Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness says Jamaica is forging ahead with a clear and transformative strategy to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a key driver of national growth and productivity.

Speaking on Tuesday (October 14, 2025) at the Amber Group’s 10th Anniversary Gala and AI Robotics Showcase, Prime Minister Holness laid out the Government’s vision to integrate advanced technologies into the fabric of Jamaican society and economy.

Linking technology, economic growth, and national development, the Prime Minister emphasized that Jamaica’s strategy must be focused on upskilling citizens to thrive in a rapidly evolving world shaped by AI, robotics, and cyber physical systems. Dr. Holness also reiterated that the future of work in Jamaica must move beyond traditional roles and prepare its workforce for higher order tasks and sophisticated services.

The Prime Minister said, “The solution is for us to use the technology to increase the level of training and skills in our society. So that our people can take on higher order tasks which bring higher order pay. For decades we have hidden from this issue of productivity. Seventy percent of our economy is on services. It means that if our economy is to grow, the services that we give must either expand or the quality and sophistication of the service must improve.”

As part of this comprehensive strategy, Prime Minister Holness highlighted the establishment of the National AI Lab at the University of Technology (UTECH) and stressed the importance of similar facilities across the island. He underscored the need to expose Jamaican children to AI from the earliest stages of their education so they can grow up as digital natives equipped to lead in a cyber physical world.

In the meantime, as Jamaica charts a future led by innovation, AI, and inclusive growth, the Government is committed to ensuring no Jamaican is left behind.