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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), displays a level, which was among tools and building supplies donated by New Era Developments Limited and Kemtek Construction, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Forward Operating Base in Luana, St. Elizabeth on Friday (Jan. 16). He is joined by Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle and President, New Era Developments Limited, Antonette Taddeo.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), displays a level, which was among tools and building supplies donated by New Era Developments Limited and Kemtek Construction, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Forward Operating Base in Luana, St. Elizabeth on Friday (Jan. 16). He is joined by Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle and President, New Era Developments Limited, Antonette Taddeo.

Jamaica Will Be Rebuilt Better, Stronger – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has created the opportunity to rebuild Jamaica better and stronger than before. “So yes, it [hurricane] created a crisis, but every crisis presents an...
Past President of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Lenworth Kelly, addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on January 13.
Past President of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Lenworth Kelly, addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on January 13.

IMAJ Urges Adherence to Proper Building Standards
Manager, Air Quality Management Branch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Jody-Ann Marston.
Manager, Air Quality Management Branch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Jody-Ann Marston.

Over 80 Certified as Visual Emission Observers
Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin (third right); Chief Executive Officer of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McIndoe (fifth left); and Senior Director of Urban Renewal in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development (MEGID), Raymond Poyser (fourth left), look at plans for the redevelopment of the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay during a site visit on January 7. The visit also included councillors and technical staff of the Municipal Corporation as well as other representatives from the MEGID.
Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin (third right); Chief Executive Officer of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McIndoe (fifth left); and Senior Director of Urban Renewal in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development (MEGID), Raymond Poyser (fourth left), look at plans for the redevelopment of the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay during a site visit on January 7. The visit also included councillors and technical staff of the Municipal Corporation as well as other representatives from the MEGID.

Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay to Undergo Redevelopment
Residents watch the fireworks display during the inaugural Black River Fireworks Festival held in the town on Wednesday (December 31). 
Residents watch the fireworks display during the inaugural Black River Fireworks Festival held in the town on Wednesday (December 31). 

UDC Fireworks Festival Signals Renewal for Black River

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the inaugural staging of the Black River Fireworks Festival held in Black River, St. Elizabeth on Wednesday (Dec. 31). 
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Relief & Recovery

Cabinet to Finalise Reconstruction Payments

Cabinet will meet on Monday (Jan. 5) to finalise the distribution of reconstruction grants to  householders impacted by Hurricane Melissa. “We will finalise the categories of assessment and benefit levels, whether you've got minor damage, major damage or severe damage and we will finalise the associated amounts that each category will get,” said Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the inaugural staging of the Black River Fireworks Festival held in Black River, St. Elizabeth on Wednesday (Dec. 31). 
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Relief & Recovery

“Black River Will Rise Again” – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has given a strong message of hope, recovery and renewal to residents of Black River, declaring that the town will emerge stronger following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.  “I [give you] my commitment that I will work tirelessly on your behalf. That we will work cooperatively, that we will work transparently, fairly and honestly for you. I give you my commitment that Black...
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Jamaicans across the island are invited to ring in the New Year tonight at the annual national fireworks celebration hosted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaicans Invited to Ring in New Year at Fireworks Across the Island

Jamaicans across the island are invited to ring in the New Year tonight at the annual national fireworks celebration, hosted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). The free event began at noon and will culminate with firework displays at midnight, with activities taking place simultaneously at the Kingston Waterfront, Ocho Rios Bay Beach, Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, and...
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National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Environmental Management and Sustainability, Anthony McKenzie.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

NEPA Urges Public to Report Sightings of Displaced Wildlife After Hurricane Melissa

Jamaicans are being encouraged to report any sightings of animals displaced from their normal habitats due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). According to Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Environmental Management and Sustainability, Anthony McKenzie, following the hurricane, there have been reports of crocodiles in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. “It’s postulated that...
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National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Environmental Management and Sustainability, Anthony McKenzie.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

NEPA Conducting Ground-Truthing to Assess Hurricane Melissa Damage

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is currently undertaking ground-truthing activities to assess the damage caused by the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa. Ground-truthing is the validation of remotely collected data (from satellites, aerial surveys, drones, or sensors) by conducting direct, on-site observations. This ensures that what is seen in imagery or models truly reflects conditions on the ground....
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Work is under way on the rehabilitation of the Moy Hall roadway in St. James.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Moy Hall Roadway in St. James Being Rehabilitated Under SPARK

Rehabilitation works are under way on the Moy Hall roadway in St. James under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. “It is one of several projects that are being undertaken in the parish of St. James through this programme, with the others being Greenwood and Brissett in St. James,” Community Relations Officer at the...
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