Andrew Holness
JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19726.1Global 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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Johnson Smith recalled Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ call at last year’s General Assembly for a 'Global War on Gangs'.
Jamaica calls for reform of multilateral system, stronger climate and security cooperation | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-27
Andrew Holness attempted to place the then new chief justice, Bryan Sykes, on probation ahead of his permanent appointment.
Editorial | Listen to the lawyers | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-25
Prime Minister Holness spoke about the post-Hurricane Melissa claims experiences of Jamaican policyholders.
Cedric E. Stephens | Hurricane Melissa and the ‘endurance economy’ – The recovery we are enduring | BusinessJamaica· 2026-09-25
Prime Minister Andrew Holness reemphasized something that those in law enforcement have long since known: Lottery scamming is no longer simply a crime problem.
Basil Jarrett | When scamming starts costing jobs | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-24
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is insisting that the 'State is not above the law' amid growing concerns about an increase in the number of fatal police shootings across the island.
‘STATE NOT ABOVE THE LAW’ - PM declares all cop-involved fatal shootings properly investigated, questions why protests only held over police killings | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-24
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is insisting that the 'State is not above the law' amid growing concerns about an increase in the number of fatal police shootings across the island.
‘STATE NOT ABOVE THE LAW’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-24Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has defended his administration’s $1.2 billion spend to construct foundations for semi-permanent container houses.
Holness defends $1.2b spend on container home foundations | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says a report on the status of the economy has indicated that there are 'headwinds' ahead even as recovery from Hurricane Melissa takes shape.
TOUGH ROAD AHEAD - Holness flags inflation, energy costs and drought despite economy ‘fighting back’ from hurricane fallout | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23
Andrew Holness made a commitment during his visit to the community regarding relocation grants.
Displaced Coopers Pen families receive relocation grants | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-21
Golding noted that Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness had indicated in November 2025 that a dashboard was being finalised.
Recovery pitch - Golding shares five-point strategy to accelerate renewal in ‘abandoned’ west | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-21
Golding noted that Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness had indicated in November 2025 that a dashboard was being finalised.
Recovery pitch | News | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2026-09-21Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced the second consultation in Black River through a Facebook posting.
Byron Blake | What does ‘consultation’ mean for the victims of Hurricane Melissa? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-20
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pitched Jamaica’s post-hurricane reconstruction and growth agenda to a group of international investors.
Holness pitches Jamaica’s rebuild to global capital | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-19
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness issued an official government apology in Parliament, condemning the State’s actions against Rastafari as a grave injustice.
Peter Espeut | Restorative justice and reparations | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-19
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced the programme in 2023 to distribute 10,000 water tanks to households across Jamaica.
Rock Solid scales staff eightfold on tank demand | BusinessJamaica· 2026-09-18
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is a member of the King’s Privy Council.
Editorial | Fee waiver changes little | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-17
Andrew Holness's administration has been criticized for failing to disclose critical details regarding the TCN agreement.
TCN U-TURN - Govt backtracks on commitment to make deal public | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-17
Andrew Holness's administration has been criticized for failing to disclose critical details regarding migrant numbers.
TCN U-TURN | News | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2026-09-17Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is expected to participate in a key meeting on the redevelopment plans.
MoBay waterfront, Hip Strip back on redevelopment agenda | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-15
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced a successful reopening of the school year amidst criticism of outdoor learning conditions.
Michael Abrahams | Outdoor learning, empathy, context and contrition | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-15
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has directed Tax Administration Jamaica to implement a system to trace demonstration plates.
PM orders TAJ to develop and implement system to trace demonstration plates | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-14Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has directed the Jamaica Constabulary Force to review its operational procedures when carrying out lawful evictions.
PM directs JCF to review eviction procedures | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-13Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has dismissed public outrage over his comments about students studying under trees as 'nonsense'.
Holness dismisses ‘closer to nature’ criticism as ‘nonsense’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-11Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness launched the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC).
New watchdog committee to track cost, progress of recovery projects | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-11
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness recalled his days of hot classrooms and noted that the situation remains the same for some students.
JTA president challenges Holness to act on overheating classrooms | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-10
Andrew Holness is the Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Editorial | Welcome to JamRROC! | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-10Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness commented about students 'learning closer to nature' under trees as the new academic year began.
Children’s rights group takes issue with Holness’ ‘learning closer to nature’ remark | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-10Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is the substantive chairman of the council.
Editorial | National Partnership Council on life support? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-10
Andrew Holness is the Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Addressing the crime conundrum | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-08
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness attended the gala.
A grand celebration of Jamaica 64 | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-08-08
