Dr The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica December 27, 2025 Colleague Heads of Government, and Distinguished Citizens of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),It has been an immense honour for Jamaica to serve as Chair for the second half of this year. As I conclude my tenure, I place on record my sincere gratitude … Continue reading End of Year Message from Outgoing CARICOM Chair
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November 23, 2025 Johannesburg, South Africa Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Andrew Holness, on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The two leaders expressed their ambition to elevate the partnership between Canada and Jamaica in … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of the Caribbean Community Andrew Holness
Prime Ministers Holness and Carney, meeting at the UN General Assembly November 5, 2025 Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Andrew Holness. Prime Minister Carney expressed Canada’s deepest sympathies to the people of Jamaica following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of the Caribbean Community Andrew Holness
CBS News This story really underlines the scale of the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica... and indeed, other Caribbean countries. One-third of the countries annual GDP was lost. To put that in comparative terms, Canadian analysts (Scotia Bank, Conference Board and Bank of Canada) have warned that in the face of U.S. tariffs being … Continue reading Jamaica sees 30% GDP hit from Hurricane Melissa, at least 75 dead in Caribbean
September 24, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed Jamaica’s long-standing relationship with Canada following a bilateral meeting with Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. In a post shared via Instagram, Holness said the discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in security, regional issues, education and training. “Moments ago, I had a bilateral meeting with Canada’s … Continue reading Holness meets with new Canadian PM
Incumbent prime minister says country on right trajectory, as opposition leader concedes defeat September 4, 2025 Jamaicans have voted to give Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour party (JLP) a third consecutive term in government after a nail-biting race with the opposition People’s National party (PNP). Holness beat PNP’s Mark Golding after polls in the … Continue reading Jamaica election results: Andrew Holness leads Labour party to third term
Jamaicans will go to the polls on Wednesday, September 3, for the 2025 General Election. Nomination Day is Monday, August 18. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in Half-Way Tree on Sunday (August 10). On the advice of Dr. Holness, Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen … Continue reading September 3 is General Election in Jamaica
The 49th Conference of the Heads of Government of CARICOM has concluded. Watch the video of the closing press conference below. https://youtu.be/J86G04SKNFQ You can also get a sense of some of the discussions in the selection of stories from the Jamaica Information Service below. Haiti Haiti Welcomes CARICOM’s Focus on Addressing Country’s Security Crisis – … Continue reading CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting Wraps up
The CARICOM Secretariat has launched an online knowledge hub to highlight essential information and provide content related to the upcoming 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which will take place 6 – 8 July in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This official online presence was designed as … Continue reading Media Advisory: Knowledge Hub launched for 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
By EARYEL BOWLEG, February 24, 2025 Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net CARICOM has launched a comprehensive review of the region’s trade relations with the United States as Caribbean leaders brace for potential challenges stemming from shifting US trade policies. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness described the situation as a “grave concern”, stressing the need for the … Continue reading CARICOM launches comprehensive review of Caribbean’s trade relations with US