News from the OPM

After careful review and internal consultations, it was agreed that the Prime Minister should conform to the established emoluments and remuneration for the office. As explained by the Prime Minister when he declined to accept the adjusted compensation in May 2023, “another Prime Minister in the future or a new mandate may give an opportunity […]

Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, says Jamaica is moving to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, accelerate public service delivery, and strengthen resilience in the digital age. Speaking at a forum at the University of the […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has welcomed Jamaica’s latest crime statistics, confirming that the country recorded its lowest monthly murder figure for January 2026 since national crime data collection began in 2001, according to figures reported by the Jamaica Constabulary Force, continuing a sustained downward trend in violent crime. The Prime Minister […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) is setting a new benchmark for how housing can be delivered in Jamaica, demonstrating that homes for vulnerable Jamaicans can be structurally sound, thoughtfully designed, and aesthetically pleasing, while contributing positively to the wider community. Speaking at the handover […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) is transforming housing support for the most vulnerable families into long-term security, providing beneficiaries with solid, formal homes that can be passed from one generation to the next, helping to break cycles of intergenerational poverty. The Prime Minister was […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has outlined the Government’s ongoing investments in pediatric and adolescent healthcare, underscoring the Government’s deliberate national strategy to position Jamaica as a centre of excellence for children and adolescent health in the Western Hemisphere. Speaking during the opening of the Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital […]

The Government of Jamaica has begun the disbursement of financial assistance to Jamaicans whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Melissa, marking a significant step in the country’s shelter recovery and national reconstruction efforts. Under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) programme, payments for severe damage, valued at up to $500,000, […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness officially opened the new Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, expanding family-centered care by providing modern accommodation for parents whose children require extended hospitalization. In his address, the Prime Minister underscored Bustamante’s role as the only specialist pediatric hospital in the English-speaking Caribbean, delivering […]

Prime Minister Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Latin America and the Caribbean have an important opportunity to pursue purposeful transformation as the region navigates an evolving global system. The Prime Minister shared these perspectives while engaging with regional leaders, investors, and policymakers examining the economic future of the hemisphere. Addressing the International Economic […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s ability to withstand and rebound from Hurricane Melissa is the result of deliberate policy choices, disciplined fiscal management and years of intentional planning, not chance. Speaking on January 20, 2026 at the 21st Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Prime […]