Mr. Golding made the clarification while addressing supporters at a St. Andrew Eastern campaign rally last evening. It comes amidst condemnation from the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, over what it described as violent rhetoric being spewed by the PNP.

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Ground has been broken for the 2.4 billion dollar Braeton to Naggo Head Road Project in St. Catherine.

Construction of the three kilometre four lane road project is expected to last over 16 months.

Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, noted that Portmore is becoming a self-generating and self-contained economic entity, with businesses attracting employment, as well as entertainment.

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Motorists will soon have access to more street parking in Downtown Kingston, following an agreement between the Kingston and the St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC and the Jamaica Stock Exchange, JSE. 

Under the memorandum of understanding the JSE will manage an area along Gold Street.

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There has been a 15% reduction in major crimes in the St. Catherine south police division.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has pointed out that if peace is maintained in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, this would embolden more investors to set up business in the area.

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August 1, 2025, marks the 35th anniversary of IRIE FM.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaicans must be wary of promises to address poverty as these could result in greater issues for the economy.

He made the statement at the launch of the Solidarity Programme in Kingston this morning.

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Jamaicans are being encouraged to assess the stewardship of the nation’s leaders to determine whether their actions align with their words.

The call was made by Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Horace Chang as he closed the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday.

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The Government has promised to absorb the cost of labor force training as an incentive to investors.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the announcement at the MJS Industrial and Technology Park opening ceremony yesterday.

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The Jamaican government will take the quest for reparations a step further, with the pending submission of a petition to King Charles.

In her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the Lower House today, Culture Minister Olivia Grange said the petition has questions relating to slavery, which the government wants the privy council to advise the King on.

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