OPM Communications • March 4, 2026

Prime Minister Holness Explains Use of NHT Funds, Emphasizes Economic Responsibility and Commitment to Housing

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to affordable housing while providing context to the decision to utilize $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to strengthen Jamaica’s economic position. Addressing public commentary surrounding the matter, Prime Minister Holness underscored that any decision to access NHT resources must […]

OPM Communications • March 3, 2026

Minister Wheatley Convenes First Meeting of Reconstituted National AI Task Force; Sets Policy and Legislative Deliverables

Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology, and Special Projects, convened the first meeting of the reconstituted National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force on February 19, 2026, following a Cabinet decision to accelerate Jamaica’s national AI programme. Minister Wheatley noted that the […]

OPM Communications • February 20, 2026

Prime Minister to Conform with Established Salary Scale; Former Prime Ministers to Be Adjusted

After careful review and internal consultations, it was agreed that the Prime Minister should conform to the established emoluments and remuneration for the office. As explained by the Prime Minister when he declined to accept the adjusted compensation in May 2023, “another Prime Minister in the future or a new mandate may give an opportunity […]

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