News from the OPM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today oversaw the contract signing for the construction of the new St. Catherine North Police Divisional Headquarters of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen Jamaica’s national security infrastructure. The new headquarters will be located at Darling Pen, Spanish Town, and will cover […]

He discussed the need for organized townships that prevent confrontations between citizens and police as officers seek to enforce public order.   Prime Minister Andrew Holness emphasized the Government’s strategic approach to Plan Secure Jamaica, a wholistic initiative designed to enhance public order and community safety by integrating proper urban planning, as well as implementing […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today announced a historic $39 billion investment in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) over the next three years, underscoring the administration’s commitment to strengthening national security. Speaking at the Contract Signing Ceremony for the new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters, the Prime Minister highlighted the significant strides made by the Government […]

The Government’s New Social Housing Programme, NSHP, is having a positive multiplier impact on people’s lives. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Programme (NSHP) has reached a significant milestone with the handover of 242 homes to beneficiaries across Jamaica (286 have so far been constructed). NSHP, which is part of the broader commitment to improving […]

The Government of Jamaica wishes to inform the public of a global outage affecting Windows-based systems utilizing the CrowdStrike Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software. Several airlines worldwide, including those operating in Jamaica, are affected by this software malfunction. Other entities have been impacted. This incident was caused by a software error and is not […]

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable, Andrew Holness congratulates Justice Marva McDonald Bishop on her historic appointment to the Presidency of the Court of Appeals. Justice McDonald Bishop is the first female to hold this prestigious role, marking a historic milestone in our judicial system. Her leadership will be instrumental in advancing the mission of the […]

“This moratorium is particularly timely as families prepare for the back-to-school period. This is a special moratorium arrangement for mortgagors impacted by the storm. NHT continues to facilitate general applications for moratoriums for persons impacted by loss of income and other special circumstances.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————– The Government has approved a relief package for […]

“In the hardest-hit areas, we are seeing incremental movements towards recovery. The JDF and the line ministries will work together for synergy to ensure that the people of Jamaica are properly supported and served.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————————- Prime Minister Andrew Holness has instructed that the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) play a crucial role […]

“I want to say to our pensioners that you are always forefront in our thoughts as we try to structure the economy, so that you are able to survive in it.” -Prime Minister Holness ———————————————————————————— In a significant move to support the most vulnerable members of society, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced new provisions […]