News from the OPM

“There are Jamaicans alive today who have worked the same piece of land for forty years. They have built a home on it, farmed it, and raised a family on it and still cannot prove, on paper, that it belongs to them. That gap between possession and title is not a bureaucratic inconvenience. It is […]

Prime Minister Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing with the groundbreaking of a major residential development in Rozelle Estate, St. Thomas. Speaking today (May 8, 2026) at the National Housing Trust Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Rozelle Estate Development in St. Thomas, Prime Minister Holness […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness today reinforced the Government’s focus on early literacy as he participated in Read Across Jamaica Day 2026 at Jamaica House. The engagement brought together students from across the corporate area for an interactive reading session on the Jamaica House lawns. The Prime Minister read with the children […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has emphasised the importance of clarity in understanding the distinction between the work of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). Speaking at the UDC Board Retreat on April 30, the Prime Minister noted that both entities have distinct mandates. “The […]

Prime Minister Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness has called for a comprehensive and sustained effort to transform Jamaica’s urban centres, positioning urban renewal as a critical driver of productivity, public order, and national development. Addressing the UDC Board Retreat on April 30, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to address long-standing issues affecting town […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the national importance of preserving Jamaica’s heritage assets while ensuring that they deliver meaningful economic benefits to the people. Speaking at the UDC Board Retreat on April 30, Prime Minister Holness was emphatic in his position on the status of Dunn’s River. “Dunn’s River is […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has outlined a national vision to expand access to high-quality public spaces across Jamaica, directing the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to establish a park in every parish. Speaking at the UDC Board Retreat on April 30, the Prime Minister emphasised that development must translate into tangible improvements […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has called on the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to embrace a transformative vision for Jamaica’s development, urging the agency to deliver projects that inspire national pride and reflect the country’s ambition in our post-independence era. Addressing the UDC Board Retreat in New Kingston today, April 30, the […]

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, has called for urgent and decisive parental intervention to address the growing incidence of violence and anti-social behaviour among students, warning that Jamaica is confronting a broader erosion of core social values. The Prime Minister made the call while delivering remarks at the Sabbath Worship Convention under […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica does not build houses, emphasising that housing delivery is undertaken by contractors engaged through structured and legally defined arrangements. The Prime Minister was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary, where he underscored the central role […]