In a matter of days, needy households across Jamaica are to receive their share of 10,000 black tanks from the Government, to improve their water-storage capabilities. “The procurement is complete, which is the hardest part of these things… so delivery to our poorer households of these 10,000 tanks right across the length and breadth of Jamaica is expected to commence...

A sum of $350 million has been earmarked in the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure for the completion of the Montego Bay Waterfront Protection project, which is being implemented by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). The project’s main objective is rehabilitation of the Montego Bay groynes to reduce the loss of beachfront acreage to coastal erosion and protect valuable coastal resources...

The Government is looking to finalise awarding of a contract for the Electronic Land Titling Project during the upcoming fiscal year. A sum of $500 million has been allocated for the project in the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project, being implemented by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, is intended to...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is focused on economic independence and empowering citizens to become self-reliant. “We want you to... stand on your own two feet, earn your own income, push your own key, make your own decisions,” he said. “We don’t believe in dependency. We don’t want anything from anybody. We go and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s economy remains strong and resilient. He pointed to progress in job creation, with unemployment at an all-time low, debt reduction and investment, noting that these are all key indicators of a robust and well-managed economy. The Prime Minister was speaking at a New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) hand over ceremony...

Approximately 8,438 National Water Commission (NWC) customers, whose service was disconnected, will have their supply restored this month under the entity’s amnesty. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda. He informed that having, so far, effected reconnections for more than 1,300 customers who didn’t have water prior to...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in collaboration with the HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and CHOICES, will host National Career Awareness Week 2025 from February 9-14 under the theme: ‘Career Success through Self Development’. This annual observance aims to empower students at all levels to make informed career choices and enhance their future through education, entrepreneurship and...