Criminals killed two children (6 and 10) and their 82 year-old grandmother - the most vulnerable, the old and the young. Someone knows these criminals. Someone hides them. Let that sink in.
Do your part. Give them up to the
@JamaicaConstab
Jamaicans must unite against criminals
Breaking:
@AndrewHolnessJM
creates history to become the first leader of the
@jlpjamaica
to win consecutive contested general elections since 1962. He said: "Tonight, the victor is the people of Jamaica"
Jamaica. We're doing well. Lots to improve but we're doing well. The fallacy we believe is the grass is greener on the other side. Truth is, despite our problems and hardships, the grass is green right here. Water it. Let's all work to build Jamaica
#Democracy
#StrongerTogether
Today is historic!!! 8/21 women Senators sworn in and 18/63 women Members of Parliament. So approx. one third (1/3) of the legislators in our great island Jamaica in 2020 are women👏👏 with House Speaker = Marisa Dalrymple Philbert and
@JulietHolness
deputy 👏👏
#Proud
#Congrats
We must find Jasmine! With all the love our hearts let's not give up the search. Jasmine must be found safe, sound and healthy. It's a call to all Jamaicans....let's be our brother's and sister's keeper
#FindJasmineDean
There is no truth to whatsapp messages being circulated about a 'shutdown'. Please do not share or perpetuate such rumours which are intended to cause panic. Stay safe. Wear your mask. Sanitize. One Love🇯🇲
Breaking: Government to move custom allowance for Jamaicans entering the island from US$500 to US$1000 come April 2024. The announcement was made a short while ago by Minister of Finance
@NigelClarkeJa
Governance/Leadership is not for the weak or faint of heart. It requires courage, guts, shrewdness, commonsense, vision, wisdom, steady hands, nerves of steel and more.... particularly in Jamaica
#Leadership
#COVID19JAMAICA
#COVID19
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
speaking in Parliament now warns that
#COVID19
protocols measures may be revised and tightened ahead of schedule if numbers rise. He says what is driving the spread of
#COVID19
is indiscipline and lack of adherence to protocols
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
announces new curfew hours 10pm to 5am nightly effective December 10, 2021 to January 13, 2022. However, on Christmas Eve the curfew commences 1am December 25 and New Year's Eve 1am New Year's morning.
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
announces ALL gatherings public and private should have maximum 15 persons. There will be a prohibition on parties and events for the holiday period. The measures will start December 1 through mid January.
Clear, decisive, genuine, sincere, swift. Critical elements in communication.
Accepting responsibility, sincere apology and repentant, elements of maturity
There are members of the clergy who they and their entire family have taken the vax Yet they are unwilling to encourage congregants to take the vax. Then there are those who have done no research and spread fear and false info from the pulpit. Why? Come on Church we can do better
Breaking: Government announces that the first batch of
#COVID19
vaccines that are due in April 2021, has been increased from an original 1% to 5%. 292,000 doses enough to vaccinate approximately 146,000 Jamaicans.
Priority will be given to healthcare workers and the elderly
My condolences to the
@CVMTV
family, the wider media fraternity and the National Parenting Support Commission team on the passing of Khadijah Thomas. Khadijah was a bright and talented, young journalist
#RIP
🕊
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
announces proposed curfew times for holiday period.
On Christmas Day and Boxing Day, the curfew will start at 7pm and end at 5am the following morning. Movement will therefore only be permitted between 5am and 7pm on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Please be discerning in what you circulate. PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
has been very open with communication on
#COVID19JAMAICA
. In this era there is no need for 2nd and 3rd hand info. Please go to official sources. Anything else is mischief making and fake.
Congratulations to Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
@AndrewHolnessJM
on being bestowed the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (the highest honour) by the Delaware State University in the USA
#DrHolness
#PrimeMinister
🇯🇲
#CongratsSir
#Proud
Congratulations to all our Jamaican Olympians. Jamaica ended 40th on the medal table out of more than 200 countries.
🥇
🥈🥈
🥉🥉🥉
Key takeaways
✔️Our men showed up.
