The Government of Jamaica will be investing more than $2.63 billion to purchase 100 buses to boost the fleet at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC). Cabinet has approved the award of a US$18,900,000 contract to Von’s Motor and Company Limited for the supply and delivery of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses. This was disclosed by Minister without...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government is prepared to respond to the drought conditions impacting sections of the island. He noted the availability of more than $552 million across several ministries and agencies. “We certainly do not hope for a protracted drought; that is not in...

The water tank that was stolen from Negril Primary School in Westmoreland will be replaced soon. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, “I have instructed the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) to have that tank replaced in the coming days and to ensure that there...

The Cabinet has given approval for 3,813 new posts at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its four regional companies. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement while closing the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 26. “That is across the National Solid Waste Management Authority...

Road, water and sewerage improvement works will be undertaken in sections of the Corporate Area at a cost of $1.24 billion. Cabinet has approved the award of a contract for the Munroe/Wellington Road Water and Sewerage project, which will entail sections of Old Hope Road, Retreat and Seymour Avenues. Bacchus Engineering Works Limited will be engaged to carry out the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, is highlighting the need for a review of the role of the Cabinet in the public procurement process. Opening the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12, Dr. Clarke said data suggest that often, the Cabinet process can take up to 25 per...

Cabinet has approved a map of the proposed parish of Portmore, prepared by the National Land Agency (NLA). This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, during Wednesday’s (March 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. He said the map’s approval is a “technical step” that forms...

Cabinet has approved implementation of the US$20-million (approximately $3-billion) Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunities (SPIRO) Project. This follows submissions from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with comprehensive justification by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, provided details...

Retired public servant Dr. Carlton Davis on Thursday (March 7), launched his autobiography entitled ‘My Life’, which chronicles his over 40 years of distinguished service in the public sector. Dr. Davis, served as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Jamaica civil service between 1993 and 2008. In his remarks at the book launch held King’s House, Governor- General, His Excellency...