Jamaicans are considered among the coolest people on Earth, and many citizens, especially those traversing social media spaces, see Prime Minister Andrew Holness as our savviest leader in recent times.
Holness, the island’s eighth prime minister, continues to run one of the most engaging platforms on social media – with many drawing comparisons to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and former US President Barack Obama.
From the young to the young-at-heart, just about everywhere our PM makes an appearance, his seemingly calm and endearing aura is infectious.
As a man who understands the power of social media and digital engagement, Holness largely owes his shock 2016 general election win to his outstanding presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
He straddles a delicate balance between being Jamaica’s ‘everyman’ and leader of Government – in a way that demands your attention and provokes your thoughts.
But does Holness’ ‘cool factor’ really hold up?
It turns out that there are few holes in this plot, as time and time again, Holness and his team have evolved and adapted to capitalise on the use of social media and its impact on Jamaicans.
Rolling back the clock, BUZZ has delved deep into Holness’ timeline to share some of his ‘coolest’ moments since 2015.
Check out our gallery below.
November 2015, the then-Opposition leader sips a jelly coconut after leaving the PNP in tatters after they rejected calls for a national debate (Photos: Instagram @AndrewHolnessJM) 
Recording artiste Nesbeth hands over the chorus of his mega-hit ‘My Dream’ to newly installed PM Holness at the swearing-in ceremony in March 2016 (Photo: YouTube) 
The Holnesses embodying active family goals in this 2016 snap (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM) 
‘Only we who understan’ it can cross it!’ No road? No problem for Andrew Holness and eventual by-election winner for South East St. Mary, Dr. Norman Dunn (Photo: YouTube) 
Holness, while still in Opposition, chills with members of West Central St. Andrew in 2015 (Photo: NegrilStories.com) 
Selfie time! After a courtesy call with the Jamaica Prefects’ Associated in April 2019, Holness channels his inner millenial with a viral group pic (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM) 
AWWWW…! Little Makai Lawrence wrote to PM Holness in December 2018 asking to meet with him, and just as a surprise for the New Year – he showed up! (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM) 
Mutual respect between this East Portland resident and PM Holness in March (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM) 
Jamaicans have an uncanny way of finding humour out of everything – even this blistering heat! PM Holness took a different approach, offering his words of caution to the viral #PlaceHotB hashtag (Photo: Twitter @AndrewHolnessJM)
Just a little extra BUZZ, here’s a sitdown between Andrew Holness and dancehall artiste Popcaan. The pair were on hand for the historic groundbreaking ceremony in St Thomas in June. See video below.
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