✔️Our field athletes did well
✔️5/6 medalists were first time Olympians
Paris fell flat but there are lessons
Members of the new Cabinet of Jamaica, here with PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
and
@GGSirPAllen
following the swearing in ceremony at King's House this afternoon. The new Cabinet will hit the ground running and meet early in the morning for the first time in the new term of the Government
Good morning. In all the opinion narratives that have been given, here is a FACT. PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
has presided over a Government that has not imposed new taxes on the people since taking office 2016. Instead, the Government has given back money to the people
#Record
#Historic
The beating of a 14 year-old girl by a mob of women is deplorable and must be condemned by all. The women involved must be locked up and made to pay. This is a clear indication of the violence problem in Jamaica.
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
announces a ban on events. NO permits will be given for any (entertainment) events such as concerts, stage shows etc. No event large or small event should be kept. All measures will be strictly enforced.
Aunt May in Hellshire has fed thousands with her signature fried and steam fish dishes. On Monday, I was heartbroken to learn Miss May died. Here she is fulfilling one of her dreams to meet PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
. We invited her to the annual taste of Jamaica event
@OPMJamaica
#RIP
Good morning. My mother and my grandmother taught me some golden rules, that 'kindness, decency, manners and respect' are all important. They matter. And manners and courtesy will carry you through life. What are your golden rules? Are new norms reshaping our golden rules?
Good morning. In all things give thanks. In good times and bad times give thanks. And trust your timing. Trust the process. What someone accomplishes at 23 you may do it with a big bang at 32. It's your journey not another's
#Givethanks
#Godstiming
#Trusttheprocess
Today we witnessed history. Welcome the history maker - the first woman to become Chief of Defense Staff, (Commander-in-Chief) of the Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman👏
Happening now: It's official PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
and Opposition Leader sign the National Consensus on Crime document. PM Holness thanked civil society for their work in helping to produce the document. He said Jamaica has one of the strongest civil society anywhere in the world.
Breaking news: Prime Minister
@AndrewHolnessJM
announces that with the contruction of the highway to St. Thomas
@TheNHT
will begin work to build more than 1680 houses in the parish. "St. Thomas is no longer the forgotten parish." - PM Holness
Breaking: It's here! The first batch of
#COVID19vaccines
PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
has expressed thanks on behalf of the people of Jamaica 🇯🇲 to the Government and people of
#India
🇮🇳 and PM
@narendramodi
for this gift. Stay tuned for official press conference to begin shortly
PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
will update the nation on new
#COVID19
protocols during a media briefing at 6:30pm today Monday August 9, 2021. Please follow the virtual conference live on PM's SM pages
@JISNews
@pbcjamaica
and other stations. Please stay tuned and stay safe
Jamaica has lost one of the best, Michael 'Ibo Cooper'. He shaped the sound of reggae music across the world for a generation and more. I met him... real, humble, kind, passionate about music and Jamaica. A true reggae Ambassador.
#RIPIboCooper
🙏🕊
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
meets US
@VP
Kamala Harris
During bilateral talks it was announced that the US is set to invest JMD $3.1 billion into Jamaica.
Both leaders affirmed shared commitment to increase cooperation for the mutual benefit of Jamaica & the United States.
Wow! What an opening to the 2019 Budget Debate by
@DrNigelClarkeJa
$14Billion economic stimulus package. Big news! Removal of stamp duty! Good news for young people. Never in my life has there been a tax cut package in a budget presentation.
#Economicstimulus
👐
#Nonewtaxes
👏
This day in history. The Supreme Court of Jamaica does first live stream audio of full trial of criminal gang, Klansman. Jamaicans can hear the prosecution and defense arguments as they happen in Court. It's simple small moves that push us toward further development. Good move
Good morning. Your present condition is not your future circumstance. Prepare. Adjust your focus. Make room for your happiness. You deserve it! Have a productive day
Your government in action! Committed to working for you
@AndrewHolnessJM
@LocalGovJa
@NSWMA1876
more brand new garbage trucks arrive in the island to ensure service delivery. Let's all work together to ensure our communities are clean.
#doingmorein2024
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
announces extension of
#COVID19
measures to June 3.
