News from the OPM

The Cabinet of Jamaica unequivocally condemns all forms of violence against women and girls. Violence of any nature is a grave threat to the moral and social fabric of our nation, but violence against our women and girls is even more grave. The Government is deeply disturbed by recent incidents of gender-based violence, which have […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has outlined a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Annotto Bay in St. Mary that will transform the coastal town into a more modern, accessible, and climate-resilient urban centre. The announcement was made on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Handing Over Ceremony for the Annotto Bay Coastal Protection Project in the […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has officially handed over the completed Annotto Bay Coastal Protection Project, marking a significant milestone in Jamaica’s ongoing Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP). Speaking at the handing over ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, the Prime Minister highlighted that the project, executed at a cost […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced a major $234 million investment to restore and develop the Castleton Botanical Gardens in the parish of St. Mary. Castleton Gardens is one of Jamaica’s most historic and treasured green spaces. Speaking during the commissioning of the Castleton Pipeline Replacement Project on Friday (May 16), Prime Minister Holness […]

Prime Minister Dr. The Most Hon. Andrew Holness has reiterated the Government’s commitment to equitable, resilient development with the commissioning of the Castleton Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary. The upgraded system will provide improved water access to over 3,000 residents in Castleton, Friendship Gap, and Cleary Spring. Speaking at the official ceremony on Friday […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has strongly condemned the attack and murder of police Corporal Kamal Mayne. Corporal Mayne was killed this morning (May 17) by hoodlums at his home in Old Harbour St. Catherine. Prime Minister Holness said: “This is a heartbreaking blow to his [Corporal Mayne’s] family, his colleagues in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has issued a firm warning to criminals, while praising the strengthening of Jamaica’s cyber defense capabilities. Prime Minister Holness stressed that the environment for crime has drastically changed, thanks to continued investment in national security and technology. The Prime Minister stated: “Before you commit a crime, think very carefully that […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has declared that government spending must improve the welfare of citizens. The Prime Minister says this principle in public expenditure is a core principle of governance, which is spending responsibly for the collective good and welfare of the people. “Every dollar that government spends should be directed in such a […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has urged students and faculty at Morant Bay High School to seize present opportunities and prepare for the bright future ahead, especially as development surges across the parish of St. Thomas. In an inspiring speech while on a stop at Morant Bay High on Thursday (May 15), following the historic […]

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to building resilient and responsive public infrastructure. This as the government delivered 30 additional new service vehicles, including trucks and pickups, to the National Water Commission (NWC). These vehicles are expected to significantly enhance the NWC’s ability to respond swiftly to service demands […]