing of Latoya Bulgin on Sunday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has c...
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Holness sets vision for parks in every parish
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Holness sets vision for parks in every parish
April 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined a national vision to expand access to high-quality public spaces across Jamaica, dir...
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House passes NaRRA Bill in early morning vote after marathon debate, Brown-Burke ejection
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House passes NaRRA Bill in early morning vote after marathon debate, Brown-Burke ejection
Lynford Simpson | Observer Writer 
April 29, 2026
It was approximately 1:30 am Wednesday when the House of Representatives passed the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act that ...
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Holness calls for behavioural shift in waste disposal practices to protect the environment
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Holness calls for behavioural shift in waste disposal practices to protect the environment
April 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has issued a strong national call for a behavioural shift in how Jamaicans dispose of waste, warn...
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Holness calls for economic growth-minded voters amid major plans for Drax Hall
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Holness calls for economic growth-minded voters amid major plans for Drax Hall
March 30, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is calling for a change in the mindset of voters to focus on long-term economic growth over immedia...
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Williams to close Budget Debate on Tuesday
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Williams to close Budget Debate on Tuesday
March 24, 2026
Finance Minister Fayval Williams is scheduled to close the 2026/27 Budget Debate on Tuesday with what many expect to be a doubling down on the measure...
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NaRRA Bill outlines how Authority will function
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NaRRA Bill outlines how Authority will function
March 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness last Thursday tabled the Bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (...
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Budget Debate: Master Plan for Port Antonio focuses on development of Folly Lands
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Budget Debate: Master Plan for Port Antonio focuses on development of Folly Lands
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined the details of the master plan that the Government anticipates will transform and un...
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Budget Debate: Holness outlines plans to redevelop Montego Bay
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Budget Debate: Holness outlines plans to redevelop Montego Bay
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A major redevelopment plan for Montego Bay that involves the relocation of the Freeport is taking shape. Prime Minister Dr Andrew ...
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15-year-old admits to killing 64-y-o woman, hiding her body
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Chilling confession
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Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts announce landmark partnership
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Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts announce landmark partnership
Agreement aimed at accelerating their leading vacation experiences
September 23, 2026
Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts announce landmark partnership
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NROCC to fix Catherine Hall flood woes
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NROCC to fix Catherine Hall flood woes
Says perimeter road project not at fault
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NROCC to fix Catherine Hall flood woes
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Kevin Downswell leads Sterling Gospel Music Awards noms
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Kevin Downswell leads Sterling Gospel Music Awards noms
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September 23, 2026
Kevin Downswell leads Sterling Gospel Music Awards noms
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BOJ researchers flag delayed reaction to food shocks
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BOJ researchers flag delayed response to food shocks
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