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Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), Mona Unit, Dr. Dalea Bean, addresses Thursday’s (November 21) launch of the Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL)/European Union (EU) funded project - ‘Promoting Human Rights and Access to Justice for Priority Populations in Jamaica’ - at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), Mona Unit, Dr. Dalea Bean, addresses Thursday’s (November 21) launch of the Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL)/European Union (EU) funded project - ‘Promoting Human Rights and Access to Justice for Priority Populations in Jamaica’ - at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

UWI Offers Training Programme to Strengthen Human Rights Principles at The Workplace

In a move geared at ensuring inclusivity in the workplace, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, will be offering a training programme to strengthen human rights principles at places of employment. Head of the Institute for Gender...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, responding to questions posed during the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica Water Symposium, held at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew on Wednesday (November 20), under the theme: ‘Sustainable Water Management and Innovation’.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, responding to questions posed during the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica Water Symposium, held at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew on Wednesday (November 20), under the theme: ‘Sustainable Water Management and Innovation’.

Licensing Process Being Finalised for Sale of Energy from Mona Reservoir Solar Project to JPS
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens to a presentation on the non-revenue water (NRW) reduction programme being undertaken in Portmore, St. Catherine, from Project Manager at Miya Water, Katherine Paleracio. Also listening is Miya Water’s Chief Growth Officer, José Carazo. The Miya Water representatives called on the Minister at his offices in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). The NRW reduction programme, being implemented by the National Water Commission (NWC), aims to reduce water loss and improve supply.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens to a presentation on the non-revenue water (NRW) reduction programme being undertaken in Portmore, St. Catherine, from Project Manager at Miya Water, Katherine Paleracio. Also listening is Miya Water’s Chief Growth Officer, José Carazo. The Miya Water representatives called on the Minister at his offices in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). The NRW reduction programme, being implemented by the National Water Commission (NWC), aims to reduce water loss and improve supply.

PHOTOS: MIYA Water Representatives Call on Minister Samuda
Environmental Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency, Tamarah Myles.
Environmental Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency, Tamarah Myles.

NEPA Warns Against the Use of Sunscreens Containing Oxybenzone
Executive Director, Mona Geolnformatics Institute, Luke Buchanan, addresses the Global Information System (GIS) Innovate Spatial Solutions Summit on Wednesday (November 13) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The event was hosted by the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, in observance of Geography Awareness Month 2024.
Executive Director, Mona Geolnformatics Institute, Luke Buchanan, addresses the Global Information System (GIS) Innovate Spatial Solutions Summit on Wednesday (November 13) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The event was hosted by the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, in observance of Geography Awareness Month 2024.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the World Town Planning Day (WTPD) forum held at the Montego Bay Convention Center in Rose Hall, St. James, on November 8.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Robust Legislative Framework Needed to Support Urban Planning – Dr. Chang

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is calling for a more robust legislative framework to support urban planning in Jamaica. Dr. Chang noted that a comprehensive legal framework to foster sustainable prosperous communities is crucial, in addressing potential challenges posed by unregulated development. “We have to look at what legislation fits Jamaica situation today....
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing Wednesday’s (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Preliminary Estimates Indicate Storm Damage Could Range Between $500 Million and $1 Billion

The Government has begun assessing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Rafael, which impacted Jamaica between November 4 and 5. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said preliminary figures indicate that the damage could range between $500 million and $1 billion. “Our figures are preliminary; by the end of the day, we will have more refined figures to...
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Logo of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Significance of Urban Planning Takes Centre Stage on November 8

The nexus of urban planning, tourism and sustainable development will take centre stage on November 8, as Jamaica commemorates World Town Planning Day (WTPD) 2024. Hosted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), the programmed activities will take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., bringing together planners, government officials and other key...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Resumes Full Operations Following Tropical Storm Rafael

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is pleased to announce that, with the Tropical Storm Warning for Jamaica now lifted, all UDC offices, attractions, and facilities have reopen on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Safety assessments have been completed at all UDC-managed locations, ensuring they are ready and safe for the return of staff and visitors. The UDC Corporate Office in Kingston,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing Wednesday’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Road Repairs Under REACH to Continue Through March

Road repairs under the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) programme are ongoing and will continue through March of next year. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, provided an update on the $3-billion road rehabilitation initiative during Wednesday’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “Road repairs under the...
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Acting Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), David Wan (second right); Chief of Operations, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Jamaica, Lorenzo Escondeur (right) and Programme Manager, Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE), DBJ, Christopher Brown (centre), share a photo opportunity with cluster leads for the third cohort of the Jamaica Business Fund (JBF) cluster programme. They are (from left) Dr. Dwight Walcott, Inter-Med Company Limited; Duane Chambers, Imaging & Intervention Associates Limited; Aisha Bailey, MLR Technology and Innovation Limited; Nadine Burie, Superfine Chocolate Company Limited; Michelle Rousseau, Glamour Puss Productions Limited; and Dr. Gabrielle Young, Trinjam Farms.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Seven Entities to Benefit from Third Cohort of DBJ Cluster Fund

Seven companies in four business clusters will benefit from support to scale up their operations under the Development Bank of Jamaica’s (DBJ) Jamaica Business Fund (JBF) cluster programme. Agreements between the DBJ and the cluster leads were signed during a ceremony held at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Head Office at 5 Montrose Road, Kingston 5 on Thursday (October 31),...
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