News from the OPM

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he is confident in the established anti-corruption framework aimed at deterring corruption. The Prime Minister says the country’s independence mission, is to ensure the building of institutions that are open to scrutiny and accountability. Prime Minister Holness made the statement during his National Independence Message. “I am confident that with […]

The Government remains committed to protecting the environment, in particular, the Cockpit Country. Prime Minister Holness reaffirmed the Government’s stance on protecting and preserving the Cockpit Country during his national independence address. The Prime Minister underscored that only environmentally sustainable projects will be pursued. “Based on the technical advice of the experts and after consultations, […]

The Government of Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya together on Monday (August 5) signed agreements to facilitate closer bi-lateral relations. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has welcomed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya in the areas of Sports, Culture, and Heritage, Political Consultation and Tourism. “Our […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that JMD $1billion has been allocated for the roll out of the housing component of the HOPE programme. Prime Minister Holness says the Government has successfully completed the administrative element of the Housing component of HOPE and is ready for the official launch. “That programme will cater to indigents. […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has extended congratulations to the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland Boris Johnson. Mr Johnson was appointed today (July 24) following the resignation of Theresa May. Prime Minister Holness dispatched a congratulatory diplomatic letter to Mr Johnson. “Your assumption of the leadership comes at a critical time for the […]

The Government of Jamaica is pleased to announce that His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, will pay a State Visit to Jamaica as special guest for the nation’s 57th Anniversary of Independence celebrations. The President will be accompanied by First Lady, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta and an official delegation. The visit […]

Jamaica has moved a step closer in further diversifying its energy mix with the official commissioning of the Floating Storage Regasification Terminal (FSRT) which will supply Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to Jamaica. Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (July 19) officially commissioned the facility into service during a ceremony on the Golar Freeze barge docked in […]

The Government of Jamaica is pleased to announce that the relocation of an existing generator at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has been completed. Acting CEO of the RGD, Desmond Davis stated that “the relocation [of the generator] was necessary for Occupational Health and Safety as it should not have been located on the main […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the triple threat of dons, gangs and guns have caused violence to reach epidemic proportions in Jamaica. The Prime Minister says the Government is committed to arresting the problem. Speaking at a media conference to announce a State of Public Emergency in the St. Andrew South police division yesterday (Sunday, […]

Gros-Islet, St. Lucia: Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (July 4) held bilateral talks with His Excellency Antonio Guterrez, United Nations Secretary-General. The meeting was held in the margins of the 40th Regular meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM in Gros-Islet, St. Lucia. Prime Minister Holness updated the UN Secretary-General on […]