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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 9.

Adverse Possession of Land Applications Could Be Referred to Local Adjudication Committee

The Government is examining how it can refer adverse possession of land applications to the local Adjudication Committee for their input on these applications. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with the responsibility for...

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Sherard Little (second right), begins an operation at the Bustamante Hospital for Children to mark Chain of Hope's 30th Anniversary conducting missions to the island.

Chain of Hope Celebrates 30 Years in Jamaica with Anniversary Medical Mission

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (June 10) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Finance Minister Provides Details of Money Allocated in Response to Hurricane Melissa

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, speaks at Tuesday’s (June 9) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Advances Preparations for Hurricane Season

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), shares a photo opportunity with delegates from Jamaica and other Caribbean territories at the Caribbean Association of Forensic Sciences Biennial Conference on Monday (June 8), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Investment in Forensics Driving High Murder Clear-Up Rate

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (June 9) . The meeting was held at the Corporation

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KSAMC Increases Divisional Allocations to $13M

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has announced that provisions under the Divisional Allocation Fund (DAF) will be increased from $10 million to $13 million for each urban division, and to $13.5 million for rural divisions. DAF covers road repairs, monthly programmes, Labour Day allocations, mitigation initiatives, employment generation, and emergency funding across each division. Addressing the KSAMC’s...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with the Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 9).

1 week ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2026/27

Gov’t Taking Decisive Action on Informal Land Settlements

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development is currently engaged in intensive consultations and discussions to address the nation’s informal land settlement (squatting) challenge. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the...

1 week ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2026/27

1,424 Container Houses in the Island

The Government has acquired additional container houses to accommodate families impacted by hurricane Melissa, with 1,424 units now in the island. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...

1 week ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2026/27

Jamaica and South Korea to Establish Land Training School

The Governments of Jamaica and South Korea will be collaborating to establish a training school for surveyors, draftsmen, readers, checkers, and other land-related professionals, excluding lawyers. “We thank the Government and people of South Korea for signing off and funding this US$9 million project. The impact of this partnership will be enormous as the bulk of the funds will be...

1 week ago Tourism

Tourism Revenue Benefiting Rural Communities – Minister Montague

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlement, Hon. Robert Montague, says the recently rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary demonstrates how tourism revenue is being invested in rural communities across Jamaica. The $27.5 million project, financed by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), is part of...

1 week ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2026/27

Revolving Surveyor Fee Loan Fund for Small Landholders

The Government is looking at establishing a revolving fund where land holders of two acres and less, can apply for loans to pay surveyor fees. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the...

1 week ago EnvironmentLocal Government

NSWMA Gets $200 Million for Public Education Programme on Proper Waste Management

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says approximately $200 million has been allocated to public education to help citizens to properly manage waste at the source. This forms part of the recently launched Operation CALM, which is a nationwide clean-up and sensitisation programme to proactively address issues in flood-prone communities. “The investment in public...