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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Regional Conference of the Regional Association IV, being held from February 6-9 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.

WMO Urged to Heighten Climate Change Awareness

A call has been made for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to take steps to ensure that populations across the world are educated about the link between climate change and slow and gradual weather events. Minister without Portfolio in the...

(File Photo)Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Conservator of Forests, Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry, plant a sapling as part of the launch of the urban tree planting thrust, at Jamaica House on Saturday (January 28).

3,000 Trees to be Planted Along Lady Musgrave and East King’s House Roads

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), participates in a painting exercise at the Kingston Harbour, where Jamaica's first shipyard facility is to be constructed. Observing is German Ship Repair Jamaica Deputy Chairman, Charles Johnson (left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Colonel Martin Rickman (right). Occasion was the launch of the project on January 24.

Multibillion-Dollar Shipyard Project Launched

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (left), looks at a breakaway in Campbell's Field, Manchester Southern, during a tour of the constituency on Wednesday (January 18).

Road Repairs Valued $415M Being Programmed for Manchester Southern

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), speaks with UNESCO Jamaica Office Director, Dr. Anna Paolini, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Wednesday (January 10).

PHOTOS: UNESCO Officials Call on Senator Samuda

Spectacular fireworks display on the waterfront in downtown Kingston. The 2022 staging is being held under the theme ‘Fireworks 2022: A Diamond Jubilee’.

3 years ago DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Hosting New Year’s Eve Events

Jamaicans are being invited to ring in 2023 at one of the three events being organised by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31. The UDC’s Director of Corporate Communications, Lorna Clarke, told JIS News that the Kingston Waterfront and Ocho Rios Bay Beach in St. Ann will see the return of the fireworks displays...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) helps 69-year-old Tesselyn Roach to enter her new three-bedroom home, which was handed over in the Freetown district of Manchester on Friday, (December 16). Holding the door open is Member of Parliament, Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips (left). Looking on is Councillor and Deputy Mayor for Mandeville, Rohan Kennedy.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousing

Strong Stewardship of New Social Housing Programme

The stewardship of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) under the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, is being hailed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He said that the Ministry has strong systems and procedures in place to monitor and guide the process. “We have strong policies, strong laws, and effective management to ensure that any...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares a light moment with Yvonne and Telford Mitchell (left), as he hands over the key to the couple’s new home in Lancaster, Manchester on Friday (Dec. 16). The one-bedroom unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Partially hidden at right is Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, Robert Chin.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousingParliament

Five Manchester Families Get New Homes for Christmas

Five deserving families in Manchester, who lived in substandard conditions, have received brand new homes just in time for Christmas. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (December 16), officially handed over keys to the units, which were built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The beneficiaries are 69-year-old Tesselyn Roach from the Freetown district in the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaking at the National Forestry Conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, earlier this month. Seated (at right) is Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Local Forestry Businesses Urged to Implement Sustainable Practices Ahead of EU Measure

Businesses in the local forestry sector are being encouraged to put sustainable management practices in place ahead of the implementation of a new European Union (EU) measure related to forestry products. The EU’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen, said that the organisation’s 27 member States recently agreed on a course of action, which will limit the importation...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Factories Corporation Cops 2022 Corporate Governance Award

The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Limited is the 2022 recipient of the coveted Greta Bogues Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance, unseating three-time winner, the National Health Fund (NHF). The FCJ also copped the Finance Minister’s Award for Board Composition, Functions and Structure and a Special Award for the Best Annual Report, at the fifth staging of the Public...

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Offices and Attractions Being Closed on December 2

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has advised that its offices and several affiliated attractions will be closed to the public on Friday, December 2, to facilitate a staff event. All attractions will resume regular operations on Saturday, December 3, while the UDC’s offices will reopen on Monday, December 5. Among the offices and attractions being closed are the UDC’s head...

Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) Regional Representative for Jamaica and Belize, Natalie Morris, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday (November 16).

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Benefiting from Canada-Funded Technical Assistance Programme

Jamaica is among the CARICOM member countries benefiting from a Canadian-funded programme, now under way, which aims to strengthen regional economies. The Canada-CARICOM Expert Deployment Mechanism (CCEDM) is intended to address the priority needs of beneficiary states, as identified by national governments. This, by supporting efforts to bolster and diversify local economies, build strong, climate-resilient communities, and reduce gender and...