25 Years of Pioneering Sustainable Development

For over twenty-five years, Can-Cara Limited has played a transformative role in Jamaica’s residential and commercial property, and water sectors. Can-Cara is regulated by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) & Water Resources Authority (WRA).

Through its subsidiaries, Can-Cara Development Limited (CCDL) and Can-Cara Environment Limited (CCEL), the company provides innovative and sustainable solutions to pressing national challenges.

The Can-Cara Story

Joseph “Junior” Lincoln, O.D., a Jamaican-born businessman, music pioneer, and philanthropist, is celebrated for his role in elevating Jamaican music to global prominence. In 1999, his spirituality and deep commitment to community service drove him to create Can-Cara Development Limited—a venture into the uncharted territory of Housing Development. With no prior experience in the sector, Lincoln’s determination led to the establishment of a pioneering company that today is synonymous with sustainable development and impactful solutions for communities across Jamaica.

This year, Can-Cara proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of transformative contributions to Jamaica’s communities. The company expanded its footprint in 2001, becoming Jamaica’s newest utility company and the first privately-owned water and wastewater treatment plant in the Caribbean region under its subsidiary, Can-Cara Environment. This business emerged as a key player in providing drinking water and wastewater treatment services to communities, while Can-Cara Development continues to offer affordable housing solutions islandwide. Lincoln himself is now noted as a pioneering expert in Sustainable Development with 25 years of success under his belt.