News from the OPM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (July 31) met with representatives of the Umbrella Group of Churches, the Private Sector Organisation (PSOJ), the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and National Integrity Action (NIA), following a letter from the group raising concerns on a range of governance matters. The Prime Minister met with the representatives […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has summoned all boards associated with the Energy portfolio to an important meeting at the Office of The Prime Minister next week. The boards are being called in, to be given direct policy instructions by the Prime Minister who is the Minister currently in charge of the Energy portfolio. The boards […]

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) wishes to make clear that there has been no determination as to the leadership of the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) Board. The Government is currently in a process of review of all Boards of the Ministry of Science and Technology. In this regard, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has […]

The state-owned oil refinery Petrojam is seeking to reassure Jamaicans that the increase in fuel prices is unrelated to matters in Jamaica. Petrojam says, the local prices are based on the price for which the commodity is purchased on the international market. The prices are adjusted weekly. The management of Petrojam says petrol prices have […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pointed to four critical challenges that should be addressed on multiple fronts by global leaders. During his historic address to world leaders at the 10th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, today (Friday July 27), Prime Minister Holness said leaders should enhance productivity, engage in trade, address climate change and ensure social protection, inclusion and empowerment of people. The Prime Minister said focussing […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Local Government has a special role to play in delivering critical services that directly impact the quality of life. The Prime Minister was addressing the inaugural Local Government Conference in Montego Bay St. James today (July 17) under the theme “Strengthening Responsiveness and Accountability within the local Governance Framework.” Prime […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (July 13) met with the Executive Management team and staff of the state owned oil refinery Petrojam. The Prime Minister was visiting Petrojam for the first time since taking over the portfolio of Energy on July 4. Prime Minister Holness was joined in the meetings by the Permanent Secretary in […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (July 10) made a personal donation to the family of fourteen year-old Tahj Rowe. Young Tahj suffered brain damage during his birth at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital. His story was featured in the press two days ago, as his family faces delays in the Court case against the Government which […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is very ardent in developing and maintaining an anti-corruption framework. The Prime Minister said based on issues emerging at Petrojam, he has engaged in a “process of discovery”. Prime Minister Holness was responding to questions posed by journalists this morning (July 10) following a personal presentation to the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (July 5) held bilateral discussions with His Excellency Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, President of the Republic of Cuba. The Cuban President is in Jamaica for the first time since assuming office in April this year. His Excellency is one of two special guests attending the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting underway […]