News from the OPM

In response to the tragic shooting and arson attack that shook the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a comprehensive set of compassionate initiatives to support the victims to return to normalcy; this includes back-to-school assistance and assistance with rebuilding their homes.The Prime Minister’s address highlighted a robust commitment […]

His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Barnaby P.B Scott, renowned businessman, trailblazer, CEO, Chairman, and Principal Shareholder of the Musson Group, will be awarded the country’s second highest civilian honour, the esteemed Order of Jamaica. Mr. Scott is being awarded in recognition of his exceptional contributions […]

“We have decided that we are going to do a massive overall of the PATH programme in significant ways to ensure that the beneficiary identification system is far more targeted than it is now.” – Prime Minister Holness Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a targeted restructuring of the Programme of Advancement through Health and […]

The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, yesterday welcomed Kenya’s commitment to lead a multinational security force in Haiti. In a telephone conversation with His Excellency, William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Prime Minister Holness reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to support multinational security and humanitarian missions to Haiti. He also commended President […]

After decades of distress and water woes, residents of Port Royal in Kingston are to benefit from the installation of a transmission main replacement. The $443 million dollar project will ensure a more reliable water supply in the community. Prime Minister Andrew Holness broke ground for the historic project on Friday (July 28, 2023). Prime […]

Prime Minister, The Most Honourable Andrew Holness is proud to announce the appointment of three distinguished individuals to pivotal positions within the Government. These appointments, effective August 1, 2023, come following the recommendations of the Prime Minister and the full approval of the Governor General. The new appointees are Hon. Audrey V. Sewell, OJ, CD, […]

“Criminal gangs are the new terrorists. They now threaten democratic states.  The criticality of addressing this issue cannot be overstated.” – Prime Minister Andrew Holness Prime Minister Andrew Holness, in addressing the EU-CELAC summit today (July 18, 2023), highlighted Jamaica’s debt reduction efforts and emphasized that Jamaica’s interest is in investments rather than access to more debt. In this […]

“The programme is properly structured. We make sure that there is accountability, and this programme will be continued right throughout, until we touch the six-thousand households in need.” – Prime Minister Andrew Holness Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is committed to addressing the substandard living conditions in Jamaica. During his address at a […]

“It is crucial that the international community commits to implementing strategic and targeted action that will allow Haitians to go about their daily lives and for the political process to make concrete progress.” – Prime Minister Andrew Holness Prime Minister Andrew Holness has emphasized the urgent need for collaboration and international support to address the […]