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National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Leonard Francis (left); Principal of Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, Richard Thompson (centre), and Island Car Rentals CEO, Ryan Parkes, view a display mounted during the National Schools Environmental Clubs Student Workshop hosted by NEPA at the school on March 6.

NEPA Launches Competition to Inspire Jamaica’s Young Environmental Leaders

High-school students across Jamaica are poised to benefit from exciting opportunities through the upcoming Junior CEO Competition, to be launched by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). The competition is part of NEPA’s broader strategy to engage young people...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

Caymanas Special Economic Zone Will Create Hundreds of Jobs – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

First Phase of CSEZ to Be Developed Over Four Years At A Cost of $8 Billion

Govt Developing Near-Port Lands to Unlock Logistics Investments

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

Prime Minister Announces Climate-Resilient Redevelopment for Black River

6 days ago BudgetBudget 2026/2027Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentPrime MinisterPrime Minister's Speeches

Gov’t to Push Major Investment Projects Through Fast Jamaica

The Government of Jamaica is advancing the national growth strategy through the introduction of the Facilitated Acceleration of Strategic Transformation (FAST Jamaica), a new framework designed to accelerate major investment projects and economic growth. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan.

1 week ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

47 Bridges to Be Repaired

The Government will be fixing 47 bridges across the island under the Accelerated Bridge Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan, in making the disclosure, said that several of these bridges are in parishes that were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. He said that three of them were damaged during the...

Vice President of Exports at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton.

2 weeks ago CommerceEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentIndustry

JAMPRO to Launch Export Max V in 2027

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will begin preparations for the fifth instalment of its flagship export development programme, ‘Export Max V’, which is scheduled to be launched in early 2027. The programme is designed to develop a cluster of export-ready companies by positioning them competitively to seize international market opportunities and boost export earnings. JAMPRO’s Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton,...

2 weeks ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousingHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Modular Container Homes for Hurricane Victims Arriving In the Island

Modular container homes, aimed at providing rapid, affordable, and durable housing, have begun arriving on the island, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague. The Minister, who has responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, said the units will address the urgent shelter needs following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. He...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with the Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (second left, seated), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams (left, seated), Chairman of Morant Bay Urban Centre Limited, Lyttleton Shirley (second right, seated), and Managing Director of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Donald Farquharson (right, seated), share a photo opportunity with representatives of government departments and agencies that have signed lease agreements to occupy spaces at the Morant Bay Urban Centre. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (March 5).

3 weeks ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Seven Government Agencies Secure Space at Morant Bay Urban Centre

Seven Government entities have signed lease agreements to occupy spaces at the newly opened Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas. The entities include the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs – Justice Reform Centre; the Jamaica Information Service (JIS); Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ); the Department of Correctional Services (DCS); the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA); the Passport,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 12.

4 weeks ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducationFinance & Public ServiceParliament

$225M Earmarked for Anchovy Infrastructure Project Completion Under ICDP II

The Government has earmarked $225 million in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure to complete the integrated infrastructure project in Anchovy, St. James, and conduct the project close-out audit. The works will be carried out under the Integrated Community Development Project II, which seeks to improve access to basic urban infrastructure and services while contributing to enhanced community safety in selected...

4 weeks ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC to Boost Hellshire Sewage Plant Capacity

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will, in fiscal year 2026/27, continue its plans to expand the Hellshire Sewage Treatment Plant, increasing its capacity by 109 per cent to support planned developments in Hellshire, St. Catherine. The project is in the construction phase and is expected to be completed in June 2026. This is outlined in the 2026/27 Public Bodies Estimates...