News from the OPM

Since taking over the Energy, and Science and Technology Portfolios in July 2018, significant policy, governance and administrative advances have been made. Through the Energy Portfolio, government’s strategic policy goal of providing real assets to private citizens and entities through listing on the Jamaican Stock Market has begun to take shape with the imminent initial […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the latest Spanish investment in Jamaica will offer over a thousand job opportunities for Jamaicans. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Ocean Coral Spring Hotel, Prime Minister Holness expressed gratitude to the Spanish investors for considering Jamaica as the destination of choice for investment. “In a few months we will have […]

Parliament has approved the extension of the Zones of Special Operations in Mount Salem, St. James and Denham Town, Kingston. Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Tuesday, February 5) sought and received the approval of Parliament for the extension of the two zones for a further sixty (60) days. Prime Minister Holness told the Parliament that […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (Wednesday, January 30) toured the upgraded Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) which now operates under a concession. The Prime Minister was briefed on the recent growth of the terminal as well as further plans for expansion. The upgrades so far include dredging of the access channel, turning and shipping […]

KEY POINTS: Petrojam is not being asked to undertake a forensic audit or appoint a forensic auditor. No Terms of Reference has been finalized or approved by the Prime Minister. TOR has to go through a review process involving the OPM, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and other persons or entities as […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the passing of political historian and public commentator Troy Caine. Mr. Caine died yesterday (January 10). In paying tribute to Mr. Caine, Prime Minister Holness described him as an affable, humble man who was knowledgeable about Jamaica’s political history. “Troy was a reservoir of political historic knowledge. […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is assuring residents of St. James that measures will be put in place to ensure safety and security in the aftermath of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parish. The SOE for the parish of St. James is due to expire on January 31, following a Parliamentary vote in […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the policy of the Government is not just to create employment but to create a culture of work. Commenting on the increase in Global Services Sector through Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the country and the record number of employment, Prime Minister Holness stated that the Government must increase training […]

Some twenty-seven (27) young people have returned to the country to contribute to nation building following intensive high-tech training in advanced engineering in China. The young Jamaicans who returned to the island on Monday, December 24, now qualify for immediate employment at the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)-operated Alpart bauxite/alumina plant in Nain, St […]

The Government of Jamaica and Security Forces remain resolute in their commitment to safety and security in the country. Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the Security Chiefs, after an intense two-day consultation meeting, reaffirmed the Government’s position on tackling crime and restoring security and safety across the island. The Prime Minister disclosed that so far, […]