The ‘Right to Know… Power to Change’ is the mantra guiding the operations of the Access to Information Unit, a department under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). It is mandated to monitor the implementation and application of the Access to Information (ATI) Act’s provisions across all government entities. The Unit’s primary functions include providing guidance and training for...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon.  Andrew Holness, says there is an urgent need to address the emerging issue of the withdrawal of Correspondent Banking services to certain financial institutions in the Caribbean. Delivering Jamaica’s policy statement at the 71st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York on September 23, the Prime Minister said that de-risking threatens...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the revitalisation of downtown Kingston is critical to the process of attracting more investments in the country, which will ultimately lead to greater economic growth. “By relocating specific government offices to downtown Kingston, such as the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Ministry, we are...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable, Andrew Holness with US President Barack Obama and First Lady, Michelle Obama, at a reception on September 20. Mr Holness is currently attending the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness holds bilateral meeting with Costa Rica President H.E. Luis Guillermo Solís at the United Nations Headquarters this morning (Sept. 23).

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged the Ministry of Tourism and other stakeholders in the sector to work to double visitor arrivals and revenue. Mr. Holness, who was addressing the post-World Travel Awards ceremony on September 18 at the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny, noted that tourism is one of the key pillars of Jamaica’s economy and...

Construction industry stakeholders are being urged to engage in sustainable development practices that will support the Government’s commitment to provide adequate and affordable housing solutions for all Jamaicans. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the call at the Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) launch of Engineers’ Week 2016 at...