Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with Ambassador of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on May 2.

Further to the notice issued on Saturday 22 April regarding the temporary closure of Reach Falls, the public is further advised that the attraction will remain closed until it is safely able to welcome guests. During a joint site visit by representatives of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)...

Jamaicans are being urged to remain vigilant in conserving water as the country continues to be affected by a meteorological drought. “We are pleading with citizens to be circumspect with their use of the precious commodity at this time. We're asking you to desist from watering lawns and certainly desist from washing cars for now,” implored Minister without Portfolio in...

The Global Digital Services Sector (GDSS) accounts for approximately 70 per cent of businesses operating in the special economic zones (SEZs), making it the largest stakeholder group. This information was shared by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. Mrs. Hamilton said that...

To reap the benefits of the major economic developments slated to take place in St. Thomas, residents in the parish are being encouraged to prepare themselves by gaining the necessary skills and competencies. The call comes from Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who was speaking during the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair at Rudolph Elder Park in the parish, on...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens as Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica, His Excellency, Juan José González Mijares, makes a point during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday (April 18).

The Grants Pen community in St. Thomas is to reap economic benefits from the development of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), with plans afoot for the construction of entertainment and rest-stop facilities in the area. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who toured sections of the parish on April 13, including the leg of the highway nearest...