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Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson addresses the closing ceremony for a Proposal Writing Workshop for Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organizations in the Caribbean, held on Friday, August 11 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Forecasters Predict More Active Hurricane Season

Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says the region may experience more storms this hurricane season that initially anticipated. He said that the likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season is now twice as much as was...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), in discussion with Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison (second right) at the Pear Tree Grove Water System, in the constituency, on August 10. Others pictured (from left) are Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawain Johnson and Managing Director of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Audley Thompson.

$150-Million Water Project for Riversdale in St. Catherine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets newly appointed Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, during the Office of the Prime Minister’s quarterly press briefing on Thursday (August 3).

Gov’t Remains Committed to Providing Benefits for All Jamaicans – Prime Minister Holness

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing today’s (July 28) sitting of the Senate.

Senate Approves Bill to Raise Age of Retirement for DPP, Auditor General

Minister Without Portfolio with Responsibility for Works, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Clifford Warmington (second right), and Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague (right) discuss the state of the Eden River Bridge, during a tour of the area on Wednesday (July 26).

Minister Warmington Tours St. Mary Western

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Urgent Remediation Works on Sewage Mains in Downtown Kingston

The National Water Commission was instructed to undertake an urgent replacement of the collapsed sewage mains in Downtown Kingston, at a cost of approximately J$ 170 million. This announcement was made by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Matthew Samuda, yesterday during a visit to the affected areas. "The Government continues to champion...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (second right), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), on a tour of roads earmarked for repairs in the area, on July 19. Also pictured are personnel from the National Works Agency (NWA) and community members.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Roads In St. Catherine West Central to Be Rehabilitated

The Government is to spend some $300 million for immediate rehabilitation of several roads and other infrastructure in St. Catherine West Central. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, who made the disclosure while on a tour of communities in the constituency on July 19, said some of the roads need repairs,...

National Water Commission (NWC) Meter Testing Lab Supervisor, Shevaughn Williams (left), leads a tour of the Instrumentation and Meters Laboratory, which was officially opened at the entity’s head office on Marescaux Road in Kingston on Wednesday (July 19). Others pictured (from right) are Coordinator of the National Accreditation Focal Point, Sonia Morgan; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley and NWC Assistant Vice President of Maintenance, Aubrey Williams.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

NWC Opens Meter Testing and Calibration Lab

The National Water Commission (NWC) has increased its capacity to test meters with the opening of an Instrumentation and Meters Laboratory. The calibration facility is also the first in Jamaica to be certified by the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC). In his address at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NWC’s head office on Marescaux Road in Kingston on Wednesday...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington (fourth left), breaks ground for the commencement of the Darliston to Withorn road rehabilitation project in Westmoreland, in Darliston on July 6. Also participating are (from left) Managing Director of Morris Hill Ltd., Kelvin Hill; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Moreland Wilson; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright; Regional Manager for the National Works Agency (NWA) – Western Region - Robert Francis and Councillor Caretaker for the Darliston Division, Godfrey Walters.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Ground Broken for Rehabilitation of Withorn to Darliston Road

Ground was broken for the Withorn to Darliston road rehabilitation project in Westmoreland on July 6 by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington. The work will be spearheaded by the National Works Agency (NWA), at a cost of $294 million. The scope of work will include bushing...

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Economy Expands 4.2 Per Cent for First Quarter of Calendar Year

Jamaica’s economy grew by 4.2 per cent during the first quarter of the calendar year from January to March 2023. Data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) indicates that this outturn was spurred by 5.4 per cent growth in the Services Industry and one per cent in the Goods Producing Industry. STATIN, in a statement, said that all industries,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, inspects the new 20,000-gallon tank erected at the Albert Town High School in Trelawny, on Thursday, June 29. With the Minister is Acting Principal of Albert Town High School, Janice Skeen-Miller.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

20,000-Gallon Tank Installed At Albert Town High School

A new 20,000-gallon tank and various rainwater harvesting mechanisms have been installed at Albert Town High School in Trelawny, to address the long-standing water issues faced by the institution. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, officially commissioned the $4.5-million investment into service on Thursday, June 29. The upgrade was...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with (from left) Principal Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, and Météo-France Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean, Jean-Marc Terrisse, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on June 28. Météo-France is the French national meteorological service.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Meets with French Met Service Manager

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with (from left) Principal Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, and Météo-France Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean, Jean-Marc Terrisse, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on June 28. Météo-France is the French national...