NEW HOTELS which are currently in development in Jamaica are now required to provide beach access to locals, according to a Jamaican minister. Matthew Samuda, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, said hotel proposals currently being approved
Read MoreOver $1.4 billion written off under NWC amnesty – Minister Matthew Samuda Minister with responsibility for water, Matthew Samuda, says the National Water Commission (NWC) has written off over $1.4 billion while collecting more than $547 million under its ongoing amnesty programme. T
Read MoreThis year, the Government will continue modernising the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, digitising operations and enhancing the country’s ability to provide real-time measurements and reports. Minister Matthew Samuda made this disclosure during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate pre
Read MoreThe annual observance of World Water Day highlights the critical role of water in communities across the island and underscores the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all Jamaicans have full access to this necessary resource. The Minister emphasized that working to ens
Read MoreMarcus Garvey Technical High School in St. Ann was abuzz with activities as it hosted the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Annual Parish Achievement Day and Exposition 2025, on Thursday March 27. Among the schools that participated were Inverness Primary and Infant, Brown’s Town Primary, Claph
Read MoreApproximately 2,500 residents from several communities in southern Trelawny will benefit from more reliable access to potable water under a $75 million project being undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC). Minister Matthew Samuda broke ground for the Jackson Town Pipeline P
Read MoreUnemployment rate is 3.5% The declining unemployment rate signals that Jamaica is on a promising path of growth and development.
Read MoreThe Government of Jamaica is fully committed to ensuring that communities throughout Jamaica have access to potable water. Considering what has been happening, the Government has been proactive in tackling the situation head on, knowing that while it will not be a walk in the park,
Read MoreThere is a popular saying that “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere”. For this year’s Read Across Jamaica Day 2025 under the theme “Celebrating Jamaica: Steaming Towards the Future, Honing Good Character”, we engaged students on the importance of r
Read MoreOver 1500 volunteers participated in the 2024 beach clean up activity to show that through environmental stewardship, we can restore our waterways and mangrove forests.
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