News from the OPM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging all Jamaicans to join in the fight against crime. The Prime Minister was speaking in the aftermath of the brazen murder of 54 year old Judith Williams, who was attached to the Office of Police Commissioner, Dr Carl Williams. Mr Holness said that he is deeply saddened by Miss […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness departs the island today (May 3) to participate in the United States Caribbean Central American Energy Summit meeting in Washington D.C. The Prime Minister will engage in discussions on the results of the energy task force for the Caribbean and Central America announced by President Obama last year, and identify steps […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing shock and deep regret at the attack on innocent civilians at the Zaventem International Airport as well as the Maelbeek City Metro in the Belgian capital Brussels this morning.  Three explosions have claimed the lives of over 30 civilians and have left over 200 others injured. “On behalf of […]

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness today (March 15) urged members of his Cabinet to always be driven by the public’s interest and to consistently have Jamaica’s most vulnerable in mind when taking national decisions.   He also encouraged them to act with equity and fairness. Mr. Holness was addressing his first official meeting of […]

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says Government has already begun to tackle the issue of tax reform and is fast tracking investment projects. Prime Minister Holness was delivering his maiden address in Parliament on Thursday, March 10 after assuming leadership of the country last week.  Parliamentarians were also sworn in. “We have started […]

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness yesterday reminded his fellow Parliamentarians that they are servants of the people, and must remain accessible to them. “We are here to serve them, and not the other way around. We are their servants, not their bosses. We must not let them down,” Mr. Holness said, urging each […]

  1              The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister Minister of Defence Minister of Economic Growth and Job Creation 2              Hon. Horace Chang, MP Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister 3              Hon. Derrick Smith, MP Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the […]

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, members of the incoming administration and public sector officials met with a visiting IMF delegation today (March 4) at Jamaica House. The IMF delegation, led by Mr. Nigel Chalk, Deputy Director of the Western Hemisphere Department, affirmed the Fund’s readiness to continue its support of Jamaica.  The delegation […]

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Michael Holness today underscored his commitment to easing the tax burden on Jamaican families, as a key part of building a Government based on partnership for prosperity. Delivering his inaugural address at his Swearing-in Ceremony at King’s House today (March 3), Mr. Holness cited partnership with families, the Opposition, […]