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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 1).

SPARK to Generate 13,000 Direct Jobs

The Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) project is expected to generate 13,000 direct jobs during construction, while delivering an estimated US$1.3 billion in savings from vehicle maintenance, enhanced service accessibility, and strengthened community connectivity. Minister...

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

Minister Outlines Importance of Water and Government’s Commitment to Ensure Access by All

Inverness Primary and Infant School student, Kamesha Williams, engages in a public speaking event during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Annual Parish Achievement Day and Exposition 2025, held at Marcus Garvey Technical High School on Thursday, March 27. She placed first in the category.

Schools in St. Ann Take Part in 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Day and Exposition

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), unveils the sign denoting the Mason Hall Water Supply project in St. Mary, following Friday's (March 28) commissioning ceremony. Looking on are (from left) Chairman of the Rural Water Supply Limited, Omar Sweeney; Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

Phase One of Mason Hall Water Supply Project Completed

Senior Vice President of Finance, Information Services, Corporate Planning and Materials Management, Port Authority of Jamaica, Elva Williams-Richards, addresses the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) 40th Anniversary Client Awards Ceremony in St. James was on Thursday (March 27).

Port Authority Invests Billions in Montego Bay

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (centre), hands over an award to staff of Seaboard Freight and Shipping for 23 years of service in the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ), during a 40th Anniversary Client Awards Ceremony, in St. James, on Thursday (March 27). The staff include (from left) Branch and Warehouse Manager, Eleanor Williams; CEO, Corah-Ann Robertson-Sylvester; Sales Executive, Abigail Williams; and Warehouse Supervisor, Troy Manderson.

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Clients, Employees and Companies Recognised for Contribution to Growth of MBFZ

Long-standing clients, employees, and homegrown companies that have played a pivotal role in the four-decade growth of the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) in St. James have been recognised. The awards were presented at the entity’s 40th Anniversary Client Awards Ceremony, held at the Free Zone on March 27. Among the distinguished awardees was Outsourcing Management International (Teleperformance/AllianceOne), honoured as...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, makes a point at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

11 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentJIS Think Tank

Global Services Sector Important To Economic Growth

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority’s (JSEZA’s) support for the Global Services Sector is significant due to its importance to the economy, says Chief Executive Officer, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton made the comment while speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston. The Think Tank focused on the upcoming Outsource2Jamaica 2025...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for Jamaica’s National Consultation for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP30), at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (March 25).

11 months ago Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Jamaica to Present Bold Green Investment Strategy at COP30 in Brazil

Jamaica is slated to make a comprehensive green investment strategy presentation during the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP30), in Belém, Brazil, later this year. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, who indicated that the strategy would...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

11 months ago Budget 2025/2026Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Resilience Park in Portmore 50% Complete

Construction of the Portmore Resilience Park is now at the halfway point and is slated to be opened this summer. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement in his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 20, said it is one of several projects in the pipeline for the Urban Development...

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.

11 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

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 a Ministerial Briefing during the recent observance of Diplomatic Week at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in...

Female crocodile, Xena, keeps a careful watch over her nest during a recent media tour of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas.

11 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Beachgoers Urged to Be Vigilant During Crocodile Nesting Season

Beachgoers are being urged to exercise vigilance during the crocodile nesting season, which lasts from November to June. Founder and Administrator of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas, Lawrence Henriques, informed that during this period, female crocodiles are protective of their nests. “The thing with crocodiles is, know your seasons. Know that November to June is the nesting...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation on March 20

11 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Experiencing Strongest Economy Since Independence – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica is now experiencing its strongest economy since gaining independence. Speaking during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 20, Dr. Holness highlighted Jamaica’s notable economic achievements. These include significant reduction in the debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, record-low unemployment, controlled inflation and a...