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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), points out something in a document to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, at the contract-signing ceremony for the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (December 5).

SPARK Website Live

The website for the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) programme, which will provide information about the initiative to enable the public to trace the progress of works, is now live. Minister without Portfolio in the...

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Money Media, 'Lets Get This Money', Kalilah Reynolds addresses the 'SHE Means Business' event hosted by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) on December 4 at the ROK Hotel in Kingston. This special initiative is dedicated to empowering women in business and championing gender equality within Jamaica’s entrepreneurial landscape.

PHOTOS: ‘She Means Business’

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets the owner of a new house, Leo Chin, on Mandela Terrace, St. Andrew, on Thursday (December 5). The house was handed over as part of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Observing is the sister and caregiver of Mr. Chin, Linda Reid.

Prime Minister Hands Over New NSHP House to Visually Impaired Man

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), engages in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday (December 5).

PHOTO: Minister Samuda Meets with British High Commissioner

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

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.

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Contractors for NSHP Selected Through Competitive Process

Units delivered to the neediest in the society under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) are built through a competitive contracting process, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister said the system to finalise beneficiaries for the houses is quite transparent, as after a recommendation is made, it must be established that the individual has...

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.

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C-CAM Unveils Additional Boundary Signage for Portland Bight Protected Area

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,...

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.

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Students Encouraged to Help Protect the Environment

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.

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

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.

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.

1 year ago 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...

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.

1 year ago 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...

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.

1 year ago 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...