News from the OPM

“There is a programme in place that is every single day becoming more efficient in the delivery of this kind of assistance. So we will get to you. We will bring prosperity to you. Keep the faith. Be patient. And remember, you too have an important role to play in your own prosperity.” -Prime Minister […]

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, on behalf of the Government of Jamaica, strongly condemns the appalling act of violence against a Director of the Integrity Commission that occurred earlier this morning (September 21, 2023). In a shocking incident, a Director of the Integrity Commission was shot and injured in the car park of the […]

“An important part of us tackling the illicit drug trade, is reciprocity. The war on drugs must be reciprocated, complimented, and fought in parallel with the war on guns.” ———————————————————————————- -Prime Minister Holness  Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that to make a real impact on the war against illegal drugs and to save lives, significant […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will expand the New Social Housing Programme to give more Jamaicans homes. In addition to a greater budgetary allocation to expand the reach of the programme, the Prime Minister says there will be greater emphasis on the pace at which the homes are completed so Jamaicans who have been identified as beneficiaries can get […]

The Government of Jamaica is condemning the latest in a series of inflammatory statements made by the Opposition which threatens the erosion of press freedom. The Government notes that the highly divisive statement emanating on a political platform on the weekend has caused unease, consternation and significant fear among members of the media. These statements have […]

 “We are planning to do 4,500 new housing solutions for the parish of Westmoreland.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government plans to complete 4,500 new housing solutions for the parish of Westmoreland. These 4,500 units are in addition to the 3,000 units already completed. Speaking at the National Housing […]

“What we can’t do in this new phase of our development is to become disunited, we must continue to think of one Jamaica. We must continue to think of Jamaica as the place of choice where we can all live, work and raise our families and do business.” – Prime Minister Holness ———————————————————- Prime Minister […]

In response to the tragic shooting and arson attack that shook the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a comprehensive set of compassionate initiatives to support the victims to return to normalcy; this includes back-to-school assistance and assistance with rebuilding their homes.The Prime Minister’s address highlighted a robust commitment […]