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Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang, has announced that effective April 1, 2011, Mr. Albert C. Gordon will assume the position as President of the National Water Commission (NWC). Mr. Gordon who has been acting in this position since January of this year, is an Engineer and Management Consultant who, according to Dr. Chang “ has extensive training...

KINGSTON – Since the year 2000, more Jamaicans have become legitimate landowners, through the assistance of the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP). Now in its 11th year, the programme has entered a second phase, (LAMP II), making it even easier for persons to obtain land titles. A land title is described as invaluable, particularly as it can be used...

MANDEVILLE – Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, has lauded the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP), as a most important tool for farmers and others, to create economic opportunities. “It is an effort, to not only allow you to have possession, but allows you to have an entitlement by having a piece of document that says...

Minister of Water and Housing and Member of Parliament for North West St. James, Dr. Horace Chang, officially launched the Social Intervention Programme in his constituency on Friday March 18. The programme, established in 2009, is designed to stem anti-social behaviour, and afford young people educational and training opportunities. It has seen successes where young persons have been put on...

KINGSTON – The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has launched a programme, aimed at promoting the awareness, knowledge and appreciation for water resources in Jamaica. Dubbed, Water Education for Teachers (WET),the programme was launched on March 22, during a forum held at the Girl Guides headquarters in Kingston, as part of activities for World Water Day, celebrated on March 22 each...

KINGSTON – Minister of Water and Housing, Hon Dr. Horace Chang, says his Ministry and the National Works Agency (NWA) are looking at the possibility of keeping the Bog Walk Gorge open, during the laying of pipelines by the National Water Commission (NWC) later this month. “Work has to go on, the pipeline will be laid. If we can avoid...

Jamaican home builders, Gore Developers will be showcasing their suite of newly built homes at a series of road shows across the United Kingdom, from April 5 to 9. The sales team, headed by Phillip Gore will showcase Gore’s current projects and answer questions on how to purchase one of their homes. Representatives from Victoria Mutual Building Society, Jamaica National...

KIGNSTON – Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Marlene Malahoo-Forte, says there is urgent need for more attention to be paid to forest protection and management. “There is an urgent need for conservation, and there is urgent need for us to find the right balance and perspective in sustainably using this resource as...

Developments in the water sector, with special emphasis on the supply to the Kingston Metropolitan Area and Southern St. Catherine, will be outlined by Minister of Water and Housing Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during a press conference to be held on Tuesday, March 22. The press conference will be held at the Girl Guides Headquarters on 2 Waterloo Road and...

WASHINGTON – New World Bank Representative for Jamaica, Giorgio Valentini, says the Bank will continue to assist efforts in the region to boost social and economic growth and to address the impact of climate change. "The World Bank is committed to continue supporting the Caribbean as the region makes improvements in economic growth and social development in the wake of...

KINGSTON – The National Water Commission (NWC) is assuring that the Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine will be restored to its former condition, or better, following pipe laying activities, which will see the area being closed to general vehicular traffic for about two months. The work, which will get underway towards the end of March, is part of the...

MONTEGO BAY - Minister of Water and Housing, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that the government is prepared to partner with private investors to improve the country's housing stock. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony for the Little Bay Country Club housing development in Negril, Westmoreland, on Saturday March 12, Dr. Chang said the lack of investment in low-income housing could be...