1. Nightly curfew remain 8pm to 5am.
2. Weekend curfew will begin 6pm on Saturdays
Sundays 2pm for the next 4 weeks
4. Labour Day, curfew all day. Starts Sunday May 23, 2pm ends 5am Tuesday May 25.
Thanks to everyone who assisted, called, supported and more during my recent bout with
#COVID19
. Dodged this painful virus for two and a half years and it caught up with me🤒. I was down but not out.
#Givethanks
🙏🏽
Congratulations to my friend Yvonne Chin Irving on being named, honoured and awarded the prestigious Distinguished Past Student's Award 2021 from the great St. Hugh's High School. Very deserving. You're a beautiful and distinguished soul🥳💙❤️💯 Proud of you!
#Fidelitas
#Swan
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
announces effective November 18, fully vaccinated travelers can now take a PCR test prior to coming to Jamaica and will not have to take another test or quarantine.
Unvaccinated persons must quarantine for 14 days.
The Government is committed to communication and transparency especially as we deal with
#COVID19
. For the
#Reporters
who had questions they were all able to pose them to the resource persons on hand. The press conf lasted approx 90mins with 13 presenters giving factual info
This is time for purposeful action. Now 15 persons are confirmed with
#COVID19Jamaica
Please be safe esp those who are out of school etc. This is not time to roam. Stay in your home. Limit contact. Practice, social distancing & good hygiene, wash your hands regularly & sanitize
Good afternoon. Please note no press conference was scheduled for today. PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
will continue to keep the communication channels open and will speak to the nation in the coming days. Stay safe🙏🏽
You promised me you'd fight hard and you did. You won the battle to continue to live on in our hearts. We always greeted each other with a warm smile. Now yours is a memory. Till our smiles meet again Minister Shai😊🌹❤🙏 I will remember you
#RIPShahineRobinson
#Unforgettable
Leading by example. PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
fully vaxed
@JulietHolness
fully vaxed. Today their sons, Adam and Mathew took the first dose of the Pfizer vax.
Don't hesitate. Vaccination is our best shot at beating
#COVID19
Do it for yourself, for our children, for our future
My previous tweet caused elevated heart rates and high blood pressure.🙈I humbly apologize🙏🏽 Please note the tweet has been amended. The new restrictions are ONLY for the parish of Westmoreland
It's time for level heads & steady hands. Each person has a responsibility in this
#COVID19JAMAICA
health emergency to be extra careful.
1. Limit travel (including in your communities) as best as possible stay home & rest
2. Wash hands with soap frequently
3. Keep social distance
Floyd Green gets it!
@floydgreenja
commanding the space and inviting Jamaica to reimagine Agriculture. He has taken the mandate given by PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
when he was appointed Minister and is making strides. Good maiden Ministerial presentation in the Sectoral Debate 2021.
Allow me a moment to express my pleasure and pride to
@dennisbroox
and Susan. Please puss nuh pleased like Dennis enuh😊. And you know your mommy well proud of you too. Heartiest congrats!! Wishing you a beautiful future together🥳🥳🥂 pic shamelessely stolen from
@marlonmusique
The history making Hon. Audrey V. Sewell will tomorrow (August 1) take up the role as head of the civil service. She is a distinguished, hardworking civil servant and the first female to head the public service. Another historic move by PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
promoting capable women
The figures show it. Jamaica's economy is improving. That Jamaica is now exporting more good and services than its importing is HUGE! And it impacts positively everyone in the long run.
Here it is. The interview: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
on
@cnni
with host
@richardquest
discussing readying the Jamaican economy for growth despite
#COVID19JAMAICA
. We must be ready. Government has two
#1
priorities health and wellbeing of Jamaicans and economic security of the people
Thank you for all the kind comments on the broadcast. It was my first time providing commentary of a State funeral, Tony Patel - since 1967, Sir Donald Sangater's funeral. Again, great production team work including (
@JDFSoldier
@JamaicaConstab
)
#Honouredtoserve
#SeagaFarewell
I'll never forget you Michael. Thank you for pushing me as a young journalist and allowing me to grow. It was my pleasure and honour to have served with you. Fly with the eagles. My condolences to his family
#SIPMichaelSharpe
🙏🏽
'Kill them with excellence' - Michael Sharpe
All Jamaica watched as a grandmother smiled with pride as her granddaughter succeeded. May her soul rest in peace. My condolences to
@annmarievazja
@tkmsingh
and the family
UPDATE:
#EvaMayWright
, the Grandmother of East Portland MP,
@annmarievazja
, died peacefully this morning. She was 99.
