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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...
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.
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.

Road Repairs Under REACH to Continue Through March
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.
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.

Seven Entities to Benefit from Third Cohort of DBJ Cluster Fund
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during his swearing-in ceremony at King
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during his swearing-in ceremony at King's House on Wednesday (October 30).

Minister Samuda Charged to Accelerate Delivery of Piped Water to More Homes
Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Authrine Scarlett (second right), engages with participants during the launch of Geography Awareness Month, hosted by the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) of the Ministry, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston, on Wednesday (October 30). Sharing the moment (from left) are Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dasmine Kennedy; Professor of Geomatics Education at the University of Technology, Garfield Young; Principal Director of NSDMB, Alicia Edwards; and Senior GIS Manager and Trainer at NSDMB, Simone Lloyd.
Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Authrine Scarlett (second right), engages with participants during the launch of Geography Awareness Month, hosted by the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) of the Ministry, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston, on Wednesday (October 30). Sharing the moment (from left) are Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dasmine Kennedy; Professor of Geomatics Education at the University of Technology, Garfield Young; Principal Director of NSDMB, Alicia Edwards; and Senior GIS Manager and Trainer at NSDMB, Simone Lloyd.

PHOTOS: Launch of Geography Awareness Month

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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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Senior Director, Business Services and Information and Communications Technology (ICT), National Land Agency (NLA), Christopher McPherson.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTechnology

Jamaica’s Cutting-Edge Land Management Innovations Showcased to Visiting Delegation

The National Land Agency (NLA) recently hosted members of a St. Vincent and the Grenadines delegation that visited to explore Jamaica’s advancements in digital transformation, particularly in the areas of land titling and geospatial technology. The visit, from October 7 to 11, facilitated valuable insights into Jamaica’s systematic land registration process and the innovative methodologies being employed to enhance land...
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General Counsel at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Ewan Simpson, speaks to students during a Rap Session at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay on Friday, October 11.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

St. James Students Taught Practical Ways to Contribute to Parish’s Development

Students from schools in St. James were taught practical ways to contribute to their parish’s development, during a rap session led by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, on Friday, October 11. The event, held to commemorate World Architecture Day on Monday, October 7, under the theme: 'Empowering the Next Generation to Participate in...
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Senior Director, Regulations, Policy Monitoring and Enforcement, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, addresses the organisation’s ‘Unplugged’ Workshop, at Hotel Grand A View in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 9.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JSEZA Stages ‘Unplugged’ Stakeholder Workshop In Montego Bay

Several key stakeholders benefitted from the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority’s (JSEZA) ‘Unplugged’ Workshop, which was held at Hotel Grand A View in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 9. The attendees included attorneys-at-law and financial professionals, who were provided with a better understanding of Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) application process. SEZs are geographically demarcated areas within countries where...
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Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson
AgricultureEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

FarmHers Market To Observe International Day Of Rural Women

KINGSTON, October 11 (JIS): An Agricultural Display, Media Highlight and FarmHers Market will be held on Tuesday, October 15, to observe International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) 2024. Under the theme, ‘Agricultural Resilience: Achieving a Sustainable Future’, the events will take place on the Roof of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES), 4-6 Trafalgar Road, Kingston, beginning...
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Managing Director (Acting) of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), David Wan (centre), points out features of a grant document to Sustainability Manager, Esirom Limited, Khalia Hall (second left) at the DBJ-Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Innovation Grant Fund signing ceremony at the DBJ’s offices in Kingston on September 25. Looking on (from left) are Legal Counsel, DBJ, Adrian Nelson; Technical Coordinator of BIGEE, Lu
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Eight Entities Get $160 Million in Grant Support from DBJ

Eight medium-sized entities have received grants totalling $160 million to support their business ventures or innovations. The support was provided by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) under its Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Innovation Grant Fund, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Each entity received $20 million to assist in the...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress ReleaseTourism

Green Grotto Caves & Attractions Achieves 21 Year Master Certification from Earthcheck, Setting a New Standard in Caribbean Eco-Tourism

The Green Grotto Caves & Attractions, owned and managed by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has proudly been recognized with the prestigious Master Certification by EarthCheck for the last 21 years, the world's leading scientific benchmarking, certification, and advisory group for travel and tourism. This milestone makes Green Grotto the first attraction of its kind in the Caribbean to achieve...
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