News from the OPM

The House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 13) passed the National Identification and Registration Act 2021. This Bill, which aims to provide a one comprehensive identification for each citizen and improve the ease of doing business, was approved after 40 years of delays across various administrations. Speaking in Parliament on the matter, Prime Minister Andrew […]

Mrs. Maureen Dwyer, Chief Inspector in the National Education Inspectorate, will assume responsibilities as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information, with effect from 14th October 2021. This following Acting Permanent Secretary Dr. Grace McLean proceeding on leave with effect from tomorrow, 14th October 2021, in light of the Auditor General’s Report concerning […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says new vaccination policies are to be implemented after the Government completes its public education campaign.He noted that in the interim, all sections of the population must be exposed to information about the vaccine and given the choice and opportunity to get vaccinated.“We will respect people’s rights and the process before […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the Government is redoubling its vaccination efforts and has set a target to significantly increase vaccinations by November, aiming to reach one million Jamaicans by the end of that month.Speaking on Thursday (October 7, 2021), during a  tour of Vaccination Blitz sites in North Central Clarendon, Prime Minister […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the Government’s decision to initiate a formal review of the process for the selection of candidates for National Honours and Awards (NHA).A broad-based review committee to be announced shortly will be responsible for recommending changes. The Review Committee will comprise representatives from State, Government, Opposition, and Civil Society.The Prime […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is set to address the United Nations High-Level virtual event on Jobs and Social Protection for Poverty Eradication and a Sustainable Recovery, today, 28 September. The event will commence at 8:00 a.m. Jamaica time. As co-convener of the FfID, Prime Minister Holness will address several matters on Financing for Development in the Era […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaicans who wish to travel overseas after being vaccinated, can be confident that the country’s vaccination programme is of the highest standard. Speaking yesterday (September 23, 2021) during a tour of Vaccination Blitz sites across the parish of Trelawny, Prime Minister Holness explained that countries overseas can be certain about […]

In recognition of the importance of allowing in-person and not only virtual worship, for both Adventists and Sunday worshippers, effective Saturday, September 25, 2021, the number of persons (including clergy and support personnel) who may be physically present at any time at a place of worship will be: no more than 20 persons; or where […]

Minister Audley Shaw who currently has portfolio responsibility for Industry and Commerce, has been asked to assume the additional responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries. This follows the resignation of Minister Floyd Green. The Government will ensure that all current programmes of work and policy direction are maintained to yield the maximum benefits to our farmers […]

The Government of Jamaica has extended for an additional two weeks, the current Covid-19 measures under the Disaster Risk Management Orders which include no-movement days. Speaking during a media conference yesterday [September 1, 2021], Prime Minister Andrew Holness said, while the Government sees some early signs of improvement, for example with a decline in the […]