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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.

Massive Investments in Water Sector

For fiscal year 2025/2026, the Government is investing more than $22 billion in the country’s water sector, while unlocking a further $14.2 billion through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon....
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 27.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 27.

Plastic Separation Pilot in Government Entities to be Expanded
The Mona Reservoir in St Andrew at near capacity. Based on the current levels at the Hermitage and Mona storage facilities- (100% and 96.5% respectively), the NWC has lifted the Regulations for the Corporate area that have been in place during the recent drought period.  Regulations will also revert to their pre drought schedules for the Seaview system which serves Stony Hill and Jacks
The Mona Reservoir in St Andrew at near capacity. Based on the current levels at the Hermitage and Mona storage facilities- (100% and 96.5% respectively), the NWC has lifted the Regulations for the Corporate area that have been in place during the recent drought period.  Regulations will also revert to their pre drought schedules for the Seaview system which serves Stony Hill and Jacks' Hill areas as well as the Hope systems that supply water to Papine and August Town areas.  

NWC to Review Options for Expansion of Mona Reservoir and Hermitage Dam
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.

Negril Public Beach Park to be Developed This Year
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 27.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 27.

Constant Spring Golf Club to be Declared Forest Management Area

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2025/26

Beach Access Policy Before Cabinet for Final Review

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27. The policy seeks to increase access to and improve the standard and maintenance of beaches available to the public. It was developed after broad-based consultations, including with...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), and Executive Director of the Phillip and Christine Gore Family Foundation, Christine Gore (left), watch intently as Director of the Council for Creative Education in Finland, Heramb Kulkarni, shows them the features of a game-changing application on his phone, during Tuesday’s (May 27) opening ceremony for the National Mathematics Workshop, at The Mico University College in Kingston.
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducationYouth

Education Minister Welcomes Assistance From CCE to Strengthen Maths Instruction

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has welcomed assistance from the Council for Creative Education (CCE), to strengthen mathematics instruction. The CCE is a pioneering research organisation based in Finland, committed to redefining education through creativity and innovation. Addressing the opening of a three-day National Mathematics Workshop, which commenced on Tuesday (May...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is photographed on Wednesday (May 21) at the Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant project site in Content, St. Catherine, where excavation work is being carried out prior to the start of construction. Other participants (from left) are VINCI Construction Grands Projects Civil Works Supervisor, Abdul Khan, Project Manager, Thomas Savary, Jamaica Country Manager, Timothee Delebarre, and Director of Water, Geoffrey Desportes; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita Garvey; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Acting President, National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr; Councillor, Sligoville Division, Dwight Burke; NWC Regional Manager, St. Catherine and Clarendon, Garwaine Johnson, Vice President, Enterprise Development Performance Management, Glaister Cunningham, and Water Production and Distribution Manager, André Brown; and Independent Engineer from N.O. Whyte and Associates Limited, Noel Whyte.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Rio Cobre Treatment Plant to Boost Water Resilience in St. Catherine, Kingston and St. Andrew

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the construction of the Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant in Content, St. Catherine, will enhance water resilience for residents in sections of St. Catherine, Kingston and St. Andrew. Dr. Holness was speaking while touring the project site on Wednesday (May 21), during which he expressed pleasure at seeing the plans for...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Castleton Pipeline Project in St. Mary, recently. The ceremony was held at the Castleton Botanical Gardens in the parish.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign Affairs

$234-Million Project to Revitalise Castleton Botanical Gardens

Work to restore the 163-year-old Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary to its former glory is being carried out at a cost of $234 million. The work will also protect the flora and fauna at the garden from adverse weather conditions associated with climate change and the threat of other environmental infringements. This was announced recently by Prime Minister, Dr....
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Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Thousands Benefit from NWC Amnesty Since January Launch

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that thousands of customers have utilised the amnesty programme to settle outstanding debts and restore their service, since its launch in January. “Over 34,000 persons have engaged the NWC, requesting… the various amnesty offers that we have. To date, we have completed 9,134 of those applications and over 7,800 of those include reconnection...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentWorks / Construction

Gov’t Earmarks $832M for Hurricane Mitigation Work Islandwide

The Government will be spending approximately $832 million on critical mitigation work across the island, ahead of what is projected to be an active 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. This includes a $172-million allocation to be distributed among the 63 members of Parliament (MPs) for mitigation work in their constituencies. The amount earmarked for MPs represents a significant increase over the...
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Managing Director at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Peter Clarke.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

WRA Head Appointed WMO’s Region Four Panel Chair

Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Peter Clarke, has been appointed to Chair the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Regional Association IV Hydrological and Water Coordination Panel. The appointment, which took effect in March 2025 and will last for three years, recognises his expertise, dedication, and long-standing contributions to hydrology and climate science. Mr. Clarke told JIS News that...
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