News from the OPM

The landmark National Identification Bill has now been approved by both Houses of Parliament. The House of Representatives last night (November 21) approved the 168 amendments to the Bill made by the Senate. It is expected to be gazetted and signed by the Governor General in the coming days to become law. Prime Minister Andrew […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (November 21) announced in Parliament the areas to be designated as the boundary of the Cockpit Country and of the Cockpit Country Protected Area. Prime Minister Holness says Cabinet adopted the Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr. (2005) Boundary as the boundary of the Cockpit Country. This boundary will be declared and gazetted. […]

The country is steadily making progress by taking more ownership and responsibility of its economic reforms. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says this ownership is significant as the country implements various institutional management mechanisms necessary for growth and development. He made this comment at a joint press briefing with the Government of Jamaica International Monetary Fund […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed deep regret at the passing of Chairman of the RJR/Gleaner Communications Group, J. Lester Spaulding, CD, JP. Mr Spaulding died in hospital this morning (November 17) in Kingston after ailing for some time. “Lester Spaulding was a shrewd businessman, his leadership in media and business was exemplary. He was […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica will see significant improvements in its Ease of Doing Business ranking when the National Identification System (NIDS) is implemented. Making his opening address at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2017 High Level Caribbean Forum this morning (November 16) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Prime Minister Holness declared […]

The National Identification System (NIDS) Bill today (November 13) successfully passed the Senate despite strong attempts to delay by the opposition. In hailing the passage of the bill, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith noted that “Despite challenges, the interest of the majority of Jamaicans won the day. I thank the many members of the society who participated in the formulation of this law”. Senator Johnson Smith […]

Government Senators are currently locked in a special sitting of the Senate to further deliberations on the National Identification and Registration Act, 2017. This is in an effort to ensure that the passage of the NIDS Bill is in the best interest of all citizens as the government pushes for the country to have a […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica must capitalize on the availability of renewable energy.  He explained that the country would be in a far better position if it can convert naturally occurring forces into energy. “It is possible for Jamaica to go to approximately 50% of its energy needs provided by alternatives,” the Prime Minister […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reassured the business community that the government is working assiduously to curtail crime in the country. Mr. Holness says the reality is that crime is an impediment to business growth in Jamaica. Prime Minister Holness commented on the crime situation in St. James at the official opening of the GWEST […]