News from the OPM

The Government of Jamaica advises that, acting on the advice of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Prime Minister has today (October 24, 2025) issued an Order pursuant to section 26(2) of the Disaster Risk Management Act. Under this Order, the whole […]

All non-essential government offices will close at 2 PM Friday, October 24, 2025. Essential services will remain operational and available to the public. Based on the 5 AM bulletin from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Tropical Storm Melissa was stationary overnight. Nonetheless, a tropical storm warning has been maintained. Further updates will be provided throughout […]

The Honourable Daryl Vaz, Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, detailed the coordinated actions being undertaken across energy, telecommunications, transport, and aviation sectors to safeguard critical infrastructure and ensure rapid response and recovery. The Minister yesterday (October 23, 2025) updated the nation during a Special Press Briefing at Jamaica House on the country’s preparedness for […]

The Government of Jamaica, through the Meteorological Service, continues to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Melissa, which has shown a slight increase in forward speed as it moves slowly across the central Caribbean waters. At a special press briefing yesterday (October 23, 2025) on national preparedness, Rohan Brown, Manager of Weather Services at the […]

In preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Melissa, all non-essential government offices will be closed effective 4 PM, today, October 23, 2025. This closure is intended to ensure the safety of our public sector employees as we expect to start feeling the effect of the system. Public sector employees who are able to work […]

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH is now in effect for Jamaica as there is the potential for a tropical cyclone to form in the central Caribbean later today. This means that Tropical Storm conditions could pose a possible threat to Jamaica within 48 hours. Satellite, radar, and surface observations suggests that the area of Low Pressure […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says that raising national productivity is the next major step in Jamaica’s economic journey, emphasizing that the country’s focus must now move beyond achieving full employment to creating higher-value jobs and sustained economic transformation. Speaking at the Amber Group’s 10th Anniversary Gala and AI Robotics Showcase, the Prime […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a strategic driver of labour force transformation, productivity, and economic growth. Speaking at the Amber Group’s 10th Anniversary Gala and AI Robotics Showcase last Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Prime Minister emphasized that the integration of AI […]

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is assuring the nation that the current seasonal increase in mosquito populations and dengue fever cases is under control. The Ministry has significantly ramped up vector control operations across the island and continues to urge the public to play their part in preventing the […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica is forging ahead with a clear and transformative strategy to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a key driver of national growth and productivity. Speaking on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) at the Amber Group’s 10th Anniversary Gala and AI Robotics Showcase, Prime Minister Holness laid out […]