News from the OPM

Jamaica has upgraded equipment used to monitor air traffic at the Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC). Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the recent improvements come at an opportune time to meet the demands of continuous air traffic volume expansion and rapid technological advancements. The Prime Minister’s comments came while speaking at the official reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the KATCC on Wednesday (December 18). “In an environment of continuous air traffic volume expansion, […]

Prime Minister Holness says the Government will create a technology-driven maintenance programme to reduce road maintenance cost. The programme will result in a system of preventative maintenance rather than corrective maintenance. The Prime Minister’s comments came today (November 27) while speaking at a courtesy call with the Junior Mayors at Banquet Hall, Jamaica House. According […]

The Government of Jamaica is upgrading its Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure systems across the public sector. Speaking in Parliament yesterday (Tuesday, November 26), Prime Minister Holness said the Government is committed to strengthening the public sector systems to enable better service delivery to the people of Jamaica. “Our people deserve the best and this […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asserted that the Government is committed to protecting children from all forms of violence and exploitation. The Prime Minster made the declaration on the occasion of the historic presentation in Parliament yesterday (November 19) by children. The presentations were made by Ngozi, Keino, Tafari, and Shaneille in celebration of the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing deep sadness following the death of two young boys; Javinchie Palmer and Tyler McLeod, who tragically died after fire on Friday night razed their home in the community of Paradise in Norwood St. James. Prime Minister Holness continues to reiterate the need for greater parental supervision and protection of […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness departed the island this afternoon (Friday, November 1) for an eight-day, official working visit to the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Holness will have a packed agenda, which will take him to four key cities in China including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Beijing. The official working visit is highlighted by […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared the commitment of  Government to the provision of safe and affordable housing for all Jamaicans. Speaking at the hand over of keys to the first house under the housing component of the HOPE programme today (November 1), Prime Minister Holness stated that the Government has put policies in place […]

With just two months left in the calendar year and the festive season approaching, the Government has signaled its intention to increase its security presence on the ground, as the nation continues to tackle the threefold challenge of dons, gangs and guns. A massive security operation is to be executed by the Jamaica Constabulary Force […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (October 29) tabled the Human Employment and Resource Training (HEART) Amendment Act 2019. The Legislative seeks to merge the functions of the HEART Trust with the National Youth Service (NYS) Board and the Apprenticeship Board; to repeal the Apprenticeship Act and the National Youth Service Act and the Jamaica Foundation […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (October 23), broke ground for the construction of the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the construction of the Hospital will improve Jamaica’s ranking on the Global Human Development Index and enhance the quality of life of citizens. […]