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The 2026 President-elect for the North Carolina Chapter of the CCIM Institute, André Collins.

CCIM-RETI Alliance Poised to Transform Jamaica’s Real Estate Sector

Jamaican-born commercial real estate executive, André Collins, believes the new partnership between the CCIM Institute and Jamaica’s Real Estate Training Institute (RETI) has the potential to unlock transformative opportunities for real estate professionals across the island. According to Mr. Collins,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the SPARK Programme.

SPARK Programme Grounded In Transparency, Fairness and Sound Project Management – Minister Morgan

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, closes the debate on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act in the Senate on May 8.

Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Land Tenure Security Across Jamaica

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the main address during the Inception Ceremony for the Land Administration Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP) at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 12).

Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans Without Land Titles to Register Properties

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, standing), participates in the signing ceremony for the Land Administration Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP) at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 12). He is joined by (from left), President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporation, Myeongso Eo; Charge d'affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica, Joongkeun Oh; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague; and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Displaying the signed documents (seated L-R) are Country Director of the Dominican Republic Office of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Sook Jin Byun; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NLA and Commissioner of Lands, Cheriese Walcott.

Gov’t Partners with KOICA to Transform Jamaica’s Land Administration

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board, Cresfroid Brown (left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute, Paul Rumler (right), sign a landmark five-year strategic partnership to deliver CCIM designation courses and professional development programmes across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. The agreement was formalised during the Official Real Estate Training Institute (RETI)-CCIM Partnership Ceremony on Thursday (April 30) at the ROK Hotel Kingston.

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Jamaica Partners with CCIM Institute To Strengthen Professional Standards In Real Estate Sector

Jamaica has become the first country in the Caribbean to establish a partnership with the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute. This follows the signing of a landmark agreement with the Real Estate Training Institute (RETI), aimed at strengthening professional standards and expanding access to internationally recognised training in the real estate sector. The five-year partnership was formalised at an...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague delivers the keynote address at the Official Signing Ceremony for the Real Estate Training Institute (RETI) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute Partnership on April 30 at the ROK Hotel Kingston.

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NaRRA to Drive Real Estate Investment – Minister Montague

The National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) will fundamentally transform Jamaica’s real estate and investment landscape, driving development activity and expanding opportunities across the sector, says Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague. He said it will provide a major shift in how development is approached in Jamaica, particularly in relation to large-scale infrastructure...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Urban Development Corporation (UDC) General Manager, L. Robert Honeyghan, at the agency’s Board Meeting, held on Thursday (April 30) at Courtyard by Marriott Kingston. Also attending are (from second left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams; UDC Chairman, Norman Brown, and Deputy Chairman, Robert Lawrence.

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Prime Minister Clarifies Misconceptions on NaRRA Implementation

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has clarified misconceptions that he says have surfaced regarding the implementation of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). NaRRA is intended to serve as the central coordinating authority for post-hurricane reconstruction, and is designed to eliminate bureaucracy, fragmentation, and project delays. Serving as a hub of technical excellence, NaRRA will streamline...

Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley.

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St. Thomas Population Growth Expected to Drive Business At Morant Bay Urban Centre

Clients at the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas can anticipate strong business growth, driven by the population expansion taking place in the eastern parish. This declaration comes from Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley. “We know it’s going to be a dynamic success on this campus. A lot of housing developments are going around...

Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton Shirley.

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Boundbrook Urban Centre to Set the Standard for Portland’s Redevelopment – FCJ Chairman

The Boundbrook Urban Centre in Portland, which is currently being developed, will set the standard for similar developments in the parish, says Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley. Mr. Shirley made the comment while speaking to JIS News during a tour of the facility on April 14. “What is important about the Boundbrook Urban Centre is...

Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell (right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis (second right), prepares to cut the cake to mark NEPA’s 25th anniversary, at the agency’s Caledonia Avenue, Kingston address on Wednesday (April 1). Sharing in the occasion are President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams.

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PHOTOS: NEPA Celebrates 25 Years

Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell (right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis (second right), prepares to cut the cake to mark NEPA’s 25th anniversary, at the agency’s Caledonia Avenue, Kingston address on Wednesday (April 1). Sharing in the occasion are President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths (left); and...

National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Leonard Francis (left); Principal of Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, Richard Thompson (centre), and Island Car Rentals CEO, Ryan Parkes, view a display mounted during the National Schools Environmental Clubs Student Workshop hosted by NEPA at the school on March 6.

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NEPA Launches Competition to Inspire Jamaica’s Young Environmental Leaders

High-school students across Jamaica are poised to benefit from exciting opportunities through the upcoming Junior CEO Competition, to be launched by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). The competition is part of NEPA’s broader strategy to engage young people in environmental protection and promote sustainable development. The initiative, scheduled to begin this year, was announced by NEPA Chief Executive...