News from the OPM

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined the transformation of the HEART/NSTA Trust into a key driver of workforce development and economic alignment in Jamaica. Speaking on Friday (June 20, 2025) at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Skills Training Closing Out Ceremony, the Prime Minister emphasized that the HEART/NSTA Trust is evolving from being […]

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, who also serves as Minister of Housing, continues to advance low-income housing development with the groundbreaking of the Longville Meadows Housing Development in Clarendon. It marks the start of one of the largest and most impactful projects in the history of the National Housing Trust (NHT). Speaking at the ceremony […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has commended the success of national youth training programmes in addressing unemployment, skills gaps, and youth disengagement. Speaking on Friday (June 20, 2025) at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Skills Training Closing Out Ceremony, the Prime Minister noted that the programme has contributed to Jamaica’s unemployment rate now at […]

The Government of Jamaica has created more avenues to ensure the housing needs of the nation are addressed. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says it’s being done through a strategic and results-driven approach to increase the supply of affordable homes for Jamaicans across all income levels. Speaking on Thursday (June 19) during a New Social […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) is the most transformative and enduring initiative in Jamaica’s fight against poverty. Prime Minister Holness underscores that the NSHP has been delivering not only shelter but also dignity and hope to the nation’s most vulnerable. Speaking on Thursday (June 19) at the latest […]

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced a major infrastructure upgrade for the Jeffrey Town Primary and Infant School in St. Mary, confirming the government’s commitment to building a new facility for the long-standing institution. Speaking on Tuesday (June 17) at the Jeffrey Town Primary School in St. Mary, Prime Minister Holness stated: “It’s my […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced the discovery and development of a new water source in Springfield, Western St. Mary. The water source will significantly improve the reliability and quality of potable water for residents in the surrounding communities. Speaking on Tuesday (June 17) on a visit to the community Prime Minister Holness noted […]

Speaking at a recent Post Cabinet Press Briefing, Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, unveiled a landmark suite of initiatives and achievements that underscore Jamaica’s transformation into one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, with an emphasis on inclusion, innovation, sustainability, and resilience. Jamaica welcomed 4.15 million visitors in 2024, generating a record-breaking US$4.3 billion […]

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness continues to implement progressive policies to make homeownership more accessible and affordable for all Jamaicans. Effective Monday, June 16, 2025, contributors to the National Housing Trust (NHT) can access increased loan limits two weeks ahead of the previously announced July 1 rollout. The early implementation follows the announcement made by […]

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has encouraged young Jamaicans to seize the opportunities and value of hard work, discipline, and ambition through the government’s National Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP). Speaking on Tuesday (June 17) at the official launch of the YSEP, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Prime Minister Holness said Jamaica’s youth must […]