The National Housing Trust (NHT) will be expanding the scope of home grants and its targeted institutional loan programme, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. Dr.
The Government will be implementing an artificial intelligence (AI) workforce-readiness strategy, following recommendations by the National Artificial Intelligence Task Force. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon.
The 20 per cent duty concession, which currently applies to pickup trucks used by farmers, will now be extended to include other mid-sized commercial vehicles typically utilised in farming. Prime
The Government is conducting a Strategic Road Maintenance Review, focusing on institutional and governance arrangements, with a view to establishing a single authority to streamline oversight and governance. “With this
The Angels Toll Plaza in St. Catherine is set to be expanded with three additional lanes for improved traffic flow, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced.
The Government’s Special Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme represents a strategic initiative to modernise urban infrastructure by integrating road, drainage, sewerage and broadband upgrades. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a $1 billion Solidarity Programme that will provide one-time cash grants of $20,000 to 50,000 vulnerable Jamaicans. To be eligible
The national minimum wage will be increased from $15,000 to $16,000 per 40-hour work week, effective June 1, 2025, representing a 6.7 per cent increase. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most
The Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is now 95 per cent complete. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the remaining segments, from Yallahs Bridge to Port
Over the next two years, 300 young Jamaicans will be enrolled in an Expanded Apprenticeship Programme in critical industries that urgently need more skilled labour. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Administration’s investment in Jamaica’s national security apparatus is yielding positive results, noting that the country is now safer than at
The National Water Commission (NWC) will, this year, be investing $1.4 billion to lay sewer lines along Monroe Road, Retreat Avenue, Seymour Avenue and Old Hope Road in the Corporate
The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) continues to provide affordable housing solutions for low and middle-income-earning Jamaicans as well as provide for the regularisation of informal settlements. Providing an update
The Government has developed an accelerated construction apprenticeship programme, in partnership with construction firms, to respond to the need for additional labour. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, in
The Government is working towards the creation of a Centralised National Road Registry, which will be a census of all existing roads in Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is projecting to commence construction of 15,009 housing solutions across the island during the upcoming fiscal year, which begins April 1. Making his contribution to
A sum of $15 billion will be earmarked over the next three years to enhance communities with limited infrastructure. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,
The HEART/NSTA Trust intends to launch a Skills on Demand portal, which will connect skilled professionals with potential employers and clients. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the
Up to 10 per cent of the housing solutions in the National Housing Trust (NHT) current housing plan will be reserved for contributors under the age of 35 years old.
Children born on or after the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence, who are wards of the State or beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), will
The Government will make available $200 million to provide tuition grants to at least 1,000 tertiary students in good academic standing but in need of financial support. Prime Minister, the
The National Housing Trust (NHT) will develop one-bedroom apartment complexes, particularly within or near urban centres, as starter homes. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while
An additional $1 billion is to be dedicated to rural water systems for the upcoming 2024/2025 Financial Year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his
The national minimum wage will be increased from $13,000 to $15,000 per 40-hour work week, effective June 1, 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase. Prime Minister, the Most Hon.
The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) is to undertake the development of 14,000 housing solutions out of the national target of 70,000. To date, the entity has achieved approximately 4,000
Jamaica has an opportunity to satisfy some of the regional demand for aggregates, says Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness. Delivering his 2023/24 Budget Debate presentation in the House
Effective April 1, 2023, the flat rate for the minimum weekly pension will increase by 74 per cent, moving from $1,700 to $3,000. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,
The Government will continue to strengthen the country’s legislative framework under Plan Secure Jamaica. Plan Secure Jamaica provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to tackling crime and ensuring a safe
Five hundred fifth and sixth-form graduates who have not matriculated to tertiary studies will benefit from a one-year special internship in government entities and companies of private-sector partners. They will
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a 30 per cent cut in renewal fees for public passenger vehicles (PPVs). He said that the support, which will last
The National Commission for Violence Prevention is now developing a 10-year evidence-based National Action Plan, with recommendations for legislative changes and institutional building. The Plan will also include governance and
Effective June 1, 2023 the national minimum wage will increase from $9,000 to $13,000 per 40 hour work week. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during
Effective April 1, Jamaicans will no longer be required to pay tuition or administrative fees for HEART-NSTA Trust programmes up to level four (associate degree), says Prime Minister, the Most
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) have been tasked with establishing special security operations around key infrastructure projects. Prime Minister, the Most Hon.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will make his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16). He is expected to highlight
Education received the largest share of the 2023/24 Budget for recurrent programmes outside of debt payments and compensation of employees. A sum of $142.9 billion is earmarked for the sector
Effective July 1, 2022, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will revise its policy on subsidies for homeownership Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the revision will see income
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has developed a new financing and product delivery framework that is intended to significantly increase the supply of new housing solutions. The move is in
Effective July 1, 2022, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will double the disability grant benefit, allocating up to $300,000 per individual. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced that
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains unwavering in its strategic focus and resolve to disrupt and dismantle criminal gangs, interdict dons and gunmen, and confiscate
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced measures to support the entertainment sector, which will reopen on Friday, March 18, These include a special $150-million window to be
For the 2022/23 financial year, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will focus on the monetisation of its land assets through divestments, as well as the continuation of its project management
For the 2022/23 fiscal year, the National Water Commission (NWC) will remain committed in its efforts to improve the aged infrastructure and expand the coverage of its network across the
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke, is crediting Jamaica’s economic recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) to the prudent fiscal measures implemented by the Government.
Jamaica’s debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is projected to recover to 96 per cent by March 2022 as the economy continues its strong rebound from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The
Operations at bauxite and alumina company, Jamalco, are expected to resume by June 2022. Production at the Clarendon-based plant was halted due to a major fire last August that destroyed
The Government has allocated $89 million to the Auditor General’s Department (AGD) to clear unaudited financial statements of public entities under a ‘Backlog Audit Project’. Minister of Finance and the
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says that the Government is committed to ensuring that the nation’s poor and vulnerable are protected from the
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the police will continue to do the meticulous investigative work necessary to dismantle all the gangs in the country. Making his contribution
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the use of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) has worked to reduce murders and shootings wherever they have been deployed. “I remain
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund will provide $50 million, through a partnership with the National Education Trust (NET), towards
The National Works Agency (NWA) will continue work under the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) as the main capital road project for the 2021/22 fiscal year. This was disclosed
The Government will be promulgating a new Protected Areas Act to enable the creation and regulation of a National Protected Areas System (NPAS) that is representative of Jamaica’s biological and
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says significant progress was made during 2020/2021 to replace aged water and sewage pipelines in the Corporate Area. Making his contribution to the
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says construction of the new Parliament building is expected to start early in financial year 2022/23. He said that the detailed designs and
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the use of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) has worked to reduce murders and shootings wherever they have been deployed. “I remain
New Government Members of Parliament (MPs), who form the backbench, are currently undergoing training in parliamentary governance. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who informed
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says major infrastructure upgrades are on for Portmore in St. Catherine and Montego Bay, St. James. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Budget
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says over the next 12 months the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will be undertaking several climate-resilient projects across the island. The infrastructure projects
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that more new companies and businesses were registered in the 2020/21 financial year than at any other time in the country’s history.
