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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, presents a Ministerial Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, during the recent observance of Diplomatic Week.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, presents a Ministerial Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, during the recent observance of Diplomatic Week.

Minister Samuda Calls for Bold Climate Change Action to Shield SIDS from Surging Poverty

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has underscored the importance of Jamaica and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) pursuing climate change mitigation to prevent an increase in poverty rates. Providing...
Female crocodile, Xena, keeps a careful watch over her nest during a recent media tour of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas.
Female crocodile, Xena, keeps a careful watch over her nest during a recent media tour of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas.

Beachgoers Urged to Be Vigilant During Crocodile Nesting Season
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation on March 20
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation on March 20

Jamaica Experiencing Strongest Economy Since Independence – PM Holness
Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, third right) and Lady Allen (front, second right); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (front, third left), are surrounded by members of the diplomatic community at the annual Diplomatic Corps Dinner held recently at King
Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, third right) and Lady Allen (front, second right); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (front, third left), are surrounded by members of the diplomatic community at the annual Diplomatic Corps Dinner held recently at King's House. The event was part of several activities in observance of Diplomatic Week 2025, from March 10 to 14 under the theme: ‘Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development’. Diplomatic Week aims to promote collaboration on key issues, including economic growth, trade, climate resilience and cultural exchange.

Jamaica Continues To Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
National Land Agency (NLA) logo.
National Land Agency (NLA) logo.

National Land Agency Launches ‘NLA Connect’

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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, takes a photo of the Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant in St. Andrew.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

NWC Investing More Than $1.8B in Sewage Treatment and Water Infrastructure Modernisation

The National Water Commission (NWC) has programmed $1.8 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities. This is part of multibillion-dollar investments aimed at rectifying aging pipelines and integrating renewable energy solutions as part of efforts to modernise Jamaica’s water infrastructure. The goal is to expand the NWC’s capacity, strengthen the entity’s resilience and reduce inefficiencies. Details are...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to mark the official handover of a brand-new home to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Traciann Brooks (second right), in George’s Valley, St. Elizabeth, on March 14. Sharing the moment are (from left ) Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, and Chair, NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Traciann Brooks Finds New Hope with NSHP Housing Initiative in George’s Valley, St. Elizabeth

Traciann Brooks of George’s Valley, St. Elizabeth, is now breathing a sigh of relief after receiving a home, thanks to the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Ms. Brooks, who was in dire need of a new dwelling, received the keys to a three-bedroom home from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on March 14. The happy beneficiary now...
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Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis (seated left); Managing Director, Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL), Jorge Martínez (seated centre) and Director responsible for Environmental Management and Conservation, NEPA, Anthony McKenzie (seated right), affix their signatures to documents formalising the partnership between NEPA & CCCL for CCCL’s participation in the Adopt-A-Mangrove programme at the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports Club, Rockfort, Kingston, on Tuesday, March 18. Witnessing the signing (from left) are Legal Counsel, CCCL, Craig Neil and Sustainability Leader, CCCL, Shannen Suckra Baker.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Caribbean Cement Company Partners with NEPA to Protect Mangroves

Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) is partnering with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) to preserve and protect the country’s natural resources through the Adopt-a-Mangrove Programme. A Memorandum of Agreement formalising the partnership was signed at the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports Club, Rockfort, Kingston, on Tuesday, March 18. Under the initiative, CCCL is committing to collaborate with NEPA...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) turns on the valve at the commissioning ceremony for the Runnit Pipeline Project in St. Elizabeth on March 14. Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley and Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Water, Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime MinisterWater

Prime Minister Tours Water Project in St. Elizabeth

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, toured pipeline works in Gutters, St. Elizabeth on March 14, to observe work being done to improve water supply to thousands of Jamaicans. The scope of the project includes the installation of five new pumps to boost water flow through a 24-inch pipeline to the Gutters pumping station. Dr. Holness explained that...
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Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre) and Lady Allen (right); and President of Barbados, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason (left), descend the staircase of King
CultureEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Diplomatic Corps Dinner

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre) and Lady Allen (right); and President of Barbados, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason (left), descend the staircase of King's House to join guests at the annual Diplomatic Corps dinner on Thursday (March 13). The dinner was part of activities in observance of Diplomatic Week 2025 from...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (third left), along with (from left) Director of the Board, eGov Jamaica Limited, Shereen Jones; Chairman of eGov Jamaica, Professor Gunjan Mansingh; Chief Executive Officer, eGov Jamaica Limited, Anika Shuttleworth; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Rocky Meade, listens as Data Protection Officer, Companies Office of Jamaica, Yolande Rowe-Fender (third right) explains the services of the organisation. The occasion was the third staging of the eGov Jamaica Limited Digital Government Technology Showcase on Thursday (March 13) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. It was held under the theme, ‘Digital Transformation Unlocked: Shaping Jamaica’s Tomorrow’.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTechnology

Senator Hill Highlights Importance Of Digital Transformation

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has underscored the critical role of digital transformation in enhancing Jamaica’s economic growth. “We must keep at the forefront of our minds that Jamaica’s digital transformation is non-negotiable. It is the engine of our future growth… . At our Ministry we are ensuring that digitisation, automation, innovation become the...
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