News from the OPM

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the passing of Professor the Honourable Sir Fitzroy (Roy) Richard Augier, OJ is a major loss to the academic, historical, literary, Jamaican and Caribbean communities. A renowned historian and educator, Professor Sir Roy Augier, died this morning. He was one hundred years old. Professor Augier played a crucial role […]

“We are the country of the fastest man alive; we must translate that speed on the track to the speed of doing business.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————————— Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says greater efficiency is needed for economic growth. Dr. Holness has announced a taskforce to improve and drive Jamaica’s economic efficiency and […]

The National Security Council was briefed on the disruption of public order, citizen security, and commercial activities in Spanish Town attributed to gang activity. This was among the priority agenda items for discussion at the monthly meeting of the National Security Council chaired by the Prime Minister, Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness on January […]

The Government of Jamaica is intensifying its focus on improving infrastructure and driving economic transformation in the parish of Westmoreland. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the declaration today (Friday, January 24) while in the parish to hand over four social housing units under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Dr. Holness acknowledged the parish’s […]

 “My administration remains committed to building on our successes, creating an environment where businesses can thrive, investments can flourish, and all Jamaicans can benefit from economic progress.” – Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced a series of transformative economic measures designed to transition Jamaica to greater sustainable growth. These strategies, focused on […]

“We are committed to addressing these [road] challenges with urgency and determination through both immediate actions and comprehensive long-term planning.” -Prime Minister Holness  —————————————————————————————-   Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing the nation’s road infrastructure challenges. Recognizing the significant impact of prolonged rainfall in […]

-Prime Minister outlines bold vision to establish Jamaica as a global training hub for healthcare professionals “We have to create a system where we can leverage the talent that has been exported to come back to Jamaica and support our local healthcare system.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————-   Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. […]

-Prime Minister urges greater care in the sector Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has called for greater empathy and compassion in Jamaica’s health sector, emphasizing that delivering quality care goes beyond improving facilities. Speaking at the inaugural Health & Wellness Career Expo & Employment Fair yesterday (January 22) Prime Minister Holness underscored the importance of […]

Today, the Government and people of Jamaica proudly welcome the historic decision of the Government of the United States of America to grant posthumous clemency to our nation’s first National Hero, The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey (1887–1940). This is a momentous step toward righting a grave historical wrong committed against one of the most […]

Prime Minister Stresses Collaborative Environment to Ease Inflation on Consumers “You can have confidence that this government will make the best decisions for the people of Jamaica, for the consumers of Jamaica, and for those whose duty and job it is to create investments in Jamaica.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————— Prime Minister Dr. the Most […]