The Government will be undertaking a number of projects, valued billions of dollars, to improve access to water in Portland. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who outlined details of the projects during Wednesday’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said these engagements are progressing apace. Senator...

The Government is to allocate another $1 billion in the 2024/25 fiscal year to support the development of small community-based municipal water projects. This is in addition to the $7 billion worth of water projects to be undertaken in this fiscal year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a statement to the House of Representatives...

The Land Administration and Management Division (LAMD) issued 292 new certificates of title and clarified 226 throughout 2022. During an interview with JIS News, Manager of the Division, Nickoy Young, pointed out that these figures do not include those titles that have been certified and returned to independent attorneys for them to process. “We have attorneys whom we sensitise and...

Approximately $15 million is to be allocated by the Government to effect emergency repair work on the Seaman Valley to Millbank Road in East Portland, to bring much-needed relief to scores of residents in that area. This was announced on Wednesday (May 3) by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, during...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with Ambassador of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on May 2.

Further to the notice issued on Saturday 22 April regarding the temporary closure of Reach Falls, the public is further advised that the attraction will remain closed until it is safely able to welcome guests. During a joint site visit by representatives of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)...

Jamaicans are being urged to remain vigilant in conserving water as the country continues to be affected by a meteorological drought. “We are pleading with citizens to be circumspect with their use of the precious commodity at this time. We're asking you to desist from watering lawns and certainly desist from washing cars for now,” implored Minister without Portfolio in...

The Global Digital Services Sector (GDSS) accounts for approximately 70 per cent of businesses operating in the special economic zones (SEZs), making it the largest stakeholder group. This information was shared by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. Mrs. Hamilton said that...

To reap the benefits of the major economic developments slated to take place in St. Thomas, residents in the parish are being encouraged to prepare themselves by gaining the necessary skills and competencies. The call comes from Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who was speaking during the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair at Rudolph Elder Park in the parish, on...