News from the OPM

The Government of Jamaica has reiterated its commitment to mainstreaming climate resilience across all areas of national development, emphasizing that the country’s economic future depends on strengthening critical infrastructure, institutionalizing business continuity and fortifying the national balance sheet against increasingly severe climate shocks. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sygnus Lakes Pen Industrial and […]

The Government of Jamaica on Thursday (December 4) received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, which was dispatched to the island to explore areas where Ethiopia may assist Jamaica’s recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The Ethiopian delegation was led by State Minister His Excellency Ambassador Berhanu […]

The Government of Jamaica’s proven credibility and disciplined economic management have unlocked an unprecedented US$6.7 billion in international financing to drive national recovery and resilience following Hurricane Melissa. This support, coordinated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), and […]

The Government of Jamaica has strengthened national recovery efforts following the passage of Hurricane Melissa with the deployment of twelve new Shacman water trucks to the National Water Commission (NWC). Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness said the acquisition is valued at J$199 million and forms part of the Government’s accelerated response to […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has welcomed the announcement of a major recovery and reconstruction package of up to US$6.7 billion from Jamaica’s international development partners, following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The package, assembled by CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Inter-American Development […]

Prime Minister Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness convened the National Security Council (NSC) on November 27, 2025 to discuss the security environment post-Hurricane Melissa. The Prime Minister received updates on its impact on the nation’s security architecture, infrastructure and security personnel affected. The Ministry of National Security and Peace, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Jamaica […]

At yesterday’s Special Hurricane Melissa Recovery Press Briefing, the National Housing Trust (NHT), an agency of the Office of the Prime Minister, provided an update on a comprehensive package of disaster relief initiatives to support Jamaicans whose homes and livelihoods were affected by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. In keeping with the Prime Minister’s national recovery directive, the […]

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), an agency of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, has announced the launch of the M5 Business Recovery Programme, a J$10 billion intervention designed to restore operations, rebuild capacity and sustain enterprise continuity following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica’s productive sector. This programme follows […]

“What Jamaica faces today is the recurring story of vulnerability experienced by Small Island Developing States across the Caribbean. One external shock can undo years of progress. The global community must recognize that resilience requires sustained partnership.”- Prime Minister Holness   Prime Minister Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness today reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to advancing […]

Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley the Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects today announced the formation of the Technology Recovery Task Force, a time-bound, public-private coordination body mandated to restore, secure, and modernise technology-enabled public services in the parishes most affected by Hurricane […]