Head Office to Close March 4 and 5, Attractions Remain Open with Strict Limitations
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) wishes to advise that our Head Office, located at the Office Centre Building in downtown Kingston, will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 4, 2021 and Friday, March 5, 2021. The UDC Head Office is scheduled to re-open for business on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
Grants issued to women craft traders at all UDC Craft markets to reduce the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable persons
Kingston, Jamaica: February 9, 2021 – The Urban Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Harmony Beach Park is the new name for its flagship project in Montego Bay. Harmony Beach Park emerged as the winning submission for the Corporation’s ‘Name the Park’ competition, which ran for three weeks in August 2020. Over 250 entries were received via the competition website, social media platforms, and through drop-off boxes. The Corporation congratulates Mr Kevon McIntosh who has copped the top prize courtesy the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF).
ANNUAL NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS EVENTS CANCELLED
Corporation Committed to Public Safety
Kingston, Jamaica | November 5, 2020: The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises that there will be no staging of its signature New Year’s Eve events, Fireworks on the Waterfront and Fireworks On The Bay this year. The Corporation recognises the new realities brought on by COVID-19 and supports the Government of Jamaica’s efforts to curb the spread of this novel virus.
UDC and UN Women: A Partnership for Safety and Resilience
UDC’S STATEMENT REGARDING THE STATUS OF ITS ANNUAL REPORT
October 23, 2020, | Kingston, Jamaica: The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) seeks to clarify reports regarding the status of its Annual Reports and its responsiveness to the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) as shared in recent media publications. The Board and Management of the Corporation are committed to transparency, accountability, and good governance which have been key areas of focus over the past few years.
TWO SISTERS CAVE REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC
UDC concerned for public safety
October 12, 2020. Kingston Jamaica: The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) notes with concern, the reports of illegal access to its property and the wanton disregard for public health and safety by members of the public trespassing at Two Sisters Cave, Hellshire, St. Catherine.
Kingston, Jamaica | October 2, 2020: For the second consecutive year, The World Famous Dunn’s River Falls & Park has been nominated for the Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction by the World Travel Awards. Now in its 27th year, the World Travel Awards is the most prestigious honours programme in global travel and tourism that recognises and awards excellence in all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
Historic Jamaican Town added to Programa Patrimonio Vivo
Jamaicans invited to visit the Falls for J$500
Kingston, Jamaica: August 3, 2020: From August 3 – 17, 2020 Jamaicans are invited to visit the World-Famous Dunn’s River Falls & Park for J$500.00 each for adults and children as the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and the St. Ann Development Company (SADCo) launches its Summa’ Buss promotion at the Falls.
