News from the OPM

Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, the Hon. Dr. Dana Morris- Dixon, has advised that all Data Controllers will be given a six-month grace period to register with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). She noted, however, that they may begin registering with the OIC tomorrow, December 1, 2023, the official implementation […]

“One by one, we will review the services of our TAJ of our RGD, and every other entity and we will digitize them to give every Jamaican easy access anywhere, anytime at their convenience. That is what it means to do IT right. The administration is working assiduously to bring the benefits of the digital agenda […]

States of Public Emergency (SOE) have been declared across the entire parishes of Hanover and St. James as well as St. Catherine and Clarendon. This crucial decision, announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, underscores the government’s commitment to the safety and security of Jamaicans. The Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, authorized these SOEs upon […]

“We want our Jamaican people to be climate-smart and to incorporate issues of the environment and climate in the decision about how you live and where you choose to live.” Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————— Prime Minister Andrew Holness is imploring Jamaicans to pay attention to the environment and be careful where they choose to settle […]

“Land titling is absolutely important for the development of the country. The ambition of this government is to have every Jamaican legally ascribed a title of ownership.” Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness says formalizing land ownership for all Jamaicans is a high priority. In this regard, the government will allocate an additional […]

“No one takes up that magnitude of resources and makes that investment unless they were certain about the returns, unless they knew that the human resources to properly manage this investment existed, unless they felt that the political environment was stable. It is the government that creates that stability. The government is doing its job […]

“Our economy is indisputably growing, and jobs are being created.” Prime Minister Andrew Holness  ——————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored the important role played by the manufacturing sector in Jamaica’s economy while highlighting the remarkable surge in investment opportunities, job creation, and economic stability in the country. Speaking on Tuesday (November 7, 2023) at […]