News from the OPM

Webcast: http://webtv.un.org    NEW YORK, 26 MAY 2020 – The Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau and Andrew Holness of Canada and Jamaica, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, will convene a special high-level event on 28 May 2020 to advance concrete solutions to the development emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Event, which will be virtual, will […]

As announced by the Government, the nightly islandwide curfew will be tightened for the Labour Day holiday period. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement on Monday, May 11, 2020 during an update to the nation on COVID-19. The nightly curfew which currently runs from 8pm to 5am will be adjusted for tomorrow Sunday, May […]

The Government has granted approval for the arrival of over 1000 Jamaican ship workers aboard the Adventure of the Seas operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise line. The ship docked at midday at the Falmouth Pier. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement yesterday (May 18) at a digital press conference to update the nation on the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed deep sadness at news of the passing of one of modern Jamaica’s business and media giants, Hon. Oliver F. Clarke OJ. Prime Minister Holness has extended condolences to Mr. Clarke’s family, friends and colleagues. In a statement, Prime Minister Holness noted: “News of the death of the Hon. Oliver […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is working toward expanding solutions for quarantine for citizens returning to Jamaica. The Prime Minister’s comment came yesterday, in a statement to the nation amid the difficulties faced by some Jamaicans, in state quarantine, including those who returned from overseas this week under the Controlled re-entry programme. The […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday (May 13) had a telephone discussion with the General Secretary of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres and the Prime Minister of Canada Hon. Justin Trudeau on the challenges and impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on nations across the world particularly Small Island Developing States and the role […]

The JamCovid19 App is now available for download on Android devices via the following link https://tinyurl.com/JAMCOVID19. The app has been available on iOS devices for almost a month The application, developed through a public private partnership with Amber Group Limited, is an easy-to-use, centralized source for Government of Jamaica Covid-19 information and services. In addition to […]

The passing of Michael Gordon represents a loss to the pool of professional photographers in journalism. Michael was always meticulous about his job. He exuded a sense of pride in his work and a passion for the profession of photojournalism which will not be forgotten. His work won him the admiration of many and awards […]

It is with sadness that I note the passing of Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry Fredrick Hickling. Professor Hickling was one of the preeminent voices in the field of Psychiatry in Jamaica and the Caribbean. He had more than 100 publications and was a leading member in the University of the West Indies (UWI) community. In […]