News from the OPM

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increasing national productivity and maintaining strong fiscal discipline as key strategies for ensuring Jamaica’s long-term competitiveness in the global economy. Speaking on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) at the Parnassus Irrigation Project opening ceremony, Prime Minister Holness said economic independence remains a fundamental principle of […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the Parnassus Irrigation Project, officially launched at the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, marks a historic transformational shift for Jamaica’s agricultural sector. As part of the broader Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project, this initiative signals a major leap forward in the country’s efforts to build a climate-resilient, inclusive, and […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has declared a decisive shift in government policy aimed at dismantling Jamaica’s long-standing culture of excessive bureaucracy. Speaking at the Official Opening of the Parnassus Argo Park on Wednesday (April 23, 2024), Prime Minister Holness emphasized that public sector inefficiency is no longer tolerable and must be treated as a […]

“Clarendon was always a parish that contributed significantly to the murder rate. We’re happy to see that that is being reversed. The objective now is to make these reductions permanent and sustained.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————————-   The parish of Clarendon has seen a precipitous decline in murders, recording fewer than 70 since the […]

“We are very pleased to see the [20%] reduction [in road fatalities]. We take this opportunity to encourage every road user, motorist, cyclist and pedestrian, to be aware of their circumstances, responsibilities and duties in using the road.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————————— The Government of Jamaica has received forty (40) new breathalyzer machines from […]

“To further increase productivity, we are reducing bureaucracy and improving the ease of doing business. This will enable businesses to thrive, attract greater investment, and keep this virtuous cycle of peace, productivity, and prosperity going.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————————————– Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness declared the Government’s unwavering commitment to reforming the public bureaucracy. […]

I am truly saddened, this morning, at news of the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the first poniff from Latin America dedicated his life to uplifting the poor and vulnerable. As head of the Catholic church, Pope Francis was a champion and advocate for change and used his papacy to highlight issues of fairness, […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has issued a stern warning to criminals and their facilitators as the government embarks on another large-scale project. During the groundbreaking and contract signing ceremony for the highly anticipated Raintree Commercial Complex on Wednesday (April 16) in Ferry Pen, St. Catherine, Prime Minister Holness declared that no form of criminal […]

Prime Minister Holness Highlights Accelerated Water Infrastructure Development   Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica has significantly accelerated the pace of water infrastructure development across the island through public and private investments. The Prime Minister was speaking on Thursday (April 10, 2025) at the commissioning of a new water tank and […]

“Jamaica is ready. There has never been a better time to invest in Jamaica. We are ready to deliver excellence in global services. We are ready to host your investments.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————————— Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica is ready for more investment and greater expansion of the […]