News from the OPM

The Government is moving to do major upgrades of the water transmission systems while looking to source new wells and springs and establish a new water treatment plant from Rio Cobre, to assist in alleviating the water shortage in the Corporate Area. Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Parliament last evening (May 15) outlined several measures […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness left the island this morning (May 15) for the United States. The Prime Minister will visit former Prime Minister the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, who is in hospital. On his return, the Prime Minister will update the nation. Prime Minister Holness will return to the island this evening. During the Prime […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the appointment of Mr Robert Nesta Morgan to the Upper House of Parliament. Prime Minister Holness asked Governor General Sir Patrick Allen in writing, to make the appointment. Mr Morgan was this afternoon (May 9) sworn in by the Governor General during a brief ceremony at Kings House. Senator […]

Members of Parliament last night (May 7) voted, by a margin of 44 to 1 with 18 absences, to extend the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the western parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland. Speaking on the Emergency Powers Resolution 2019 in Parliament, Prime Minister Andrew Holness noted that State of Public Emergency […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the wellbeing of the country’s children must be given due respect and regard. Addressing the launch of Workers’ Week and Labor Day under the theme “Child Safety…It’s You, It’s Me, It’s All Ah We”, Prime Minister Holness underscored that children require special safeguards and care, including legal protection. The Prime […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called on the nation to condemn child abuse and murders. Speaking at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Tuesday (May 7) Prime Minister Holness also condemned acts of violence against the nation’s children. Alluding to the recent murder of 8-year-old Shante Skyers and 11-year-old Trisha Morris, Prime Minister […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (April 30) announced the declaration of a State of Public Emergency comprising all areas of the western parishes of St James, Hanover and Westmoreland effective immediately. The announcement was made during an emergency press conference at Jamaica House. The Prime Minister said: “After careful consideration and review of the crime […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says good management of the economy has caused further investment by the World Bank. In that regard, Jamaica has secured an additional US$140 million dollars in funding support from the Bank. Speaking during a joint media briefing yesterday (April 30) with Mr Axel van Trotsenburg, the new World Bank Vice President […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that increased investments will be made to improve national security. Speaking on Friday (April 26) at the opening of the new Lathbury Barracks Offices and Accommodation at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Up Park Camp, Prime Minister Holness said the Government is recalibrating its efforts to restore order by […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he intends to action a proposed new policy on the utilization of lands aimed at ensuring the orderly development of housing solutions across the country. Prime Minister Holness says there must be an orderly approach to development and housing. “There is always the issue of the utilization of land (we) […]