Five St. Andrew families, who lived in substandard conditions, now have safe and decent housing under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, handed over the units to beneficiaries at locations in West Rural, East Central, and Eastern St. Andrew on Friday (April 12). In his address at a ribbon cutting ceremony in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon symbolising the formal handover of two three-bedroom units under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to beneficiaries, Claudia Ford (second left), and Tracy Ann Benjamin (second right). The mother-and-daughter duo were presented with their keys during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Maxfield Park, St. Andrew, on Friday (April 12). Sharing...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government is prepared to respond to the drought conditions impacting sections of the island. He noted the availability of more than $552 million across several ministries and agencies. “We certainly do not hope for a protracted drought; that is not in...

The water tank that was stolen from Negril Primary School in Westmoreland will be replaced soon. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, “I have instructed the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) to have that tank replaced in the coming days and to ensure that there...

Feasibility studies and engineering assessments continue for the development of the Mahogany Vale Dam in St. Thomas says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. This will ensure reliable water supply for thousands of Jamaicans and forms part of the Government’s plan to increase the amenity’s provision to communities. The...

The Government continues to manage the economy well and remains committed to delivering for the Jamaican people, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. “We’re at the stage in our development where Jamaicans are expecting the Government to deliver... .  The Government has delivered substantially,” he said, noting that the Appropriations Bill, 2024 “has a...

Government Senator, Don Wehby, has added his voice to calls being made for increased productivity in the public and private sectors. Making his contribution to the Appropriations Bill, 2024, debate in the Senate on Wednesday (March 27), Senator Wehby, who is also GraceKennedy Group Chief Executive Officer, suggested that national dialogue is needed on the issue. “I would call on...

Stiffer fines and penalties are coming for environmental breaches, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. He provided an update while making his contribution to the Appropriations Bill, 2024, debate in the Senate on Wednesday (March 27). Senator Samuda said amendments will be made to the Wildlife Protection Act...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the 14th Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business-Latin America & the Caribbean at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on March 21. The event provided a forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to converge, collaborate, and exchange ideas on...