Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight (left), and Acting Communications Manager at the Early Childhood Commission, Sophia Stewart (right), present environmental learning aids to educator at Beaming Brite Sparks Basic School, Veronica Fairclough. The handover ceremony was held at NEPAS’s Caledonia offices in Kingston on Friday (February 23).

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Friday (February 16), broke ground for the new $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann. The initiative aims to provide a more reliable water supply to the business community in Brown’s Town and surrounding residential areas by replacing the...

The Government has programmed approximately 21 water supply upgrading and expansion projects for fiscal year 2024/25, at a forecast expenditure of more than $2.5 billion. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). He informed that...

Estimates are currently being prepared for improvement work on the Ocho Rios Market in St. Ann. The work will primarily focus on addressing sanitary facilities and enhancing the grounds at the entrance of the market, said Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The Minister, who toured the facility recently, said he understands the challenges being faced...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the ceremony for the commissioning of a Column Still and tour of a Dunder Treatment Plant at the New Yarmouth Distillery, New Yarmouth, Clarendon, on Friday (February 9).

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) successfully hosted the eighth staging of its annual sensitisation session for students who will be sitting Geography in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination. Tailored specifically for fourth and fifth-form students, the event took a hybrid approach, providing a platform for them to enhance their understanding of key geographical concepts, deepen their...

Beneficiaries of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) have been empowered to break intergenerational hardship, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking after he handed over three NSHP houses to families in Clarendon North Central recently, Mr. Holness said his Administration is committed to delivering the houses to people “wherever they are”. “This house will help to break...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is prudently managed, with strong internal mechanisms in place to protect the resources of its contributors, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking in Beckford Kraal, Clarendon, on Friday (February 2) where he handed over a two-bedroom house to a family under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), the Prime Minister assured that...

Work is now under way on the Portmore Resilience Park in St. Catherine. The $4.4-billion project, which was launched by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on January 17, will provide space for recreation, sports, wellness and entertainment. The development comes as the Government moves to establish Portmore as the country’s 15th parish. The project is being undertaken by...