NWC to Employ Strategies to Reduce Energy Usage
Several strategies aimed at reducing the National Water Commission’s (NWC) high energy usage will be implemented in short order. Minister of Water, Land, Environment and …
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$18 Million Allocated to Help Landowners Obtain Titles
The PetroCaribe Development Fund will set aside $18 million to assist landowners who have applied to the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP) for titles, and are unable to complete …
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More Rainwater Harvesting for Schools
The Ministries of Education and Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change will continue implementing rainwater harvesting solutions for schools in areas with no potable water …
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Two New LAMP Field Offices Open
In a bid to expand the reach of the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP), additional field offices have been opened in two parishes. The …
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4,590 New Titles Produced Under LAMP Up To April 2014
As at April this year, some 20,315 files have been opened to provide new applications for titles under the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP). …
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30 Catchment Tanks to be Restored
Thirty catchment tanks are slated to be rehabilitated during this financial year at a cost of $45.188 million. The project falls under the Rainwater Harvesting …
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Climate Change Pilot Programme to Increase Awareness
Jamaica’s capacity to mitigate the effects of climate change is expected to be enhanced with the provision of US$4 million in grant funding under the …
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Multi-Billion Dollar Water Supply Project Benefitting Thousands
Work has commenced on the second component of the Jamaica Water Supply Improvement Project , Category ‘B’, all sections of which will be completed, on …
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NWC to Spend $2 Billion on Improving Corporate Area Water Supply
The National Water Commission (NWC) is to spend $2 billion (US$18.4 million) to implement the 26 Facilities Project as part of the Kingston Metropolitan Area …
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366 Projects Successfully Completed Under JDIP
Work carried out under the recently concluded Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP), was valued at US$368.2 million, as at March 2014. State Minister for Transport, …
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South Coast Highway Improvement Study to be Completed This Fiscal Year
Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan says the South Coast Highway Improvement study is at an advanced …
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Government Advances Streamlining of Infrastructure Development Application Process
The National Works Agency (NWA) has concluded preparatory work and training towards final implementation of the Application Management and Data Automation (AMANDA) System. State Minister …
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Works Ministry to Introduce System to Streamline Road Cutting
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, will be introducing a Street Cutting Permit Application this fiscal year, in a bid to improve stakeholder collaboration, …
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107,000 Pensioners Benefit from NIS
National Insurance Scheme (NIS) benefits were paid to over 107,000 persons, up to the end of March 2014. Making the disclosure during his Sectoral Debate …
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Persons with Disabilities to Benefit from $15 Million Grant
Another $15 million in grant funding is to be made available to the Jamaica Council of Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) this financial year. This, as …
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$915 Million Development Works For Falmouth
Development works, valued at $915 million are to be undertaken in Falmouth, Trelawny this year, as the Government continues to transform the resort town. This …
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Contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate by State Minister, the Hon. Richard Azan
Mr. Speaker, I rise this afternoon on account of the work of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing. This responsibility is a great one, …
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Jamaica Secures 2 Million Airlift Seats for Summer Season
Jamaica has secured two million airlift seats for stopover visitors, out of its traditional tourist markets of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom/Europe, …
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Beaches To Be Improved For Public Access
Government is to spend approximately $252 million this fiscal year on improving six beaches for public access. The move is part of an overall initiative …
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Tourist Anti-Harrassment Campaign To Be Launched
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has emphasised the need to control tourist harassment in Jamaica if the country is to consistently …
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