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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andrea Gaynor (second right), cut a ribbon during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for a housing unit presented to her in Bannister, St. Catherine. They are joined by (from second left) Principal Financial Officer in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andrea Gaynor (second right), cut a ribbon during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for a housing unit presented to her in Bannister, St. Catherine. They are joined by (from second left) Principal Financial Officer in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington.

Single Mother Gets Home in Time for Christmas

Andrea Gaynor of Bannister district in St. Catherine is anticipating a wonderful Christmas with her children, after receiving the keys to her home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) on Wednesday (December 4). The tearful recipient told Prime Minister,...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to resident of Kitson Town, St. Catherine, Byron Hibbert (second left), on December 4. Sharing the occasion (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to resident of Kitson Town, St. Catherine, Byron Hibbert (second left), on December 4. Sharing the occasion (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.

Contractors for NSHP Selected Through Competitive Process
Representatives of the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM) and Councillor for Old Harbour Bay Division, Dr. Kevin Waul (third left), unveil the newly erected Portland Bight Protected Area (PBPA) boundary sign in St. Catherine.
Representatives of the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM) and Councillor for Old Harbour Bay Division, Dr. Kevin Waul (third left), unveil the newly erected Portland Bight Protected Area (PBPA) boundary sign in St. Catherine.

C-CAM Unveils Additional Boundary Signage for Portland Bight Protected Area
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Dannie Clarke, addresses the EcoChampions School Tour at the Negril/Green Island Local Planning Authority (NEGALPA) in Westmoreland, recently.
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Dannie Clarke, addresses the EcoChampions School Tour at the Negril/Green Island Local Planning Authority (NEGALPA) in Westmoreland, recently.

Students Encouraged to Help Protect the Environment
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Attends JPS Foundation Climate Action Conference and Expo

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Chairman, Urban Development Corporation, Norman Brown, at the recent Urban Development Corporation (UDC) breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel. At centre is General Manager, UDC, L. Robert Honeyghan.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Ground to Be Broken for Caymanas Logistics Project Before March Next Year

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...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, on November 27.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Amnesty for NWC Customers

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...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on November 27.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

74 Water Projects Under Way

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...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel, on November 26.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC to Develop Thousands of Housing Solutions

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...
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Business Development Researcher at We Alter Eco, Richard Graham, allows students of Mt. Alvernia High School to sample some eco-friendly products during the EcoChampions School Tour at Mt. Alvernia High School in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 21).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentYouth

Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Launches EcoChampions School Tour

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) launched its inaugural EcoChampions School Tour at Mt. Alvernia High School, in Montego Bay, St. James, on November 21. Students from eight schools across the parish, as well as Trelawny participated in the ceremony. They were educated and empowered to take action toward environmental sustainability by focusing on critical areas, such...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlining the Government
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentNational SecurityPrime Minister

Significant Investment In National Security

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to fostering a more secure environment conducive to economic growth and prosperity. Addressing the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the Government’s new policy framework for inclusive growth, at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 19, he highlighted  the substantial investments made in security since 2016. "We...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the Government’s new policy direction for growth during a briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (November 19).
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PM Unveils Economic Diversification Plan

The Government has designed an economic diversification plan to harness Jamaica's unique comparative advantages and position the nation for sustainable growth in the global economy. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined the comprehensive strategy, which aims to diversify Jamaica's economic base and foster the development of new industries, during the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, at the Office...
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