Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Matthew Samuda, says the Government has allocated $350 million to lessen the impact of the dry spell affecting several regions across the island. Addressing a special press briefing at Jamaica House on Wed
Read MoreThe Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) has launched its 2025 Plastic Free Summer campaign in an effort to drive behavioural change around the use of single-use plastics across the island. Minister without Portfolio in the ministry Matthew Samuda, noted that there had
Read MorePrime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground today (July 4, 2025) for the launch and commencement of Phase One of the highly-anticipated Western Resilience Water Project. The biggest and most impactful water project to serve western Jamaica, the Western Resilience W
Read MoreNEW 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.
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