Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness asked the Jamaica Constabulary Force to review eviction procedures after a controversial eviction in Trelawny. The eviction involved over twenty families and was executed by JCF officers with heavy equipment, raising concerns about prior notice and humanitarian implications. Opposition Leader Mark Golding called the situation a humanitarian calamity, stressing the need to prioritize restoring the families' lives. Following the eviction, police detained at least 25 men to prevent resistance, but released them without charges after several hours. The Prime Minister stated that police must execute court orders professionally and with respect for the affected individuals' rights and dignity.
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PNP Demands Holness Resignation Over Integrity Report Findings.
The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) has called for Prime Minister Andrew Holness to resign following a report that raises concerns about his financial integrity. They allege that he misled the public regarding investigations into illicit enrichment. The Jamaica Labour Party defends Holness, insisting that the report shows no wrongdoing and criticizing the PNP's motives.
A lone thug shot seven, three fatally, and injured four at a party in Rockfort.
Kingston Eastern police reported that unknown assailants shot seven people, three fatally, at a party Thursday night, August 3, 2023, on Rusden Road, Rockfort, Kingston.
After eight years, Holness said Gangs must be Eliminated from Society.
At last, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Andrew Holness, declared war against gangs. Speaking with journalists in his Kingston West Central constituency on Thursday, July 13, 2023, the sycophant Prime Minister said we must eliminate gangs from society because they threaten Jamaica's security.
PM’s new Cabinet included Floyd Green and omitted Audley Shaw.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness revealed the new composition of his Cabinet. But the reshuffle he promised the Jamaica people never happened.
Bartender got stabbed during a Mobay rum bar brawl.
PM breaks silence on salary hikes: said Jamaicans 'bad mind' the political class.
PM Holness usurped the Constitution– appointed General Rocky Meade Ambassador Plenipotentiary.
The cloud of secrecy surrounding the Jamaican Government's appointment of General Rocky Meade as ambassador plenipotentiary has spurred the Opposition People's National Party into demanding details of the position. The new post comes Just five months after public pressure forced Rocky Meade to decline a controversial posting as Cabinet secretary. On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, … Continue reading PM Holness usurped the Constitution– appointed General Rocky Meade Ambassador Plenipotentiary.
Fifty-seven individuals and three youth groups vie for National Youth Award.
Fifty-seven individuals and three youth groups were shortlisted for the 2022 Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE).
The SSL Fraud happened because regulators failed in their duty to Jamaica.
I am surprised at how much misinformation people close to SSL are distributing to distract and detour the public from the central issue.
Did PM Holness misspeak about borrowing from SSL?
"I have no funds currently with SSL and have not done any business with SSL since September 2021. I wish to also make it clear that neither I nor any member of my family has ever borrowed from SSL or received any form of credit facility from SSL."- Prime Minister Andrew Holness