News from the OPM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that he will be taking a closer look at the synergies between agriculture and commerce. This he says is integral to getting the country’s growth engine running much faster. “In the coming months I will be looking at the policies, administrative  and regulatory issues that need to be resolved to […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has strongly stated the Government’s commitment to its partnership with the international charity organisation Food For The Poor (FFP). FFP is a non-profit organisation aimed at providing programmes, including housing to help the poor. “Government values the partnership with Food For the Poor. This partnership has my full support as it […]

The Office of the Prime Minister notes the concern raised in the public domain regarding the new sand mining operation by Duncan’s Bay Development Company in Duncan’s Bay, Trelawny. The Government of Jamaica is confident that it has followed protocol to protect the citizens and the environment in this matter. Proceeding on legal and technical […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says preserving our culture is important. He was speaking at the Ward Theatre, Downtown Kingston yesterday (May 23), the site of one of two (2) National Labour Day projects. The prime minister said that when culture gets side lined because of social issues, it is often left to be destroyed. He […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (May 23) received 3000 bags of cement from Caribbean Cement Company Limited, to assist in recovery efforts following the heavy rains last week. Prime Minister Holness thanked Carib Cement for the kind contribution to help those affected. “I am heartened by the response of Carib Cement to assist Jamaicans who […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has been working to advance the interests of workers and improve people’s standard of living through its economic policies and several initiatives. Speaking in an address to the nation to mark Labour Day 2017, Mr. Holness noted that unemployment in 2017 is lower than in 2016. He said […]

Jamaica has signed a visa waiver agreement with the Dominican Republic. It is one of several bilateral agreements brokered by Prime Minister Andrew Holness during a recent official visit to the country. The visa waiver will facilitate easier travelling for holders of diplomatic and official passports between Jamaica and the Domincan Republic. Prime Minister Holness […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has cut short his visit to the Dominican Republic and returned to the island last night to deal with the damage caused by heavy rainfall in sections of the island. He will today tour the worst affected parishes with representatives from the emergency services and representatives. The island has been experiencing […]

The government will update the country this afternoon (May 16) on the heavy rainfall affecting the island at a press conference to be held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The press conference will commence at 4:00 p.m. Prior to the press conference, Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang will meet with […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has instructed that all national emergency systems to be activated as heavy rainfall continues to affect sections of the island. The emergency agencies include the National Works Agency (NWA) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), as well as local representatives. The prime minister says all the agencies […]