The Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM) has unveiled additional critical boundary signage for the Portland Bight Protected Area (PBPA). This took place during a recent ceremonial event that was held adjacent to the Highway 2000 westbound exit ramp in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. The PBPA is Jamaica’s largest protected area, comprising extensive marine and terrestrial ecosystems alongside human settlements,...

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) inaugural EcoChampions School Tour aims to encourage students across the island to play their part in protecting the environment. This was emphasised by Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations Branch in the Ministry, Dannie Clarke, who spoke to students during the Tour’s stop at the Negril/Green Island Local Planning Authority (NEGALPA)...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre) shares in conversation with (from left) Head, Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation, Sophia Lewis and Chairman, JPS Foundation, Damian Obiglio, at the Foundation’s inaugural Climate Action Conference and Expo held at the Chinese Benevolent Association in Kingston on November 30.

Ground will be broken for the Caymanas Logistics Project before March next year, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Dr. Holness provided an update on the initiative during the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel, recently. “Caymanas is going to become the new centre of logistics in...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is to implement a three-month amnesty for customers, commencing January 2, 2025. The amnesty is for customers who have been disconnected for debts to the NWC for two years or more, who are pensioners or who are assessed as being in need based on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiary identification...

A total of 74 capital projects are currently under way between the National Water Commission (NWC) and the Rural Water Supply Limited across the country. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure while speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on November 27. He said the...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will develop more than 10,000 housing solutions, prioritising individuals in the tourism, business process outsourcing (BPO) and quick service sectors. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during the UDC’s breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel, on November 26. “The UDC has lands in...