News from the OPM

The Government of Jamaica is currently evaluating a range of forward-thinking initiatives designed to solidify the nation’s economic stability while fostering transformative, inclusive growth. These initiatives are aimed at addressing legacy challenges, including the 30 years of underinvestment in infrastructure resulting from the 1990s FINSAC financial sector crisis, which cost the country 40% of its […]

“Today is a great day. We have now issued the first set of national identification cards and the process begins in earnest.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————————— The Government of Jamaica achieved a monumental milestone on Friday (November 15, 2024) with the official issuing of the first set of national identification cards under the Integrated National […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says building a strong, self-reliant economy is crucial to Jamaica’s long-term success and independence. Speaking last week (November 13) at a Stakeholders Engagement at the soon-to-be-open Morant Bay Urban Centre, Dr. Holness emphasized that true independence goes beyond political freedom. The Prime Minister declared that real sovereignty can only be […]

In response to the effects of Tropical Storm Rafael and prolonged heavy rainfall in recent weeks, Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness has announced a major allocation for a nationwide mitigation and cleanup initiative. Speaking in Parliament today, November 12, 2024, Prime Minister Holness outlined that $22 million will be allocated to each of the 63 […]

“For us to deploy cameras, it is not about the deployment of the camera. The camera is the least of the system of being able to capture real-time footage of police doing their duties.” -Prime Minister Holness ———————————————————————————————–   Prime Minister Andrew Holness has affirmed the government’s firm resolve in deploying body-worn cameras across the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his Government will address the crisis of bad roads across Jamaica by implementing a multi-pronged enterprise level strategy which involves both temporary and long-term solutions. The Prime Minister moved to assure that his Government is aware of and sensitive to public discontent about difficulty in vehicular commute while he addressed […]

The Government of Jamaica is highlighting the significant strides made in combating gun violence, gang-related activities and major crimes. From January 2024 to November 4, 2024, major crimes in Jamaica have decreased by 15% compared to the same period last year. Notable decreases include: Murders down by 19% and 233 fewer lives lost; Shootings down by […]

Following comprehensive consultation with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information wishes to announce that schools across the island will reopen for face-to-face classes tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 where the regional and school leadership assess it is safe […]

Based on consultations with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the Government of Jamaica Offices will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The Government of Jamaica extends its sincere gratitude to all essential workers who demonstrated unwavering dedication in maintaining critical public services throughout today’s inclement […]