Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness, says that the Government is undertaking a series of transformational projects that will create the largest concentration of near-port logistics lands anywhere in the Caribbean. He noted that the US$80-million Westlands Expansion Project, for which ground was broken in July 2025, is the first of these initiatives. The project will add...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has outlined climate resilient plans to redevelop Black River in St. Elizabeth, which was devastated by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Delivering his 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19), Dr. Holness highlighted the historical significance of the coastal town and the extensive damage it sustained...

The Government of Jamaica is advancing the national growth strategy through the introduction of the Facilitated Acceleration of Strategic Transformation (FAST Jamaica), a new framework designed to accelerate major investment projects and economic growth. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday...

The Government will be fixing 47 bridges across the island under the Accelerated Bridge Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan, in making the disclosure, said that several of these bridges are in parishes that were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. He said that three of them were damaged during the...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will begin preparations for the fifth instalment of its flagship export development programme, ‘Export Max V’, which is scheduled to be launched in early 2027. The programme is designed to develop a cluster of export-ready companies by positioning them competitively to seize international market opportunities and boost export earnings. JAMPRO’s Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton,...

Modular container homes, aimed at providing rapid, affordable, and durable housing, have begun arriving on the island, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague. The Minister, who has responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, said the units will address the urgent shelter needs following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. He...

Seven Government entities have signed lease agreements to occupy spaces at the newly opened Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas. The entities include the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs – Justice Reform Centre; the Jamaica Information Service (JIS); Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ); the Department of Correctional Services (DCS); the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA); the Passport,...