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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's military on Thursday rejected as "lies" remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, sayin...
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—Caribbean Community (Caricom) education ministers began a two-day meeting in Guyana on Wednesday amid concerns as to whether ...
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APPEALING not just as a legislator, but also from his own experience with past convictions, Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Human Rights Isat Buc...
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August 13 12:14 AM
JAMAICA Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver said Wednesday that it was unfortunate that another school year is just around the corner ...
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PM vindicated in ‘unspent’ hurricane relief funds, says Montague
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PM vindicated in ‘unspent’ hurricane relief funds, says Montague
June 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister with responsibility for Land and Settlements, Robert Montague, says the Auditor General’s Report on unused donated funds fo...
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Holness honoured with legacy award at UWI gala in New York
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Holness honoured with legacy award at UWI gala in New York
April 18, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (CMC)–Prime Minister Andrew Holness was honoured with the Legacy Award by the New York-based American Foundation for the Unive...
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PM Holness declares that gov’t will ‘eliminate’ criminals from society to get true value of Jamaica
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PM Holness declares that gov’t will ‘eliminate’ criminals from society to get true value of Jamaica
March 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that his Government will continue to "go hard on the criminals" and "eliminate" them fr...
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Human rights groups take Holness to task for ‘man a man and woman a woman’ comment
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Human rights groups take Holness to task for ‘man a man and woman a woman’ comment
March 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Human rights groups Equality for All Foundation Jamaica and TransWave Jamaica are expressing disappointment with Prime Minister An...
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US legislator welcomes Jamaica’s decision to end Cuban health programme
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US legislator welcomes Jamaica’s decision to end Cuban health programme
March 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – A United States (US) legislator, who last month had been critical of Jamaica over its statement on Cuba, is now supp...
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Holness travels to St Kitts and Nevis for 50th Caricom Heads of Government meeting
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Holness travels to St Kitts and Nevis for 50th Caricom Heads of Government meeting
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness will depart the island on Monday for St Kitts and Nevis to attend the 50th Regular Meeting of the Co...
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Holness urges young Jamaicans to modernise public sector
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Holness urges young Jamaicans to modernise public sector
February 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged young Jamaicans to adopt an outcomes-focused mindset to modernise Jamaica’s public sector fo...
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Holness mourns passing of US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson
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Holness mourns passing of US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the passing of American civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who die...
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Holness opens $140m parent overnight suite at Bustamante Hospital
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Holness opens $140m parent overnight suite at Bustamante Hospital
January 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Friday officially opened the new parent overnight suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Childre...
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Holness departs for International Economic Forum in Panama
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Holness departs for International Economic Forum in Panama
January 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is scheduled to travel to Panama from Tuesday, January 27 to Thursday, January 29, 2026 for offic...
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Holness saddened by passing of Sly Dunbar
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Holness saddened by passing of Sly Dunbar
January 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the passing of legendary drummer Lowell "Sly" Dunbar. Holness, in a tweet o...
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WATCH: Gov’t will provide the necessary budget for body-worn cameras, says Holness
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WATCH: Gov’t will provide the necessary budget for body-worn cameras, says Holness
January 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his administration will supply the necessary budget to ensure the procurement of body-worn came...
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Holness urges vigilance against exploitation of ROOFS programme
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Holness urges vigilance against exploitation of ROOFS programme
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister Andrew Holness has cautioned beneficiaries of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) initiativ...
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Jamaica will be rebuilt better, stronger – PM
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Jamaica will be rebuilt better, stronger – PM
January 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has created the opportunity to rebuild Jamaica...
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $10 billion to provide relief, reconstruction and restoration grants to individuals whose homes were ...
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PM clarifies $75m allocation to churches is for clean-up activities, not rebuilding
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PM clarifies $75m allocation to churches is for clean-up activities, not rebuilding
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has clarified that the previously announced $75 million to support affected churches in the aftermat...
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In New Year’s message, PM reflects on overcoming challenges while staring down crises
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In New Year’s message, PM reflects on overcoming challenges while staring down crises
January 1, 2026
In his New Year's message on Thursday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness reflected anew on the challenges he has navigated with Jamaica during his leaders...
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is moving from disaster relief to long-term recovery following the passage of Hu...
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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
December 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged Jamaicans to hold on to hope and unity as the country recovers from the effects of Hurr...
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Holness pays tribute to late consul-general to New York
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Holness pays tribute to late consul-general to New York
December 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid tribute to the late Alsion Wilson, Jamaica’s consul-general to New York during a thanksgiving s...
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Holness hits back at criticisms of gov’t distribution of donated generators
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Holness hits back at criticisms of gov’t distribution of donated generators
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is hitting back at recent criticisms surrounding the distribution of donated generators by the gover...
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New police station in Little London opened
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New police station in Little London opened
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A new police station was officially opened in Little London, Westmoreland on Friday. The facility was built under the Ministry of ...
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APPEALING not just as a legislator, but also from his own experience with past convictions, Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Human Rights Isat Buc...
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Masicka declares career longevity with new album Forever Reign
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Masicka declares career longevity with new album Forever Reign
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