News from the OPM

“This new plant signifies more than just economic progress; it’s about uplifting Brand Jamaica and providing our people with opportunities for higher-order skills and employment.” – Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness has welcomed the expansion and major investment of J$6.7 billion in the Jamaican market space by National Baking Company. At the […]

“I bring good news for the people of St. James regarding the improvement of the Charles Gordon Market and adjoining facilities, but even greater plans for the improvement of the market districts as a whole.” ——————————————————————————– – Prime Minister Holness Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the government will undertake a comprehensive redevelopment of […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Montego Bay Perimeter Road is poised to spur economic growth and create new opportunities for both the city of Montego Bay in St. James and the western region of Jamaica. The new roadway is being constructed as a bypass for the city of Montego Bay to reduce traffic congestion. […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the government will be breaking ground to construct new buildings and expand the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also announced the construction of two new Type 5 clinics in Portmore and Old Harbour in the parish. Speaking on January 8, 2024 while touring the […]

The government has allocated $40 million to each constituency to undertake critical repairs and rehabilitation in their areas. The allocation is in response to severe weather events that impact the island. Prime Minister Holness on January 4 addressed the matter while touring sections of Eastern Portland that were battered by the recent heavy rains. Prime Minister Holness […]

“We are targeting to do more in 2024. We are targeting to do at minimum 500 New Social Housing Programme units in the 2024 financial year” ——————————————————————————— – Prime Minister Holness The Government is moving to increase the number of social housing units for vulnerable persons and those in need. Prime Minister Andrew Holness on […]

“We’re going to have to treat this issue of peace in a deliberate and non-political way. We have to join together to treat with peace because our society is in conflict.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————— Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the issue of peace will be handled deliberately in a non-political way involving all stakeholders in society […]

“No one will be left behind. We will further expand economic activity and make the necessary investments in human capital and security to support economic expansion. This will give us the ability to do more for you in 2024.” – Prime Minister Holness——————————————————————————— Prime Minister Holness has highlighted Jamaica’s impressive economic achievements in the face […]