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<p>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.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/42a5f8031dcddf873735dc4503b9b968/5DBC7DCA/t51.2885-15/e35/11930873_1753057154922068_81944720_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net" alt="" /><figcaption>Holness' 2015 post, dusting off a fresh pair of Desert Clarks, took social media by storm. The caption accompanying the viral photo paid homage to deejay Vybz Kartel (Photo contributed, <em>Instagram</em>)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Holness, the island’s eight 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.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-malaki-1-1024x636.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2970" /><figcaption>Aww! Such a sweet moment between little Makai Lawrence and PM Andrew Holness in January (Photo contributed, Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>From the young to the young-at-heart, just about everywhere our PM makes an appearance, Holness’ seemingly calm and endearing aura is infectious.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-builder-buzz-demo.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2964" /><figcaption>Holness, the #Builder himself at the Jamaica Labour Party's 75th general conference in 2018 (Photo contributed, Facebook)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>But does Holness' 'cool factor' really hold up? </p>
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<div class="wp-block-image instagram-media"><figure class="alignleft"><img src="https://instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/f80b584a351b4b21d42487a06008dff6/5DAD0DD5/t51.2885-15/e35/11910553_465628773641834_974670672_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fktp1-1.fna.fbcdn.net" alt="" /><figcaption>Prime Minister Andrew Holness anticipating a pitch during a game of cricket with students at the Mount Zion Primary School in St. James. (Photo contributed, <em>Instagram</em>)</figcaption></figure></div>
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<p>Turns out, there are apparently little holes in this plot as time and time again, Holness and his team have evolved and adapted to capitalize on the use of social media and its impact on Jamaicans.</p>
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<p>Rolling back the clock, <strong>BUZZ</strong> has delved deep through PM Holness’ timeline, and shares some of his 'coolest moments', since 2015.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Check out our gallery of images below</em></strong>:</p>
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<ul class="wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-negril-1-1024x651.jpg" alt="" data-id="158" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-negril-1/" class="wp-image-158" /><figcaption>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 contributed, Instagram)</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-nesbeth-performance1-1024x576.jpg" alt="" data-id="159" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-nesbeth-performance1/" class="wp-image-159" /><figcaption>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 contributed, YouTube)</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-family1-1024x603.jpg" alt="" data-id="160" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-family1/" class="wp-image-160" /><figcaption>The Holnesses embodying actibe family goals in this 2016 snap (Photo contributed, Twitter)</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-norman-dunn-20171-1024x582.jpg" alt="" data-id="161" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-norman-dunn-20171/" class="wp-image-161" /><figcaption>'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 contributed, YouTube)</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/andrew-holness-community-football1-1024x634.jpg" alt="" data-id="162" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-community-football1/" class="wp-image-162" /><figcaption>Holness, while still in Opposition, chills with members of West Central St. Andrew in 2015 (Photo contributed, NegrilStories.com)</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/Screen-Shot-2019-07-17-at-5.55.51-PM-1024x728.jpg" alt="" data-id="163" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/screen-shot-2019-07-17-at-5-55-51-pm/" class="wp-image-163" /><figcaption>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 contributed, Twitter) </figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-malaki-1024x636.jpg" alt="" data-id="2966" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-malaki/" class="wp-image-2966" /><figcaption>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 contributed, Twitter)</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-east-portland-1024x615.jpg" alt="" data-id="2967" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-east-portland/" class="wp-image-2967" /><figcaption>Mutual respect between this East Portland resident and PM Holness in March (Photo contributed, Twitter)</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/andrew-holness-placehotb-tweet.jpg" alt="" data-id="2968" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/is-andrew-holness-jamaicas-coolest-prime-minister/andrew-holness-placehotb-tweet/" class="wp-image-2968" /><figcaption>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 contributed, Twitter)</figcaption></figure></li></ul>
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<p>Just a little extra <strong>BUZZ</strong>, here's a sitdown between PM Andrew Holness and Dancehall superstar Popcaan. The pair were on hand for the historic groundbreaking ceremony in St. Thomas earlier in June. <strong><em>See video below</em></strong>:</p>
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<p>We want to hear from you! </p>
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<p>Do you believe Andrew Holness is our coolest Prime Minister? </p>
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