News from the OPM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the unification of leaders across the world for peace. Addressing the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit in the precincts of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America (USA) today (Monday, September 24), Prime Minister Holness underscored the importance of Nelson Mandela’s role in promoting […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the declaration of a State of Public Emergency within specific boundaries encompassing parts of the Kingston Central, Kingston Western and St. Andrew South Police Divisions, effective today (September 23). The areas affected are: Central Downtown (Market & Business Districts) Denham Town Greenwich town Hannah Town Jones Town Tivoli Gardens […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the flow of traffic was considered during the planning of the State of Emergency for sections of Kingston. The State of Emergency comes even as there are several traffic diversions in the Corporate Area because of major roadworks. “There are options for how the security forces can position their checkpoints […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness departs the island tonight (Sunday, September 23) for the 73rd Session of the United General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, United States. On Monday, the Prime Minister will attend a high-level plenary meeting on global peace in honor of the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, known as the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the country’s economic reform programme is proceeding on track. The Government today (September 21) successfully completed the fourth review of its Stand-By Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Kingston. During the Government of Jamaica/IMF end of review mission press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister […]

The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (September 20) completed three days of the 2018 planning consultation process. The discussions were held on September 17, 18 and 20, in the context of preparation for the 2019/2020 budget. The Cabinet deliberated on: Update on the Macro-Economic Profile for the 2018/2019 and projections for the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness underscored that the alignment of political perspectives can bring about greater and faster success for the economy. Speaking at the launch of the FESTO FACT Training Centre at Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) today (Wednesday, September19) Prime Minister Holness said the new facility is an example of what can be achieved through […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there must be a strategic approach in dealing with crime. During his presentation in Parliament yesterday (September 18) to extend the Denham Town Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO), Prime Minister Holness urged Parliamentarians to support the extension as it has been an effective tool in reducing crime. “We have to […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed his congratulations to the Honourable Jean-Henry Céant on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti. In his capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Mr Holness, in an official letter expressed CARICOM’s commitment to continued partnership with Haiti. The Prime Minister also underscored that Jamaica remains committed […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Boards of Public Bodies and Agencies must perform and carry out policy mandates. Speaking recently at the Board Retreat of the HEART Trust NTA, Prime Minister Holness said, Boards and Executive Management teams must hold persons accountable through performance standards. “The problem we are having is that sometimes we have […]