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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, stands at attention during the playing of the National Anthem, at the 2026/2027 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on February 12, where he delivered the Throne Speech.

Work Advanced on Road Infrastructure Projects

Work is advanced on several major road infrastructure projects across the island. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who gave the update while delivering the Throne Speech to open the 2026/2027 legislative year in Gordon House on...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11). He is flanked by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

PM Urges Diplomats to Forge Partnerships for National Reconstruction Under NaRRA

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at a ceremony to officially open the new Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, on January 31.

Policies Being Considered to Support Contractors to Execute Large Projects

Manager of the Ecosystems Management Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Monique Curtis, provides details on the more than 2,000 hectares of mangrove forest impacted by Hurricane Melissa during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, January 28.

Over 2,000 Hectares of Mangrove Forests Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Minister with Responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

One Road Authority Policy Framework Approved

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan., addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

2 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

$1.7B Go Programme to Rehabilitate 200 Roads by March

The $1.7-billion Graded Overlay Emergency Road Rehabilitation (GO) Programme, which targets road infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Melissa, is expected to improve approximately 200 roads by the end of March 2026. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan. He provided a breakdown of the sums...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a ceremony for the handover of building supplies by New Era Developments Limited and Kemtek Construction, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Forward Operating Base in Luana, St. Elizabeth on Friday (Jan. 16).

2 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

Jamaica Will Be Rebuilt Better, Stronger – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has created the opportunity to rebuild Jamaica better and stronger than before. “So yes, it [hurricane] created a crisis, but every crisis presents an opportunity and we must not waste the opportunity that this crisis has given us. We will rebuild Jamaica much better...

Past President of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Lenworth Kelly, addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on January 13.

2 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

IMAJ Urges Adherence to Proper Building Standards

Homeowners are being urged to take proactive steps to ensure that their buildings are safe and structurally sound as the nation continues to observe Earthquake Awareness Month in January. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank, Past President of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Lenworth Kelly, said informed decision-making, professional guidance and adherence to proper building...

Manager, Air Quality Management Branch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Jody-Ann Marston.

2 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Over 80 Certified as Visual Emission Observers

More than 80 persons have been certified following the successful completion of the Visual Emission Observer Training Programme, commonly referred to as the ‘Smoke School’. Jointly conducted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and Eastern Technical Associates (ETA), the programme was designed to train and certify participants in measuring the opacity and density of emissions released from stationary...

Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin (third right); Chief Executive Officer of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McIndoe (fifth left); and Senior Director of Urban Renewal in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development (MEGID), Raymond Poyser (fourth left), look at plans for the redevelopment of the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay during a site visit on January 7. The visit also included councillors and technical staff of the Municipal Corporation as well as other representatives from the MEGID.

2 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay to Undergo Redevelopment

Plans are under way for the comprehensive redevelopment of Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay to enhance recreation, preserve history and spur economic activity in St. Thomas. Mayor of Morant Bay and Chairman of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Councillor Louis Chin, led a site visit at the area alongside representatives from the Ministry of Economy Growth and Infrastructure Development...

Residents watch the fireworks display during the inaugural Black River Fireworks Festival held in the town on Wednesday (December 31).

3 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Fireworks Festival Signals Renewal for Black River

General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan, says the staging of the inaugural fireworks display in Black River, represents rebirth and renewed confidence among Jamaicans as the country transitions into the new year. Speaking to journalists during the Black River Fireworks Festival, held in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (December 31), Mr. Honeyghan said the event formed...