News from the OPM

On Monday, September 2, 2024, Minister Matthew Samuda resigned from the Senate, effective immediately. Throughout his 8 years of distinguished service in the Senate, Minister Samuda has been instrumental in shaping and advancing Jamaica’s national security and environmental and climate resilience agendas. Prime Minister, the Most Honourable, Andrew Holness expressed gratitude for Minister Samuda’s dedication […]

“I encourage you to stay and contribute to the economic growth (of Jamaica). We need you. And for the first time in a long time, remaining in Jamaica, working in Jamaica, will be rewarding. Your efforts will yield results. It is a long struggle, but we are at the point now where we are starting […]

 “The REACH Road Rehab Programme is a testament to our commitment to ensuring that the people of Jamaica have safe and reliable road infrastructure. By investing in our roadways, we are investing in the future of our country.”  Prime Minister Holness  ————————————————————————————————   Minister of Works, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, on Saturday (August 31, 2024) […]

Today, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) announced to the IMF’s Executive Board, her proposal to appoint Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, to the position of Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, effective October 31, 2024. This is a historic and important development in which […]

The National Security Council convened an emergency meeting yesterday, August 12, 2024, to address the recent reprehensive act of terrorism in Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon. This brutal attack yesterday has shocked our nation. The National Security Council has analysed all dimensions of the act and is now executing an immediate, comprehensive, and robust response to […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has congratulated and commended gold medalist and Olympic record holder 25-year-old Roje Stona on his historic medal for Jamaica. Stona secured Jamaica’s first gold medal at the 33rd Olympiad in Paris, France and the first gold in a field event at the Olympics in stunning and resilient fashion. Stona threw 70m […]

“We need to start producing more of the foods we consume locally, and produce more of them… We must start to treat agriculture as a business and not only as a passion.” – Prime Minister Andrew Holness ——————————————————————————–   Prime Minister Andrew Holness has instructed that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining delivers, by […]

“The security forces will launch an all-out assault on any gang involved. Every gang will feel the full force of the State. This must never happen in Jamaica again. Everyone involved in this act of terror will be brought to justice.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————————- Prime Minister Andrew Holness has vowed strong, decisive action […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has encouraged Jamaicans to use the struggles of the past to chart meaningful independence for the future. In his Emancipation Day message 2024, to mark the start of freedom for the enslaved on August 1, 1834, Prime Minister Holness chronicled the work and sacrifices of Jamaica’s forebears to bring the changes […]

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 […]