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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre); Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left); and Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, engage in discussion while standing in the Sandy Gully, where desilting activities were under way. The officials visited the site on Wednesday (October 22) to observe the ongoing flood mitigation works being spearheaded by the NWA in preparation for the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, expected to affect Jamaica within 48 hours.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre); Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left); and Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, engage in discussion while standing in the Sandy Gully, where desilting activities were under way. The officials visited the site on Wednesday (October 22) to observe the ongoing flood mitigation works being spearheaded by the NWA in preparation for the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, expected to affect Jamaica within 48 hours.

NWA Undertakes Emergency Desilting of Sandy Gully Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The National Works Agency (NWA) spearheaded desilting works along the Sandy Gully in Kingston on Wednesday (October 22), in preparation for the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa. These works were also undertaken to safeguard the Sandy Gully Bridge, which has...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), greets Montego Bay Perimeter Road workers in St. James during a tour of the project on Wednesday (October 15). Looking on is Project Manager at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Hongsheng Gui (third left).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), greets Montego Bay Perimeter Road workers in St. James during a tour of the project on Wednesday (October 15). Looking on is Project Manager at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Hongsheng Gui (third left).

Montpelier Road Will Be Repaired – Minister Morgan
A section of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James.
A section of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James.

Gov’t Prioritising Safety and Protocol in Montego Bay Perimeter Road Works
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) recipient, Denique Groves (second right), cut the ribbon for her new home in Shooters Hill, Bull Bay, St. Andrew, on October 15. Sharing in the moment are Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), and Chair of the NSHP, Judith Robb-Walters.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) recipient, Denique Groves (second right), cut the ribbon for her new home in Shooters Hill, Bull Bay, St. Andrew, on October 15. Sharing in the moment are Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), and Chair of the NSHP, Judith Robb-Walters.

NSHP Building Resilience in Housing Stock – PM
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) presents New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) recipient Gloria Williams (second right) with a symbolic key during the handover of her new home in Red Hills, St. Andrew, on October 15. Sharing in the moment are Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central, Hon. Delano Seiveright (right), and Chair of NSHP, Judith Robb-Walters.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) presents New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) recipient Gloria Williams (second right) with a symbolic key during the handover of her new home in Red Hills, St. Andrew, on October 15. Sharing in the moment are Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central, Hon. Delano Seiveright (right), and Chair of NSHP, Judith Robb-Walters.

Census Data Will Better Guide Government in Addressing Housing Needs – PM

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), tours the Bogue leg of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road project in St. James, on Wednesday (October 15). Joining the Minister are (from left) Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke; Managing Director at the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Stephen Edwards, and Project Manager at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Hongsheng Gui.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Work on Montego Bay Perimeter Road 80 Per Cent Complete

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, says work on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road project in St. James is 80 per cent complete. “We have also started the Long Hill Bypass, where work is going on in earnest,” the Minister pointed out. He also informed that the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is joined by State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Hon. Krystal Lee, as they officially unveil the sign for the Queenhythe Pond Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann , on October 10.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Queenhythe Pond Park Officially Opened

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (October 10) officially opened and handed over the newly developed $3.98 million Queenhythe Pond Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann. The project formed part of the Government’s Urban Renewal and Development Programme and was executed under the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development. In his address, Dr. Holness said...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) breaks ground for the construction of a 68,000 square foot three-story Boot 2 commercial complex in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on Friday, October 10. He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Boot, Alexcia Boothe; Architect of Boot 2, Leighton Hamilton; Owner and Operator of Boot Service Station, Wayne Boothe; Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda; and Managing Director of Henan Fifth Construction Group, Riulin Ji.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceInvestmentPrime MinisterTourism

Local Entrepreneurs Urged to Invest in the Country

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaican investors to capitalize on the current favourable economic environment to invest in the country. “The Government has created economic certainty, a proper regulatory environment, an environment where [investors] can get access to credit that they must take advantage of,” Dr. Holness stated. The Prime Minister was speaking at...
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The Troy Bridge in Trelawny being reconstructed at a cost of $231 million.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

$231M Troy Bridge Reconstruction Project on Track for December 2025 Completion

The $231-million Troy Bridge reconstruction project in Trelawny remains on track for completion in December 2025, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to restoring vital transportation infrastructure and revitalising communities impacted by the structure’s collapse in 2021. The update was provided by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), is greeted by Deputy British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Jonathan Cook, during a business briefing and press engagement for the United Kingdon (UK) Trade Mission to Jamaica 2025. The engagement was held at the British High Commission in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 8).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentInvestment

Minister Hill Reaffirms Gov’t’s Commitment to Strengthening Jamaica’s Investment Climate

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fostering and maintaining the enabling conditions necessary to attract and retain investors. Addressing a business briefing and press engagement for the United Kingdom (UK) Trade Mission to Jamaica 2025 at the British High Commission in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 8), Senator Hill...
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St. Thomas Parish Manager, Social Development Commission, Lorian Peart-Roberts.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

SDC Hopeful Morant Bay Urban Centre Traffic Will Pour Into New Economic Village

The Social Development Commission (SDC), St. Thomas, is banking on the anticipated foot traffic from the Morant Bay Urban Centre to breathe life into its new Economic Village, a quarterly market space designed to empower local micro and small businesses. Launched on September 26 as part of a broader push for community-based entrepreneurship and local economic growth, the Economic Village...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, at Gordon House, on Thursday (September 18).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Government to Craft New Medium-term Economic Plan

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says in this term, the Government will craft a new medium-term economic plan, designed not just to preserve discipline but to unlock opportunities and improve the lives of Jamaicans. He said the plan will focus on boosting long-term growth and productivity, deepening financial inclusion and resilience and strengthening social protection for vulnerable...
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