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PM Congratulates New Ministers and Signals More Changes to Come

Posted on January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has signaled that more changes will be made to the Cabinet to better fulfill the mandate of the Government to its citizens as the needs of the society evolves. Speaking this morning (January 11, 2022) at a virtual ceremony to swear in three new Ministers and the Attorney General, the Prime Minister said: “As opportunities present themselves, there will be more changes to come. It is a difficult time, but we are a stable […]

PRESS RELEASE: New Curfew Times and Other Covid-19 Measures Begin Today

Posted on November 18, 2021January 7, 2022 by OPM Communications

The New Covid-19 Measures announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness will begin today, November 18, 2021.Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (November 16, 2021), the Prime Minister said:“The changes to the measures I am announcing [today] represent the start of a cautious, gradual and controlled approach towards getting the economy back to full productive capacity. COVID-19 […]

POST CABINET REPORT For Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Posted on March 24, 2021August 4, 2021 by OPM Communications

Below are the decisions from Cabinet: 1. Transportation subsidy for the movement of sugar cane from Clarendon, St. Catherine and Trelawny to the Worthy Park Factory for the 2020/21 crop year Cabinet gave approval for the utilization of existing funds within the Sugar Industry Authority and the Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings Limited, to […]

Government Targets Enhanced Economic Growth Through Agriculture in Second Term

Posted on September 30, 2020October 1, 2020 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the objective of his Administration in its second term is to enhance economic growth through agriculture. Speaking this morning (September 30) during the launch of the Rural Economic Development Initiative Phase 2 (REDI II), Prime Minister Holness said during his first term the country achieved significant growth in several areas. He […]

The Diaspora An Important Magnet to the Development of Jamaica – PM Holness

Posted on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Diaspora plays a critical role in the development of the economy. Speaking at the launch of the 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora conference at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston last evening (June 16) Prime Minister Holness underscored the contribution of the Diaspora to national development particularly in the areas of […]

Government Policy Creating Flourishing Business Environment – PM Holness

Posted on March 15, 2018March 22, 2018 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the Government has been strategic in creating a strong business environment. Speaking at the Jamaica Grain and Cereals Limited official factory opening and launch of Gold Seal Flour this morning, (Thursday March 15), the Prime Minister reaffirmed that the Government is on a path of retaking the manufacturing […]

Address by PM Holness at the US Secretary of State Visit Press Conference

Posted on February 7, 2018February 15, 2018 by OPM Communications

Address By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, MP Prime Minister At the US Secretary of State Visit Press Conference February 7, 2017 It was my great pleasure to welcome United States Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson to Jamaica and to host him and his delegation on this brief but historic working visit to […]

Posted on January 25, 2018February 16, 2018 by OPM Communications

Keynote Address By The Honourable Andrew Holness ON, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica At the Official Opening of the KWL Total Logistics Facility January 25, 2018 We can all rejoice that we are here to celebrate this future, which was the vision shared by both the government at the time, and the opposition at […]

Tower Annual Award Banquet

Posted on April 11, 2017May 17, 2017 by OPM Communications

Address By The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP at the Tower Annual Award Banquet University of the West Indies March 24, 2017 Students, it’s my great pleasure to break bread with you at your annual banquet. It brings me back to my days at the University of the West Indies which was not so […]