Speeches by the Prime Minister

Prime Minister’s Independence Message 2022

Posted on August 6, 2022August 25, 2022 by OPM Communications

Jamaica, the Next 60 Years My fellow Jamaicans, this Independence Day is especially significant; it is our Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as an independent nation. We celebrate under the theme, “Jamaica 60, Reigniting a Nation for Greatness.” While we cannot allow the current global crises of a pandemic, war, and inflation to dampen our mood, the government is mindful of the hardships our people are experiencing; therefore, our celebrations […]

Prime Minister’s Emancipation Day Message 2022

Posted on August 1, 2022August 25, 2022 by OPM Communications

So many milestones and episodes make up the Jamaican story. However, we can agree that the proclamation of Emancipation in 1834, after over 300 years of both Spanish and British enslavement, is pivotal to understanding our current situation and future trajectory. We commemorate Emancipation Day not only as the culmination of the struggles of over 10 generations of our ancestors to gain freedom, but we also recount it as the starting point of a free people now […]

Prime Minister Statement at the 9th Summit of Americas in Los Angeles, California 10th June 2022

Posted on June 13, 2022June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

Theme: Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future Excellencies, Colleague Heads It is a pleasure to be here in the wonderful city of Los Angeles for this Ninth Summit of the Americas, and to join fellow leaders from across the hemisphere, recommitting to our shared values, forging new solutions to common challenges, and undertaking realistic […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness Labour Day Message 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by OPM Communications

Our workers are the backbone of our country; they keep the wheels of our economy turning. We know that our continued economic recovery is dependent on our people, and we are committed to preserving the hard-won rights and liberties of the Jamaican worker to include, proper wages and working conditions. The Government is actively pursuing ways […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Groundbreaking Ceremony, Union Acres On May 20, 2022

Posted on May 20, 2022November 3, 2022 by OPM Communications

Thank you very much, Trevor. All the protocols are observed. I’m also observing the COVID protocols, and I wish to commend the NHT in putting on this ceremony in ensuring that everyone is adequately spaced, that 90% of the crowd here gathered is in masks and that all the other infection, prevention and control measures […]

STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA ON CANDIDATURE FOR THE POST OF SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Posted on May 12, 2022June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

The Government of Jamaica nominated Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade for the post of Secretary General of the Commonwealth. A decision on appointment to that leadership position will be made collectively by Heads of State and Government at their meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda in the week […]

THRONE SPEECH 2022

Posted on February 10, 2022 by OPM Communications

Throne Speech 2022

Keynote Address – Opening Ceremony for Jamaica Stock Exchange 17th Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference On January 25, 2022

Posted on January 27, 2022 by OPM Communications

Thank you very much, Michael Anthony Cuffe. Let me acknowledge Pastor Adrian Johnson for his prayers earlier on. I know you probably have online the Honourable Phillip Pierre, Prime Minister of St Lucia and there might be other dignitaries online. Let me acknowledge Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. Mr […]

Official Opening of the New Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on January 19, 2022

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by OPM Communications

I can report, but all protocols have been observed. There is an argument circulating, which I thought was complete, that there are no measures in place to address the current wave but when I entered this place, I sanitized my hands which is required and which most businesses do, and I encourage them to continue […]

Swearing-in of New Ministers On January 11, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022January 27, 2022 by OPM Communications

His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, newly minted Ministers; I’m not sure if I should say congratulations, some may even say it’s commiserations but you have been chosen because I have confidence in you that you will be able to accomplish the tasks set for you. Our newly sworn-in Minister of Legal and […]