Andrew Holness

Andrew Holness

Jamaica JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19726.2Global Dominance: 0.00%

Andrew Holness is a Jamaican politician serving as the Prime Minister of Jamaica since 2016. He is the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party and has been a member of Parliament since 1997. Holness has focused on various reforms in education, housing, and economic development during his tenure, aiming to improve the quality of life for Jamaicans.

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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has expressed confidence in Wheatley despite the allegations against him.

Accountability group raises concerns over Wheatley remaining in Cabinet, says PM should act | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-23
5.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says no one is seeking to 'dump' undesirable persons on Jamaica as part of a controversial deportation deal with the United States.

Holness: Public alarm over US deportee deal ‘almost ridiculous'; vows no dumping of undesirables on Jamaica | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-22
5.0

Prime Minister Andrew Holness acted responsibly in demanding the resignation of his then minister of energy, science and technology.

Editorial | Why Wheatley should go | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-22
7.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for a national culture of efficiency in Jamaica.

Business leaders back Holness' efficiency vision | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-22
9.0

Morrison argued that the Dr Andrew Holness-led administration should revisit discussions regarding the TCN agreement.

‘We don’t want it’ | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-22
5.0

Prime Minister Andrew Holness lamented the low output of Jamaica’s workers and called for a 'revolution' to lift national productivity.

Editorial | A different conversation on productivity | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-22
6.0

Andrew Holness is the Prime Minister who announced the East King’s House/Lady Musgrave Road project in the 2023-24 budget.

East Kings House, Lady Musgrave dualisation to ease congestion | Business
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-21
7.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness reappointed Wheatley to the Cabinet following the September 2025 general election.

Charges recommended over Wheatley asset probe | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-19
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Andrew Wheatley

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced earlier in the year the planned development of recreational parks for the elderly.

Editorial | Exercise for the elderly | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-03
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Simone Spence
Simone Spence

Prime Minister Andrew Holness defended the unspent funds and criticized the audit's findings.

Michael Abrahams | Trying to make sense out of nonsense | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-02
4.0

Dr Andrew Holness was propelled to the leadership of the Jamaica Labour Party and the prime ministership of the country due to Mr Golding's public statements.

Editorial | Supporting oversight | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-02
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Bruce Golding
Bruce Golding

Prime Minister Holness echoed similar sentiments last week.

Ronald Thwaites | Of land and education | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-01
6.0

Spearheaded by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security last year, the $1-billion Solidarity Programme was designed to provide a one-time $20,000 grant.

Forgotten victims | News | Jamaica Gleaner
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-31
5.0

Prime Minister Holness has often complained about a shortage of skills in Jamaica.

Editorial | CARICOM’s free movement | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-29
5.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness signalled a shift toward what he described as 'principled realism' on Cuba.

PNP calls on Jamaican gov't to lead Caribbean push for dialogue on Cuba crisis | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-29
7.0

Andrew Holness is the Prime Minister of Jamaica who is mentioned in the context of supporting a new values campaign.

Editorial | Rebuilding values | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-28
6.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has publicly expressed support for body cameras.

‘Taking us for fools!’ | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-28
7.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced Anderson’s appointment on Wednesday, stating that he will assume the role on June 1.

Business leaders endorse Anderson for NaRRA but demand oversight, transparency | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-28
8.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government is strengthening the country’s disaster risk financing framework to bolster recovery efforts.

Gov’t strengthening disaster risk financing framework ahead of hurricane season | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-28
8.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness confirmed that the Western Children’s Hospital would be named in honour of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.

‘It was always the intent’ | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-27
8.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pushed back against mounting criticism over more than $1 billion in hurricane donations that remained largely unspent months after Hurricane Melissa.

‘Common nonsense’ | News | Jamaica Gleaner
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-27
5.0

Andrew Holness is the Prime Minister of Jamaica who defended the non-use of donated Hurricane Melissa funds.

Delayed relief undermines public trust | Letters
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-27
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Mark Clarke

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness praised Cuba for supporting the region’s health systems but emphasised that Jamaica 'stands firmly' for democracy.

Jamaica medical partnership with Cuba lasted 49 years
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-03-08
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Andrew Holness is the Prime Minister of Jamaica whose administration is accused of ending the medical programme due to pressure from the United States.

Cuban foreign ministry: Jamaica’s decision to end medical programme ‘disregarded’ history of fruitful, sustained collaboration | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-03-07
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Kamina Johnson Smith
Kamina Johnson Smith

Andrew Holness is the Prime Minister who insisted that Jamaica did not engage in labour violations regarding the Cuban medical programme.

US did not influence Jamaica's decision to end Cuban medical programme, says Johnson Smith | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-03-06
6.0

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness praised Cuba for supporting the region’s health systems but emphasised that Jamaica 'stands firmly' for democracy.

HEALTHCARE HEARTBREAK: Tufton seeks to assure that contingencies in place to counter announced shutdown of 50-y-o bilateral agreement that allowed Cuban doctors to fill gaps in sector | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-03-06
7.0

Opposition spokesman on industry Anthony Hylton had called on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to clarify reports that tenants were unable to access the facility due to unresolved utility issues.

Seven Gov't entities sign leases at Morant Bay Urban Centre | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-03-06
5.0

I have come to welcome positive statements coming out of CARICOM from the mouth of our present Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

SSP Diaries | The thirst for power | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-03-05
7.0

Hon Dr Andrew Holness, the prime minister of Jamaica, emphasized that Jamaica stood firmly for democracy.

Elizabeth Morgan | Democracy hypocrisy | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-03-04
7.0

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness is planning a visit to Guyana to discuss collaboration in energy, food security, and technology.

Jamaica PM likely for Guyana visit in April
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-03-04
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