Statements by the Prime Minister

Joint Statement – Productive Discussions on CMOC Future

Posted on July 28, 2022August 25, 2022 by OPM Communications

Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang and Chair of the Crime Monitoring and Oversight Committee (CMOC) Lloyd Distant, yesterday had productive discussions in relation to the Government’s engagement with CMOC. In the meeting, which was arranged last week, both Dr Chang and Mr. Distant expressed that there was a common understanding on the principle of consensus between the Government and CMOC. There were also wide-ranging discussions on various targets set via the consensus […]

Statement on the Death of Former US Secretary of State General Colin Powell

Posted on October 19, 2021November 10, 2021 by OPM Communications

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of General Colin Powell; a true trailblazer, statesman, diplomat, distinguished servant and gentleman, former US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Born to Jamaican parents in New York, General Powell never forgot his roots and family lineage in Jamaica. His service in the […]

Prime Minister Issues Statement on Land Transactions Involving Hon. J.C. Hutchinson MP

Posted on July 17, 2020 by OPM Communications

Over the past few days, details of land transactions involving the Sugar Corporation of Jamaica (SCJ) and parties connected to the Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. J. C. Hutchinson MP, have been reported in the public media. As Head of the Government of Jamaica, I am […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness – Declaration of Zone of Special Operations in August Town

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by OPM Communications

As Prime Minister acting in accordance with the advice of the National Security Council, and having received the written agreement of the Commissioner of Police and the Chief of Defence Staff, I have declared a Zone of Special Operations under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017. […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness Remarks for Press Briefing on May 31, 2020

Posted on July 7, 2020 by OPM Communications

Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thanks for joining us on this Sunday afternoon. We welcome Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica from home and abroad who are joining us virtually. As you know, a number of measures in the existing order under the Disaster Risk Management Act will expire today, May 31, 2020. The purpose of […]

Prime Minister Holness Press Conference to Declare Zone of Special Operations in Greenwich Town

Posted on July 7, 2020 by OPM Communications

The Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017 The Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) (Greenwich Town Zone) Order, 2020 Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 9:00am at OPM Media Centre, Jamaica House As of today, I, as PRIME MINISTER IN COUNCIL, that […]

PM Holness Statement Announcing the Passing of Labour and Social Security Minister Hon. Shahine Robinson

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

It is with deep sadness that I inform the nation of the passing of our dear Hon. Shahine Robinson, Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann. Shahine was a patriot, a servant of the people, a much loved political representative adored by her constituents, a humanitarian and […]

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 […]