Diaspora Conference | Holness calls for ‘cultural revolution’ to drive Jamaica’s next phase of growth
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June 16, 2026
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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for a fundamental cultural shift in Jamaica, arguing that the country's next stage of development depends not only on economic policies and investment but on transforming national attitudes toward efficiency, productivity, and accountability.
Addressing hundreds of delegates at the opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, St James on Tuesday, Holness said Jamaica must undergo what he described as a "cultural revolution" if it is to fully capitalise on its economic gains and compete with some of the world's most successful economies.
"I was having a conversation recently with a Jamaican businessman. His view is that Jamaica needs a cultural revolution for efficiency and productivity,” Holness told the conference.
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