News from the OPM

The Government is set to launch a design competition for housing solutions across the island. The announcement was made yesterday (July 30) by Prime Andrew Holness while speaking at the Handing over ceremony for social housing at Moore Pen Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine. Prime Minister Holness said his Government is always seeking to be […]

The Government has increased the capacity of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to monitor and safeguard the borders of the country with the addition of a new offshore patrol vessel, officially named Her Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Nanny of the Maroons. Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (July 29, 2020), commissioned the new vessel into operation […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his primary focus is rebuilding the economy to ensure Jamaica recovers from the effects of Covid-19. Jamaica like other economies in the world is experiencing an economic recession as a result of the global pandemic. Speaking on Friday (July 17), at the handing over of a house under the HOPE […]

Residents of Port Antonio now have greater access to several areas in the town following the opening of the East Palm Bridge. Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Friday (July 24), officially opened the newly renovated bridge. The Prime Minister said that the Government remains committed to upgrading, restoring, and maintaining secondary and tertiary infrastructure and […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Friday (July 24), toured sections of the South Coast Highway Improvement Project from Port Antonio in Portland to St. Andrew. During the tour, Prime Minister Holness examined the construction of culverts, realignment of the road infrastructure, and the relocation of infrastructures to include utilities, water, sewage electricity, and communication services. […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness, on Friday July 24, officially opened the new Port Antonio Police station and Portland Divisional Headquarters in Portland. The Prime Minister, in his keynote address, asserted that the Government is committed to creating a better working environment for the police. “The Government values the tremendous contribution of our security forces. We […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (July 23), commissioned into service 20 brand new garbage trucks acquired by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). This brings the NSWMA’s total fleet to 150. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Prime Minister Holness underscored that the Government is 100 percent focused on transforming the NSWMA. The Prime […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness last evening (July 21), extended the States and Public Emergency in five (5) parishes and sections of Kingston and St. Andrew. Prime Minister Holness asserted that national security is paramount; therefore, he must ensure that it’s not forfeited for political expediency. The Prime Minister said, “The States of Public Emergency are […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness, on Wednesday, July 21, launched the High-Level Commission of Education Transformation. The Commission aims to build a world-class education system that is accessible to all Jamaicans. The members of the Commission will comprehensively review and assess the education system, including its structure and operation processes, to recommend actions for change. He […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (July 17) handed over another housing unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in Bogue District, Braes River in North East St. Elizabeth. The Social Housing Initiative, which was announced by Prime Minister Holness in November 2018, was developed to improve the housing condition of the country’s poor and […]