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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), addresses the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica’s Policy and Regulatory Masterclass – The Climate Approach, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston, on March 30. Others (from left) are President and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Council of Canada, Jacob Irving; Chair, Energy Council of Canada, Howard Shearer and Partner, Gowling WLG (Toronto), Ian Mondrow.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), addresses the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica’s Policy and Regulatory Masterclass – The Climate Approach, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston, on March 30. Others (from left) are President and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Council of Canada, Jacob Irving; Chair, Energy Council of Canada, Howard Shearer and Partner, Gowling WLG (Toronto), Ian Mondrow.

Jamaica Must Move Closer to Energy Independence – Senator Samuda

It is critical for Jamaica to move closer to energy independence, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. “It is the only way you are going to build that...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) powers up the electronic signage, which also opens the entrance to the new Red Stripe Cellars Expansion for Beer Production (CERS) project site during the official launch on Tuesday (Mar 28) at the plant’s Spanish Town Road location in Kingston. Also pictured are Managing Director, Red Stripe, Luis Prata (left), and Chairman, Peter Melhado.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) powers up the electronic signage, which also opens the entrance to the new Red Stripe Cellars Expansion for Beer Production (CERS) project site during the official launch on Tuesday (Mar 28) at the plant’s Spanish Town Road location in Kingston. Also pictured are Managing Director, Red Stripe, Luis Prata (left), and Chairman, Peter Melhado.

Jamaicans Will Feel Benefits of Economic Recovery – PM
Interim Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, provides an update on the Authority during a meeting held at the JSEZA on Monday, March 27.
Interim Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, provides an update on the Authority during a meeting held at the JSEZA on Monday, March 27.

JSEZA Continues to Secure Investment Opportunities for Companies to Operate In SEZs
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay and Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, Councillor Sydney Stewart, speaks with JIS News at his office in St. Ann’s Bay, St Ann, on March 22.
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay and Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation, Councillor Sydney Stewart, speaks with JIS News at his office in St. Ann’s Bay, St Ann, on March 22.

Funds Allocated to Truck Water to St. Ann Communities
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Gillian Guthrie, delivers remarks on behalf of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Senator the Hon Matthew Samuda, at the 10th regional session of the Youth Environment Advocacy Programme (YEAP) on ‘Marine Pollution: The Role of Plastics’, held at the York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on March 17.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Gillian Guthrie, delivers remarks on behalf of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Senator the Hon Matthew Samuda, at the 10th regional session of the Youth Environment Advocacy Programme (YEAP) on ‘Marine Pollution: The Role of Plastics’, held at the York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on March 17.

Government to Widen Plastic Ban

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Construction of Port Royal Museum Advancing

Construction of the Port Royal Museum is advancing and is slated for completion by the end of May 2023. “Following that, the selected operators will build out the museum’s interior and displays. It is anticipated that the facility will be operational by December 2023,” Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, said during his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 16).
Budget 2023/2024Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentPrime Minister

Port of Kingston Storage Area to be Expanded

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is now in negotiations with the concession operator of the port of Kingston, Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited, to lease sections of the West Lands between the port and the Portmore Causeway. This to accommodate an expansion of the storage area to reduce congestion on the terminal. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), observes as Bromley Primary School student, Hadasia Thompson, turns on a tap symbolising the commissioning into service of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast, on Wednesday (March 15). Also observing (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for the area, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President of Operations, Herman Fagan, and Regional Manager, David Pryce.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Macka Hill in St. Mary Gets Reliable Water Supply

The commissioning of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast now provides residents of the community and adjoining areas, with greater access to a reliable water supply. The $31 million investment was officially commissioned into service by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, and other stakeholders,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), tours a section of the Greater Mandeville Water Supply Improvement Project in Manchester recently. Accompanying him are Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, where the project is located, Rhoda Moy Crawford (fourth left) and representatives of the National Water Commission (NWC).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Work to Commence Shortly to Improve Water Supply for Residents of Pepper

Work will shortly commence to alleviate water challenges being experienced by residents of Pepper, situated on the border of Manchester and St. Elizabeth, and adjoining communities. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. Addressing residents during a recent tour to ascertain the progress of the Greater...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaking during the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) inaugural Port Royal Lecture Series on Tuesday (February 28) at the institution’s Palisadoes Park campus in Kingston.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

$7 Billion Programmed for Water Infrastructure Projects in 2023/24

Capital projects, totalling $7 billion, which are programmed to upgrade Jamaica’s water infrastructure during fiscal year 2023/24, represent the largest investment made in the sector to date. This, according to Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who said the figure is a significant increase over the $4 billion worth...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), accepts a gift from Vice Minister of Natural Resources (Administrator of Oceanic Administration) of China, Wang Hong (second right), during a courtesy call on February 28 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell and Ambassador of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang.
Courtesy CallEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Senator Matthew Samuda Receives Courtesy Call from China’s Natural Resources Vice Minister

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), accepts a gift from Vice Minister of Natural Resources (Administrator of Oceanic Administration) of China, Wang Hong (second right), during a courtesy call on February 28 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,...
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