News from the OPM

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Uma Ramakrishnan visited Kingston during September 21–30, 2016, to conduct discussions on a new IMF-supported economic program with Jamaica. To underscore the positive outcomes of these discussions, The Most Honourable Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica and Alejandro Werner, Director of the IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department, issued […]

The government is moving to review the Proceeds of Crime Act and Terrorism Prevention Act to strengthen legislation to deal with money laundering. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica cannot afford to be seen as a weak link in the chain of international efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. “We must therefore have […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today telephoned the leaders of the remaining Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Matthew to extend heartfelt sympathy. In a telephone conversation with 1st Vice President of Cuba Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez, Prime Minister Holness commiserated with the country, especially those who have been severely displaced in the Eastern section of the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging Jamaicans in the US State of Florida and the Bahamas to be safe during the passage of Hurricane Matthew. The hurricane is now pounding the Bahamas and will head to the East Coast of Florida. Prime Minister Holness said, “Please listen and follow the instructions from the authorities. It […]

The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to announce that Miss Naomi Francis has joined the Communications team as Press Secretary effective Monday, October 3. Miss Francis is an experienced communicator who will strengthen the capacity of the Communications and Public Affairs Unit. Working closely with the Director of Communications, Robert Nesta Morgan, the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing profound gratitude to disaster preparedness officials and all Jamaicans for the level of preparation and response as the country braced for a possible impact from Hurricane Matthew.   Jamaica was placed on high alert as then Category 4 Hurricane Matthew moved menacingly toward the island.   Prime Minister Holness […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will today tour sections of the island to get a first-hand look at preparations being made by government agencies and citizens for the impending threat of Hurricane Matthew. Among the parishes he will tour are Portland, St. James, Kingston and St. Andrew. The situation, according to Prime Minister Holness should be […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (Thursday, September 22) announced that the government, due to its commitment to empower women economically has signed the instrument of ratification of ILO Convention C 189 (also known as the Domestic Workers Convention). Prime Minister Holness who was participating in the deliberations on a report by the United Nations […]

Jamaica Committed to Sustainable Development Goals Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing an International Conference on Sustainable Development at Columbia University, New York, on Wednesday, September 21, the Prime Minister said “Jamaica is naturally and irrevocably aligned to the sustainable development goals and at every […]