Jamaica: Andrew Holness to be sworn in as Prime Minister Today

Jamaica’s newly elected Prime Minister Andrew Holness will officially swear in his Cabinet ministers on Wednesday, September 17, a day after his own inauguration ceremony, the Governor General’s office confirmed.

According to a statement from King’s House, Holness is expected to select his ministers from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The swearing-in will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the ballroom at King’s House.

The ceremony follows Holness’s formal installation as prime minister on Tuesday, September 16, marking the beginning of his new administration. The announcement of his Cabinet lineup is highly anticipated, as it will set the tone for his government’s priorities in the coming term.