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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).

Gov’t Engages 23 Local Subcontractors in $45b SPARK Road Improvement Programme

As part of the Government’s $45-billion Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme, 23 local subcontractors have been engaged across more than 20 constituencies. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing, centre) witnesses the contract signing for the East Palms Housing Development during a ground-breaking ceremony on East Avenue in Kingston Central on Wednesday (June 4). Participating are (from left, seated) Chair, New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Operations Director, S&G Road Surfacing Materials Limited, Anthony J. Sampson, and Kingston Central Member of Parliament, Donovan Williams. The new development will replace the previous dwelling, which was destroyed by fire in July 2021, leaving a 13-member family homeless ever since.

Gov’t to Rehouse Family of 13 in Kingston after Devastating Fire

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 3.

Thousands of Jamaicans to Benefit from Work Being Undertaken Through CAPEX Programme

Work Commences on 78 Roads under SPARK Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) recipient, Dorothy Allen (centre), cut the ribbon to her new two-bedroom home in Sterling Castle in Ewarton, St. Catherine on Friday (May 30). They are joined by Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters.

With New House, NSHP Beneficiary Looks To Restart Poultry Business

Official photo of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda

8 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

34,000 Persons Benefit from NWC Amnesty

With 34,000 persons benefiting from the amnesty instituted by the National Water Commission (NWC) to settle uncollectable debts, the Government is ensuring dignified restoration of the commodity. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said the initiative has been helping pensioners, the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) recipients, and...

General Manager, Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Gairy Taylor.

8 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentLabour Day 2025

RPJ Collects One Billion Plastic Bottles

One billion plastic bottles have been successfully removed from the environment since 2019. This was revealed by General Manager, Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ), Gairy Taylor, during a recent interview with JIS News. “RPJ has been very active… . Over the last six years, we have collected one billion plastic bottles, which is a huge deal. In the last year,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 27).

8 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Advancing Jamaica’s Meteorological Service Modernisation

This year, the Government will continue modernising the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MET Service), digitising operations and enhancing the country’s ability to provide real-time measurements and reports. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 27)....

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.

8 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Massive Investments in Water Sector

For fiscal year 2025/2026, the Government is investing more than $22 billion in the country’s water sector, while unlocking a further $14.2 billion through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said that the projects will ensure that all Jamaicans have access to potable water and sanitation by 2030....

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 27.

8 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2025/26

Plastic Separation Pilot in Government Entities to be Expanded

The Government will be expanding its plastic separation pilot in government entities as the country looks to achieve further gains in plastic recycling. Currently, Jamaica recycles more than 42 per cent of its monthly plastic bottle production, making the country a leader in the Caribbean, said Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew...

The Mona Reservoir in St Andrew at near capacity.
Based on the current levels at the Hermitage and Mona storage facilities- (100% and 96.5% respectively), the NWC has lifted the Regulations for the Corporate area that have been in place during the recent drought period. Regulations will also revert to their pre drought schedules for the Seaview system which serves Stony Hill and Jacks

8 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2025/26Water

NWC to Review Options for Expansion of Mona Reservoir and Hermitage Dam

The National Water Commission (NWC) will undertake a comprehensive review of the options for expanding the Mona Reservoir and the Hermitage Dam, which are the two major storage infrastructure that serve the Kingston Metropolitan Area. Making the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.

8 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2025/26

Negril Public Beach Park to be Developed This Year

Work will commence this year on the development of the Negril Public Beach Park in Westmoreland, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda. The project, which is intended to improve public access, will include an improved craft market and an entertainment zone. Minister Samuda was making his contribution to the Sectoral...