Eva May Wright featured prominently in the recent by-election campaign in which Mrs. Vaz registered a historic victory.
Condolences to Mrs. Vaz & her family.
You're a firework. You have it in you to do great things. To all women, on this International Women's Day 2024, my message to you....You're limitless. Seize the opportunities that come your way. And smile😊. Happy International Women's Day! Blessings✨️❤️
#IWD
@ParchmentHansle
🙌🙌🙌🙌 you won the gold medal 🏅 and the hearts of millions around the world 🌍. Thanks for being an Ambassador displaying the true spirit of Jamaica 🇯🇲 One Love ❤️ 🖤💚💛🇯🇲
Thank you to everyone who extended love and support as I grieve the passing of my grandmother. Eventhough I grieve, I celebrate her life and the lessons she taught. To the world she was one person but to me she was my world❤ Rest with the angels Mama. I will always love you🙏❤
I have a very serious question which can be considered cheeky. Serious serious question. I'd love the medical persons here to help with an answer. Do the makers of Viagra or the flu shots offer redress or indemnify the user if the medication doesn't work?
Good afternoon everyone. I note false information from various sources is being circulated. Please note there is no planned event or briefing from
@OPMJamaica
. Please continue to follow the
#COVID19
protocols and stay safe. Peace and love🙏🏽
Welcome 2024. Resolve to make this year peaceful and productive. Be gentle, kind and thoughtful as you exhange ideas and debate. Wishing you a great year ahead
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
has announced that the National Reserves will be called out and deployed to assist with security measures across the country, particularly over the festive season. The decision follows yesterday's meeting of the National Security Council.
Congratulations to the incoming Lt. General and history maker, Commodore Antonette Weymss-Gorman. First woman to lead the
@JDFSoldier
. Expecting great things. The journey continues. And, thank you Lt. General Rocky Meade for your service. You've done so much to modernise the army
Breaking: PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
announces new 'Get every illegal gun campaign which will involve strategic and targeted security operations and a reward system of between $250k and half a million dollars for illegal guns
Honouring the young heroes among us. PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
invited the 5 boys from BB Coke High who assisted their colleague after he was assaulted. They were presented with the PM's official Commendation Citation and a laptop...PM urged them to continue being Ambassadors for good.
Since PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
has been leading Jamaica, he's taken a partnership approach
1. Including the Opposition on Nat'l Security Council & other committees
2. Monthly meetings with civil society, business groups & churches
3. An 'open door' listening style of governance etc
Happy Read Across Ja Day! A short while ago PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
took time from his meetings to read to the children of Jamaica. Due to
#COVID19
PM cannot visit a school to see the children in person but he read 'Sandy and Tosh The Moo Cow' by
@Paulaanneja
live from his office
Update: Please note, once PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
learned of the utterances of Mr. Warmington, he moved swiftly to schedule a meeting. Given PM's schedule the meeting was set yesterday for this morning. Following the meeting with Mr. Warmington, PM Holness accepted his resignation.
How we treat each other reflects on us as a people. Compassion is needed to make the best systems and protocols work
Take politics, age, class etc out of the discussion...it's a reflection on our society. We all have a role to play to bring back
#compassion
#Mifeelit
#RIPJodian
PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
listens intently to a resident of Lacovia St. Elizabeth. PM is today handing over a total of 7 houses to beneficiaries under the New Social Housing Programme. This is the largest single day handover of houses under NSHP. To date 155 units have been handed over
So many transformational developments are happening in Jamaica. Globally the improvements and strides happening now in Jamaica are being recognised and commended. PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
and the Government are working to take Jamaica to developed world status
PM
@AndrewHolnessJM
said in his first official address after being sworn in: "Every member of government must understand that this mandate is about the people. We are servants of the people. There is no honeymoon period. This will be an accountable government."