News from the OPM

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that, under the Government of Jamaica’s ROOFS Programme, only one grant is permitted per household. Individuals who have already benefited from a housing-related grant through any Government initiative including, but not limited to, the National Housing Trust (NHT), TransJamaican Highway, Tourism Enhancement Fund […]

The Office of the Prime Minister yesterday hosted the official launch of the UNESCO Jamaica Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Report, marking a landmark milestone in Jamaica’s pursuit of ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven artificial intelligence governance. Delivering the opening remarks today, Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special […]

The Government of Jamaica has secured a US$50 million investment from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to advance climate-resilient agriculture, with targeted support for vulnerable farmers and a strengthened national approach to food security. The initiative, ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica, is a joint government effort involving the […]

In a significant milestone marking the 60th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has officially launched a $9 million scholarship programme that will benefit 60 children of Jamaican farm workers under the theme “Unlocking Potential, Expanding Opportunities.” The initiative forms a key part of the anniversary […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to affordable housing while providing context to the decision to utilize $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to strengthen Jamaica’s economic position. Addressing public commentary surrounding the matter, Prime Minister Holness underscored that any decision to access NHT resources must […]

Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology, and Special Projects, convened the first meeting of the reconstituted National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force on February 19, 2026, following a Cabinet decision to accelerate Jamaica’s national AI programme. Minister Wheatley noted that the […]

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 […]