Speeches by the Prime Minister

The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister ON, MP on behalf of the Climate Finance and Carbon Pricing Track Briefing to the UN Secretary General New York, September 22, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019 by OPM Communications

Secretary General: In attention to our mandate to lead a process of climate finance mobilization; we carefully identified and discussed each of the challenges preventing financing from reaching the most vulnerable and embarked on a thorough process of assessment of existing and new initiatives. I am therefore pleased to report a few of our main […]

Remarks by Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Jamaica on behalf of the Most Hon Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica at the UN Trade Forum: SDGs & Climate Change on September 9, 2019

Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by OPM Communications

Thank you, Madame Chair I am honoured to be representing The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, at this important gathering which is a necessary precursor to the United Nations Climate Action Summit which is scheduled to take place later this month at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. I […]

Parliamentary Statement: The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica on Jamaica’s Response to the Impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas

Posted on September 10, 2019June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

Mr Speaker, two years ago I rose in this Honourable House to speak about the “brutality and ferocity” of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. At that time, I reflected on the words of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica whose island was totally devasted when he addressed the 2017 United Nations General Assembly; He said “Let […]

Prime Minister Holness Responds in Parliament on Flooding in Bahamas September 10, 2019

Posted on September 10, 2019June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

Mr Speaker, I wish to thank the Members for their contribution to the statement that I have made, several important points have been made; the leader of the Opposition mentioned that there needs to be a master drainage study nationally and locally, Kingston and St Andrew. I wish to remind the leader of the Opposition […]

The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister Speaks Directly to DART Ahead of their Departure to Bahamas for Relief Efforts

Posted on September 7, 2019June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

We’re assisting the Jamaica Defence Force in airlift capacity to further assist the people of Bahamas. This is now the second time that the Government of Jamaica and the Government of Canada and the Defence Forces of both countries have worked together to provide airlift for the Jamaica Defence Force Disaster Assistance and Recovery Team. […]

Closing Remarks By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, MP Prime Minister On the Declaration of a State of Public Emergency In St Catherine and Clarendon

Posted on September 5, 2019June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

I suspect I’ll be making closing remarks but just to say don’t rush off because since I have you gathered, I have some other things I would like to share with you but just on this matter. The triple threat of guns, gangs and dons continue to exist, that is it. I want to reinforce […]

Independence Message 2019

Posted on August 6, 2019August 8, 2019 by OPM Communications

My fellow Jamaicans, As we celebrate our 57th year of independence, we have much to be thankful for: – The lowest unemployment rate in our history at 7.8% and youth unemployment fell by 6 percent. – The annual inflation rate is low and stable at 4.2% and the consumer price index is trending downwards. – […]

Emancipation Day Message 2019

Posted on August 1, 2019August 8, 2019 by OPM Communications

Fellow Jamaicans, We are able to celebrate our emancipation because our great forefathers struggled for justice and human rights. In this period, we come to terms with our past and define our future unchained. We recall the boldness of Nanny of the Maroons; the defiance of Paul Bogle; the strength and moral fortitude of Sam […]

Statement by The Most Honourable Andrew Holness at the High-Level Segment of the 108th Session (Centenary) of the International Labour Conference 12th June 2019

Posted on June 13, 2019 by OPM Communications

Mr President, Jamaica is honoured to speak at this high-level plenary of the 108th Session of the International Labour Conference, to commemorate the Centenary of this most important global institution. Jamaica’s democracy was born out of the struggle of the labour movement. Labour is a respected and deeply integrated partner in the tripartite collaborative culture […]

Keynote Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, MP Prime Minister At the 18th Annual Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference

Posted on May 20, 2019June 14, 2022 by OPM Communications

Thank you for those kind words, Charlie. Master of Ceremonies Mr Fernando Rivera, General Manager of the Shipping Association Mr Martin Medina, Caribbean Shipping Association Group D Chairman, thank you for the invocation. Mr Juan Carlos Croston, President of the Caribbean Shipping Association And of course, our own Charles Johnston of the Jamaica Shipping Association Mr Marc […]