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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, sign a $61-million grant agreement between the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for technical assistance to undertake a study on the impact of reverse osmosis technology on the environment. Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, NEPA, Leonard Francis, and Country Manager, Andean Region and Caribbean, USTDA, Lambrini Kolios. The signing took place at NEPA’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31).

$61M Reverse Osmosis Technical Assistance Grant Agreement Signed

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will be undertaking a study on the impact of reverse osmosis (RO) technology, which is a purification process that can be used to transform seawater into potable water. Reverse osmosis is a multistage...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (fourth left, front row), and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Shullette Cox (third left, front), with representatives of the 57 companies onboarded under phase four of JAMPRO’s EXPORT MAX Programme, and other stakeholder interests. The occasion was Tuesday’s launch of EXPORT MAX IV at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Other participants include Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Kamesha Blake (fifth right, front row), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Viera (fourth right, front row).

57 Additional Companies Onboarded Under JAMPRO’s Export Max Programme

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing the recent sitting of the Senate.

Senate Passes Road Traffic Reprieve Bill

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), in a meeting with Vice President for HDF Energy in the Caribbean region, Thibault Ménage (centre) and Lead Technical Director, HDF Energy, Dwight DaCosta, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on July 25.

PHOTOS: Matthew Samuda Receives Courtesy Call from HDF Energy Executives

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing Friday’s (July 19) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

90 Percent of NWC Customers’ Water Supply Restored

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies at the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a JIS

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

COJ Improves Services To Stakeholders (JIS)

KINGSTON, July 18 (JIS): The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) continues to make improvements to better serve its stakeholders, addressing key challenges in conducting business with the office. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Registrar of Companies at the COJ, Shellie Leon, told JIS News that in recent months, “the COJ has engaged in extensive consultations with its stakeholders to identify...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress ReleaseWorks / Construction

Troy Bridge Works to Commence Next Week

Work is slated to commence next week for the rebuilding of the Troy Bridge in Trelawny. The bridge which links several Trelawny, Manchester and St. Elizabeth communities collapsed in August 2021, during the passage of Tropical Storm Grace. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Robert Morgan says that cabinet having signed off on the...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress ReleaseWorks / Construction

Alley Bridge, Clarendon to be Assessed by NWA Technical Team

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on July 16.

2 years ago AgricultureEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFisheriesHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

DBJ to Provide $1 Billion for On-Lending to Poultry Industry

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be providing $1 billion for on-lending to broiler companies and/or approved farmers who suffered losses during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined the support in the House of Representatives on July 16, where he gave an update on Hurricane Beryl relief and recovery. He said the...

Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JSEZA Seeks to Expand Country’s Footprint in Global Markets

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is looking to expand Jamaica's footprint in global markets, targeting strategic opportunities in Colombia, Mexico and El Salvador. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, who will participate in a business mission to these Latin American countries from July 17 to 26, said that the aim is to foster international partnerships and attract...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentParliamentPrime Minister

Gov’t to Undertake Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Initiative

The Government will be undertaking a national clean-up initiative under the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Programme. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). The REACH Programme aims to provide immediate assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Major elements of the programme...

The majestic Dunn’s River Falls located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress Release

World-Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park to Reopen

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises that families, adventure enthusiasts. cruise ship passengers, and tour groups, can visit the multi-award-winning World Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park as of Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, full access to various services has been restored such as the kiddies’ water slide, falls, beach area, and...