The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will be conducting clean-up activities at two prominent locations for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2024. This annual global event, which champions the preservation of oceans and coastlines, will take place on September 21 and 22, beginning at 7:00 a.m. at the Palisadoes Shipwreck in Port Royal and the Half Moon Bay Beach in...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, inspects pipes designated for a major water infrastructure project at the Mona Reservoir in St. Andrew, during a visit to the facility on Wednesday (August 28).

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, has hailed Isratech Jamaica Limited for its investments in the country’s water sector. The Minister toured the company’s Shooters Hill headquarters in Manchester on August 23, where he observed the High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe Manufacturing Plant. “The water needs...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), and Consultant for the Kingston Cleanup Project, Deika Morrison (left), are shown the layout of the drainage network for the Kingston Harbour by Managing Director, Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited, Michael McCarthy. The occasion was a tour of interceptor barriers at Barnes Gully, along Port Royal...

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to take advantage of the summer promotions being offered by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) at its attractions, ahead of the September 1 end date. The promotions, dubbed ‘Summer Escape’ and ‘Summa Adventure’, allow visitors to enjoy two attractions at unbeatable rates. Business Development Manager, UDC, Denise Chin, told JIS News that the Summer...

The Government will be launching an initiative to improve water supplied to schools and health centres across Trelawny Southern. This is in response to ongoing water challenges being experienced in the parish, according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. He indicated that three 5,000-gallon water storage systems will...

The community of Jackson Town in Trelawny is set to experience a significant improvement in their water supply through a new $70-million government initiative. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, revealed that the project will commence on December 1, while addressing a community meeting in Jackson Town, Trelawny, on...

The National Water Commission (NWC) has commenced work to replace old pipes in the community of Fairfield Irwin in St. James. This is expected to be completed in three months and will be followed by rehabilitation work on the Fairfield Irwin roadway, by the National Works Agency (NWA). After visiting the site on August 19, Minister without Portfolio in the...

The Runaway Bay Water Company Limited is continuing work this year to provide its customers with a reliable supply of potable water, consistent with established quality standards. The entity, in collaboration with the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), will also pursue opportunities to expand its customer base, enhance its brand and increase revenue. Details of these and other programmed engagements are...