OPM Communications • May 6, 2024

Successful Launch of Community Consultation on Government’s SPARK Programme

The Government on Thursday (May 2) began the first in a series of island-wide community consultations on the road improvement initiative, SPARK, which was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The first consultation took place in the community of Duhaney Park in the constituency of St. Andrew, Western. Scores of residents attended and detailed to […]

OPM Communications • May 6, 2024

A Remarkable Improvement – Prime Minister

The Government of Jamaica proudly acknowledges the country’s advancement in the global press freedom rankings, as reported by the international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on May 3. This year, Jamaica has risen from 32nd to 24th place, a testament to the nation’s commitment to creating a safe and open environment for journalists. Prime Minister […]

OPM Communications • May 6, 2024

Defence Board Promotes Chief Of Defence Staff and Other Senior Officers

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, has been promoted to Vice Admiral (Lieutenant General) and three Colonels have been promoted to Brigadier, effective May 10 2024, following approval from the Defence Board. Rear Admiral Wemyss Gorman was appointed CDS on January 21 2022. Her career spans 32 years at various command levels. As CDS, […]

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I was honoured to be invited by the Delaware State University to deliver the keynote address at the University’s graduate commencement ceremony 2024.

Among the graduating cohort, 38 Jamaicans received masters and doctoral degrees.

The Delaware State University has a long and rich history spanning 133 years. A historically black college, Delaware State University is among the most diverse institutions in the United States. The University has established strong ties with tertiary institutions in Jamaica and we will continue to strengthen our partnership.

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