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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), applauds during the commissioning of a 50,000-gallon steel tank in Mount Prospect, St. Andrew on Thursday (March 8), which will bring reliable access to potable water to residents of several communities. He is joined by Minister of State for National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) and National Water Commission (NWC) Acting Vice President of Operations, Dr. Phillipa Campbell-Francis.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), applauds during the commissioning of a 50,000-gallon steel tank in Mount Prospect, St. Andrew on Thursday (March 8), which will bring reliable access to potable water to residents of several communities. He is joined by Minister of State for National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) and National Water Commission (NWC) Acting Vice President of Operations, Dr. Phillipa Campbell-Francis.

650 St. Andrew West Rural Households to Benefit from 50,000-Gallon Water Tank

Some 650 households across several communities in St. Andrew West Rural now have reliable access to potable water following the commissioning into service of the Mount Prospect (Mount Airy) Water Tank Replacement Project. The 50,000-gallon water tank, which represents investment...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third from left), listens to a point from Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right) during a tour of sections of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James on Thursday, May 8. Sharing in the conversation (l-r) are Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke; Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Stephen Edwards; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan; and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Homer Davis.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third from left), listens to a point from Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right) during a tour of sections of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James on Thursday, May 8. Sharing in the conversation (l-r) are Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke; Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Stephen Edwards; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan; and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Homer Davis.

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Will Unlock Full Potential of Western Jamaica
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness.

Pm Holness Reaffirms Gov’t’s Commitment To Prudent Economic Management
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), is greeted by President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robothom (left), on Wednesday (April 30), at the organisation’s monthly meeting held in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. At right is Vice President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Marvin Hayden.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), is greeted by President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robothom (left), on Wednesday (April 30), at the organisation’s monthly meeting held in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. At right is Vice President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Marvin Hayden.

Government to Embark on Drainage Study in Spanish Town to Address Flooding
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams

Jamaica Advancing Climate Action with State-of-the-Art Refrigerant Recycling Centres

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Now 90 Per Cent Complete

The multibillion-dollar Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is 90 per cent complete, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, has advised. Addressing Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, he said work has been completed on Part A, which entails the May Pen to Williamsfield...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, displays a copy of a Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme progress report, as he addresses Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Work Being Carried Out on Many Roads under SPARK Programme

Thirty-eight roads are under construction through the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, who provided an update during Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said some roads have been completed. Among the completed roads...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress Release

UDC Welcomes the Public Back to the Beach Section of Harmony Beach Park

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is pleased to welcome Jamaicans and visitors back to the beachfront at Harmony Beach Park, following its temporary closure. “We are grateful for the patience and understanding of the public during the period of closure,” said Mr. L. Robert Honeyghan, General Manager of the UDC. “Harmony Beach Park is a signature space in Montego Bay,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets General Manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan during the recent ground-breaking and contract-signing ceremony for the Raintree Commercial Complex, Ferry Pen, St. Catherine.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Pursuing Development While Safeguarding the Environment – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to responsible and sustainable development while protecting and preserving the environment. He underscored that safeguarding the natural environment is fundamental, even as the Government undertakes measures to create economic opportunities for the continued growth and development of the country. “Whenever we do development there is this tension...
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High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Shri Mayank Joshi (standing on dais), receives the general salute from newly commissioned Officer Cadets during the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Initial Officer Training Programme (IOTP) Commissioning Parade at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Thursday (April 17).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Defence Force Commissions 47 Additional Officer Cadets

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has commissioned 47 additional Officer Cadets into service, following their successful completion of the Initial Officer Training Programme (IOTP). Thursday’s (April 17) Commissioning Parade marked the third cohort of candidates to successfully complete the one-year programme. Among those commissioned were Officer Cadets from The Bahamas, Botswana and Malawi. Speaking during the Parade, High Commissioner of...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress Release

Public Update on Harmony Beach Park Operations: Use of Walter Fletcher Beach Over Easter Holidays

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises the public that Harmony Beach Park remains open to visitors; however, access to the beach and swimming areas continues to be temporarily restricted as we address ongoing water quality issues. We are aware that this restriction comes as the Easter holiday approaches, a time when many Jamaicans and visitors alike look forward to enjoying...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Andrew Holness (centre), is joined by representatives from government, the Urban Development Corporation and Asphaltic Concrete Enterprise and other stakeholders to break ground for the RainTree Commercial Complex, located just outside Kingston at Caymanas Estate, in Ferry Pen, St. Catherine, on April 16.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

More Than 7,000 Jobs Could Be Created from Development of Commercial Complex at Caymanas Estate

More than 7,000 jobs could potentially be created from the development of the Raintree Commercial Complex, located just outside Kingston at Caymanas Estate in Ferry Pen, St. Catherine. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (April 16) broke ground and witnessed the contract signing for phase/block one of the project, which forms part of the Caymanas Estate...
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