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The Government has allocated $128.7 million to the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme Bridging Project. This programme aims to place Jamaica in a competitive position that will provide solutions to the structural challenges that are confronted by the local agricultural sector. It also seeks to provide opportunities and lay a solid foundation to fully exploit the market potential that exists for Jamaican...

An allocation of $102 million has been set aside in the 2021/22 fiscal year for the continuation of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project. The project seeks to enhance resilience to climate change among targeted fishing and aquaculture communities of Jamaica. Details of the allocation are outlined in the 2021/22 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the...

The Government will be spending another $1.2 billion in the new fiscal year to continue construction of the Montego Bay perimeter road. The project aims to create a safe and reliable alternative route for motorists travelling across and within Montego Bay, which will result in less congestion within the city and open up new lands to facilitate structured developments. Details...

Approximately $4.2 billion has been budgeted by the Government to bolster the operational capabilities of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in the new fiscal year. Of the sum, $2.3 billion will go towards purchasing helicopters and fixed-wing aircrafts; $1.1 billion to acquire equipment to facilitate the procurement of radar, marine offshore patrol vessels, cameras, software, hardware and other equipment; $450...

The Government has set aside $1 billion to continue the buildout of cybersecurity initiatives of the security forces. The programme aims to facilitate the security force’s enhanced use of technology to ensure national security. In the 2021/22 fiscal year, the money will be used to continue the procurement of software and hardware to build out the cybersecurity capability of the...

The Government will continue work during the 2021/22 fiscal year to further enhance the resilience of Jamaica’s agricultural sector and coastal areas. Some $400 million has been earmarked in the 2021/22 Estimates of Expenditure for the initiative, now before the House of Representatives. The project, which commenced in October 2012, focuses on protecting livelihoods and food security in vulnerable communities...

The Government has set aside $75 million to continue initiatives under the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in Jamaica. The allocation will facilitate final payments on laboratory equipment and complete a training programme for nurses. Details are contained in the 2021/2022 Estimates of Expenditure, which is now before the House of Representatives. PROMAC is being funded...

An additional $650 million has been budgeted to continue work under the Jamaica Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth Programme, during the upcoming fiscal year. This is set aside in the 2021/22 Estimates of Expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives on February 18. The project, which initially ran from September 2014 to June 2020, is intended to strengthen...

The Government will be spending $2.3 billion in the upcoming fiscal year to continue implementation of the voluntary National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaica. NIDS is expected to provide a secure, reliable and unique method of authenticating an individual’s identity. The money, which has been set aside in the 2021/22 Estimates of Expenditure, will be used to complete modifications for...

Approximately $1.13 billion has been earmarked to continue the Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project’s implementation by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, during fiscal year 2021/22. The allocation is contained in the 2021/22 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The Project, which commenced in 2014, is divided into five components and aims to strengthen public...

The Government has earmarked $320 million for the completion of renovation and construction works at Public Building West to facilitate expansion of the Offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The sum will also go towards procurement and installation of a standby power generator and accompanying transformer, and implementation of a fire-suppression system and procurement of pumps. Details of...

A sum of $81 million has been allocated in the 2021/22 Estimates of Expenditure, currently before the House of Representatives, towards the continuation of the Integrated Support to the Jamaica Social Protection Strategy project. The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, through funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It aims to support, protect...