News from the OPM

(More than 300 young people targeted for paid training) The Government is strengthening its commitment to youth empowerment and workforce development with major expansions to the HEART/NSTA Trust. Making his contribution to the 2025/26 budget debate on March 20, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness highlighted that these initiatives will provide thousands of young Jamaicans with […]

The government is making human capital development a key priority by investing in Jamaica’s greatest asset – its people. In his 2025/26 Budget Presentation on Thursday (March 20), Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness outlined a series of initiatives designed to equip Jamaicans with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving job market, particularly in high-demand […]

“This extension provides employers in the micro, small, and medium enterprise business sector and charitable organizations with a valuable window to regularize their accounts and benefit from the waiver of penalties, interests, and interests on arrears.” – Prime Minister Holness   Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced that more time will be given to […]

“We are actively engaging with the United States Trade Representative and other relevant authorities to seek urgent clarification.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————— Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, says government of Jamaica is actively engaging with the United States to seek clarification on the recently announced 10% baseline tariff on imports, set to take effect […]

The Government of Jamaica welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision to lift the injunction previously blocking the enforcement of the Counties and Parishes (Amendment) Act, 2025, commonly referred to as the Portmore Parish Law. The Attorney General of Jamaica, Dr Derrick Mckoy expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s decision. The Attorney General stated that “we are […]

“We are committed to working collaboratively to ensure that travel advisories reflect the current realities and promote safe travel.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————- Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica has made significant progress in reviewing a travel advisory imposed on the island during bilateral talks with US Secretary of State, the Honourable Marco […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced a series of new and expanded benefits from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to benefit Jamaicans. The series of improved benefits will take effect in the coming months are aimed at making homeownership more affordable and accessible for Jamaicans. These enhancements, which include increased loan limits, reduced deposit […]

“If we focus on eliminating gangs, we can reduce our murder rate to below the regional average of 15 per hundred thousand… Many have been dismantled or have gone dormant. They are laying low because they know they are being hunted relentlessly by the security forces.” -Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————————————————- Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness […]

“Jamaica today has the strongest economy since independence. Jamaica has a bright future. We are not going back to the failed policies of the PNP.” -Prime Minister Holness  ——————————————————————————————— Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has declared that Jamaica is experiencing its strongest economy since independence in 1962, attributing this historic achievement to his administration’s prudent […]