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Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

JSEZA Seeks to Expand Country’s Footprint in Global Markets

By: Sherika Hall, July 15, 2024

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is looking to expand Jamaica's footprint in global markets, targeting strategic opportunities in Colombia, Mexico and El Salvador. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

Gov’t to Undertake Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Initiative

By: Latonya Linton, July 11, 2024

The majestic Dunn’s River Falls located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

World-Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park to Reopen

By: Urban Development Corporation (UDC), July 11, 2024

Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 2 years ago Phased Reopening of UDC Offices
By: Urban Development Corporation (UDC), July 5, 2024
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 2 years ago UDC Offices and Attractions to Remain Closed
By: Urban Development Corporation (UDC), July 4, 2024
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 2 years ago Urban Development Corporation Offices/Attractions to Close Ahead of Hurricane Beryl
By: Urban Development Corporation (UDC), July 2, 2024

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2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane BerylPress Release

NEPA Advises on Actions to Minimize Environmental Fallout from Hurricane Beryl

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to incorporate measures that can minimize any environmental fallout from Hurricane Beryl. The system is expected to impact Jamaica...

By: National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), July 2, 2024

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaking during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston on Monday (July 1).

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane BerylWorks / Construction

Work Done to Shore-Up Infrastructure Ahead of Hurricane Season

The National Works Agency (NWA) and its stakeholder partners have been engaged in preparing and strengthening Jamaica’s critical infrastructure for emergency events, well ahead of the hurricane season. Minister without...

By: Rochelle Williams, July 2, 2024

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaking during a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Sunday (June 30).

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Beryl

Jamaicans Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Beryl

Jamaicans are being urged to begin the necessary preparations for Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to commence impacting the island on Wednesday (July 3). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry...

By: Latonya Linton, July 1, 2024

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, tour a section of the Little Dunn’s River attraction in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on June 21. The tour formed part of Mr. Holness’ working visit to the parish.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PM Says Jamaicans Have a Right to Enjoy the Island’s Beaches

Jamaicans are being assured by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, that they have a right to enjoy the island’s beaches. Speaking to journalists following a tour of the...

By: Serena Grant, June 25, 2024

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), examines the damage done at the Ocho Rios Pier in St. Ann, during a tour of the facility on Friday (June 21) with Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (left). Others present from (background, left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; Senior Strategist and Advisor in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright and Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime MinisterTourism

Economy Able to Withstand Some Shocks – PM

The island’s economic growth over the last decade has improved its ability to respond to shocks, says Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “Jamaica has changed quite a bit...

By: Serena Grant, June 23, 2024

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right) with Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly Durand, following the unveiling of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy at the recently held 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

2 years ago DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducationJamaican DiasporaYouth

Mentorship Academy Unveiled

The inaugural Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) was officially unveiled on June 19, on the final day of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention...

By: Judith A. Hunter, June 23, 2024

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentJamaican Diaspora

NLA Urges Jamaicans to Make Use of Services

The National Land Agency (NLA) is encouraging Jamaicans at home and abroad to make use of the entity’s services to seek assistance with property-related matters. “We all have questions; even...

By: Britney Stevens, June 21, 2024

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), commissions into service the Mitchell Town Pipeline Replacement and Tank Rehabilitation Project in Clarendon South Eastern earlier this year. Among the other participants is Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), students of schools in the constituency and National Water Commission (NWC) representatives.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

$1.5b Earmarked for NWC’s Installation of 35,000 Water Meters This Year

A total of $1.5 billion has been earmarked to facilitate installation by the National Water Commission (NWC) of approximately 35,000 meters during fiscal year 2024/25. This will support the entity’s...

By: Britney Stevens, June 20, 2024

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Gov’t to Undertake Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Initiative

World-Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park to Reopen

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NEPA Advises on Actions to Minimize Environmental Fallout from Hurricane Beryl

Work Done to Shore-Up Infrastructure Ahead of Hurricane Season

Jamaicans Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Beryl

PM Says Jamaicans Have a Right to Enjoy the Island’s Beaches

Economy Able to Withstand Some Shocks – PM

Mentorship Academy Unveiled

NLA Urges Jamaicans to Make Use of Services

$1.5b Earmarked for NWC’s Installation of 35,000 Water Meters This Year

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