Government has executed a further bauxite levy concession agreement with Russian aluminium company, UC Rusal, for an additional two years. The agreement will see the company benefiting from a relief...

The country is expected to receive final approval for US$942,000 in grant funding this month to facilitate the preparation of Jamaica’s Third National Communication, and the Biennial Update Report to...

A total of 1,342 wooden units have been built under the Jamaica Emergency Housing Programme, as the Government continues to provide shelter for the most vulnerable. This was disclosed by...

Government is to acquire several properties as it moves to regularise the land occupation of 330 residents of informal settlements across the island. The properties are to be acquired under...

The Government has been provided with US$125,000 by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) to implement the second phase of the Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP). An initiative...

Two automatic weather stations, which will enhance the climate data collection capacity of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica are to be acquired this year, under a $27.5 million grant agreement....

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell has written to Energy World International (EWI) giving the company the requisite notice regarding the revocation of their licence. This...

Over one million Jamaicans are expected to have improved water supply under a $1 billion Tank and Pump Rehabilitation Project. Under the programme, 52 wells have been identified for rehabilitation,...