News from the OPM

“We need to start producing more of the foods we consume locally, and produce more of them… We must start to treat agriculture as a business and not only as a passion.” – Prime Minister Andrew Holness ——————————————————————————–   Prime Minister Andrew Holness has instructed that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining delivers, by […]

“The security forces will launch an all-out assault on any gang involved. Every gang will feel the full force of the State. This must never happen in Jamaica again. Everyone involved in this act of terror will be brought to justice.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————————- Prime Minister Andrew Holness has vowed strong, decisive action […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has encouraged Jamaicans to use the struggles of the past to chart meaningful independence for the future. In his Emancipation Day message 2024, to mark the start of freedom for the enslaved on August 1, 1834, Prime Minister Holness chronicled the work and sacrifices of Jamaica’s forebears to bring the changes […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hailed the strong bonds of cooperation and friendship between the Governments of Jamaica and Japan as the nations celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Holness on Wednesday (July 31) hosted Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and His Excellency […]

The Government is now seeing the effects of the decisive steps made to invest in Jamaica’s security apparatus to transform the sector. In that regard, Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there has been significant transformation of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) over the past eight (8) years. “Recognizing the importance of robust defence capabilities, we […]

“When I took over as Prime Minister in 2016, my entire focus was on how we can accelerate this process of giving more Jamaicans the opportunity—the orderly and fair opportunity to own land. And we looked at the entirety of this sugar plantation, and we created a development area—the formal development of communities that people […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday (July 30) welcomed the handover of Hurricane Beryl relief supplies, valued at nearly JMD $400 million (USD $2.5 million), from the United States to Jamaica. This event underscored the deep-rooted ties and mutual support that have characterized the bilateral relationship between the two nations for over six decades. Prime […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will deliver on a significant commitment to the Clifton community in St. Catherine, Southern, through the  award of 300 Certificates of Titles to residents. This landmark event will take place on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Clifton Playfield, commencing at 10:00 AM. The distribution of these titles marks a pivotal moment […]

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) was summoned to a meeting of the Cabinet to address growing concerns about the slow pace of electricity restoration following recent disruptions caused by Hurricane Beryl. Head of the Cabinet, Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness expressed clear dissatisfaction with the current pace of electricity restoration efforts emphasizing […]

“The New Social Housing Programme has turned out to be a blessing not just for persons who need homes but also for those who have been affected by a natural disaster such as Beryl.” -Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————–   The Government of Jamaica is taking decisive action to assist persons impacted by Hurricane Beryl through […]