The National Works Agency (NWA) has been instructed to take immediate steps to assess the Alley Bridge in southern Clarendon. The instructions have come from the Minister with responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Robert Morgan. Minister Morgan reports to Prime Minister, Andrew Holness who has requested a report on the state of the...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises that our Head Office and Caymanas Office will reopen tomorrow Friday, July 5, 2024 at 8:30am. The following offices, entities and attractions will remain closed until further advised while we complete our assessment and carry out the necessary repairs. The World-Famous Dunn's River Falls and Park, Green Grotto Caves and Attractions, Ocho Rios Bay...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises that assessments are currently being conducted at all UDC attractions, entities and offices to facilitate the safe return of our staff and patronage by clients. These include The World-Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park, Ocho Rios Bay Beach, Green Grotto Caves and Attractions, Turtle River Park in St. Ann; Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay;...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) in the interest of its staff and client’s safety has taken the decision to close all UDC attractions, entities and offices at 12 noon Tuesday, July 2 through to Wednesday, July 3, 2024. These include The World-Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park Ocho Rios Bay Beach, Green Grotto Caves and Attractions, Turtle River Park in...

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to incorporate measures that can minimize any environmental fallout from Hurricane Beryl. The system is expected to impact Jamaica and its territorial waters by Wednesday, July 3, 2024. According to NEPA, entities that store hazardous waste are being urged to have containment systems in place to properly secure their...

Jamaicans are being urged to begin the necessary preparations for Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to commence impacting the island on Wednesday (July 3). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the call during a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Sunday (June 30). Hurricane...

Jamaicans are being assured by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, that they have a right to enjoy the island’s beaches. Speaking to journalists following a tour of the Little Dunn’s River attraction in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on June 21, Mr. Holness said “there is a sense that, somehow, because of the attempts of the Government, through the...