Speeches by the Prime Minister

PM Holness Remarks at the 1st Extraordinary Inter-Sessional Summit of the OACPS

Posted on June 3, 2020 by OPM Communications

1st Extraordinary Inter-Sessional Summit of the OACPS Theme: “Transcending the COVID-19 Pandemic: Building Resilience through Global Solidarity” Agenda Item 4: Discussion on Key Global Solidarity Actions The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Mr. Chairman Colleagues all When we met in Nairobi last year, we resolved to deepen and strengthen our […]

Co-convened High-Level UN Meeting – Opening Remarks

Posted on May 28, 2020May 29, 2020 by OPM Communications

OPENING REMARKS by the MOST HON. ANDREW HOLNESS, PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA High Level Event on Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond on Thursday, May 28, 2020 —————————————————————— Welcome to all joining us from across the world. I am pleased to co-convene this event with Prime Minister Trudeau and Secretary General […]

Co-convened High Level UN Meeting – Press Conference

Posted on May 28, 2020May 29, 2020 by OPM Communications

PRESS BRIEFING REMARKS by the MOST HON. ANDREW HOLNESS, PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA High Level Event on Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond on Thursday, May 28, 2020 ———————————————————————– * As you have seen from the widespread participation at today’s meeting, the international community is united and committed to taking the […]

Co-convened High-Level UN Meeting – Closing Remarks

Posted on May 28, 2020May 29, 2020 by OPM Communications

CLOSING REMARKS by the MOST HON. ANDREW HOLNESS, PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA High Level Event on Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond on Thursday, May 28, 2020 —————————————————————————– 1. I am pleased with the spirit of determination exhibited today by global leaders and institutions, including the United Nations. We have committed […]

Labour Day Message 2020

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by OPM Communications

My fellow Jamaicans, With giant leaps in science and technology, mankind may sometimes have a false sense of invincibility about the global civilization we have created. The COVID-19 Pandemic has exposed just how fragile we are and how vulnerable our connected world can be, ironically, by virtue of that same connectedness. We know that disruption […]

PM Holness Statement: Government Finalizing Negotiation to Repatriate Jamaicans

Posted on May 17, 2020June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

The Government of Jamaica from the outset of the COVID19 Pandemic has been exploring ways to safely return home our Jamaican Nationals stranded in foreign countries or on ships overseas. To achieve this, we established a controlled re-entry process which has to date seen over 350 Jamaicans return home in accordance with our quarantine regulations. […]

Nurses’ Day Message 2020

Posted on May 12, 2020 by OPM Communications

Today on Nurses’ Day I pay special tribute to our hardworking Jamaican nurses who have shown great courage, kindness, and bravery in the face of a global pandemic. It takes an individual with a special heart to devote themselves to a profession requiring them to provide constant care and tend to the healthcare needs of […]

Statement from Prime Minister Andrew Holness

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by OPM Communications

To advance further understanding as it relates to the implementation of measures in the public sector to encourage “work from home”, Permanent Secretaries are required to consult with department and agency heads to determine certain functions which could be carried out from home for seven days starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to March 25, 2020. […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Cabinet Appointment

Posted on February 17, 2020June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

Senator Matthew Samuda has been appointed Minister without Portfolio and assigned to the Ministry of National Security. With this appointment the constitutional requirement for Cabinet level appointment from the Senate would be met.

THRONE SPEECH 2020

Posted on February 11, 2020February 20, 2020 by OPM Communications

TOWARDS A DECADE OF GROWTH TO ANCHOR OUR PEACE AND PROSPERITY Honourable Members, we are gathered here at the dawn of a new decade. The seeds we have planted in the previous years are germinating and we commit to making this new decade one of increased growth, peace and prosperity in our land. Honourable Members, […]