News from the OPM

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 […]

“This is a warning to all the criminals that the JCF of today is not the JCF of 10 years ago. The JCF of today is more strategic, it has an enduring force, it is using intelligence, information, cyber all kinds of intelligence and it is putting all together.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————-   […]

“We must think globally, but act locally.” “Every Jamaican citizen must now pay attention to this thing called climate change. Pay attention to the frequency of major weather events happening in your country. Pay attention to the hotter times that you are experiencing on a daily basis.” -Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————— There is a direct […]

“There are those who neglect to stay informed, choosing to listen to fake news, and as a result, they miss out on critical information. It’s time for thoughtful and discerning citizens to stand up now.” -Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————————————-   Prime Minister Andrew Holness is encouraging Jamaicans to be mindful of misinformation and seek out […]