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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at a ceremony to officially open the new Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, on January 31.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at a ceremony to officially open the new Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, on January 31.

Policies Being Considered to Support Contractors to Execute Large Projects

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has disclosed that policies are being considered to support local contractors and create a “contractor class” that can execute large projects successfully. The Prime Minister said this is critical, as contractors are...
Manager of the Ecosystems Management Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Monique Curtis, provides details on the more than 2,000 hectares of mangrove forest impacted by Hurricane Melissa during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, January 28.
Manager of the Ecosystems Management Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Monique Curtis, provides details on the more than 2,000 hectares of mangrove forest impacted by Hurricane Melissa during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, January 28.

Over 2,000 Hectares of Mangrove Forests Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Minister with Responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister with Responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

One Road Authority Policy Framework Approved
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan., addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan., addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

$1.7B Go Programme to Rehabilitate 200 Roads by March
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,  addresses a ceremony for the handover of building supplies 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).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,  addresses a ceremony for the handover of building supplies 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).

Jamaica Will Be Rebuilt Better, Stronger – PM

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Past President of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Lenworth Kelly, addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on January 13.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

IMAJ Urges Adherence to Proper Building Standards

Homeowners are being urged to take proactive steps to ensure that their buildings are safe and structurally sound as the nation continues to observe Earthquake Awareness Month in January. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank, Past President of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Lenworth Kelly, said informed decision-making, professional guidance and adherence to proper building...
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Manager, Air Quality Management Branch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Jody-Ann Marston.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Over 80 Certified as Visual Emission Observers

More than 80 persons have been certified following the successful completion of the Visual Emission Observer Training Programme, commonly referred to as the ‘Smoke School’. Jointly conducted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and Eastern Technical Associates (ETA), the programme was designed to train and certify participants in measuring the opacity and density of emissions released from stationary...
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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.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay to Undergo Redevelopment

Plans are under way for the comprehensive redevelopment of Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay to enhance recreation, preserve history and spur economic activity in St. Thomas. Mayor of Morant Bay and Chairman of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Councillor Louis Chin, led a site visit at the area alongside representatives from the Ministry of Economy Growth and Infrastructure Development...
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Residents watch the fireworks display during the inaugural Black River Fireworks Festival held in the town on Wednesday (December 31). 
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Fireworks Festival Signals Renewal for Black River

General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan, says the staging of the inaugural fireworks display in Black River, represents rebirth and renewed confidence among Jamaicans as the country transitions into the new year. Speaking to journalists during the Black River Fireworks Festival, held in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (December 31), Mr. Honeyghan said the event formed...
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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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