News from the OPM

“The Jamaican people are watching, and their Government will continue working to build consensus to deliver for them.” –Prime Minister Andrew Holness ————————————————————————— The Cabinet met on Monday (May 20, 2024) with the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) to discuss the recently submitted report containing recommendations from the 15-member body. Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew […]

“The NHT is the key to your own home and the government is making sure that many keys are delivered.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————— Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the National Housing Trust (NHT) is revolutionizing the housing sector in Jamaica by making homeownership a reality for more lower-middle-income to low-income Jamaicans. “The NHT […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has advised the Governor General His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen of the following changes to the Executive to be made effective tomorrow, May 21, 2024: – Hon Robert ‘Nesta’ Morgan to be reassigned to the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works. – Senator Dr. the Hon […]

“The education system has to change in order to accommodate this new Jamaica. The education system is going through transformation, and they are trying to change.” -Prime Minister Holness ———————————————————————— Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is committed to transforming the education sector through substantial investments in infrastructure and human resources. In an interview […]

“Slow down, drive within the limits, and keep focused on the road.” -Prime Minister Andrew Holness ——————————————————————————-   Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is embarking on an intensive public education campaign to change driving behavior and enhance the enforcement of traffic regulations. This expansion of existing efforts aims to reduce road crashes, injuries, […]

“The Government has directed the Factories Corporation of Jamaica to identify lands across Jamaica for the creation of Turnkey Community Micro-Business Parks to support Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises MSMEs.” – Prime Minister Andrew Holness ——————————————————————————- Prime Minister Andrew Holness has directed the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) to identify suitable lands across the country for […]

“Given that there is this underlying change in the behaviour of our youth, I have directed the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Education to do a reassessment of the security risk of schools so that way we can get a better understanding of which schools are at risk and how to direct […]

“The efforts that the government has made are not in vain. We will continue to pursue consensus. The journey continues.” – Prime Minister Holness ———————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government remains dedicated to advancing constitutional reform, despite the Opposition’s decision not to sign off on the Constitutional Reform Committee’s (CRC) final report. In […]

The Cabinet received the report of the Constitutional Reform Committee today (May 13),  marking a significant milestone in our nation’s journey towards constitutional reform. The Cabinet has started a thorough and meticulous process of review, ensuring that all aspects of the report are carefully considered. Once the Cabinet has completed its review, the report will […]

The Government on Thursday (May 2) began the first in a series of island-wide community consultations on the road improvement initiative, SPARK, which was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The first consultation took place in the community of Duhaney Park in the constituency of St. Andrew, Western. Scores of residents attended and detailed to […]