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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, drives along the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project, following the roadway’s official opening on Thursday (September 14).

Williamsfield to May Pen Highway Provides Congestion-Free Travel

Users of the May Pen to Williamsfield highway are welcoming the ease of travel from the opening of the thoroughfare. Constructed at a cost of $188 million, the 23-kilometre four-lane highway, which represents Part A of the Southern Coastal Highway...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), pauses for a photo opportunity with College of Agriculture Science and Education (CASE) students (from left) Javon Francis, Michska Douglas, and Shanelle Cunningham. The occasion was CASE’s Research Day and Symposium at the institution’s campus in Portland on Thursday (February 29). The event was held under the theme ‘Empowering the Future and Facing the Task – A CASE for Climate Resilience’.

Gov’t Making Significant Investments in Irrigation Storage and Connectivity for Farmers

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

$95 Million Earmarked for IWECO PROJECT

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Programme to Enhance Climate Change Resilience Gets $6.9 Million

A section of the Harmony Beach Park along Montego Bay’s waterfront in St. James.

Montego Bay Waterfront Protection Project Implementation to Continue in 2024/25

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), looks on as Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Stephen Edwards (left), outlines the scope of works on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road in St. James during a tour of the project on January 8. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left); Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (third right); and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right).

2 years ago Budget 2024/2025Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceParliamentWorks / Construction

$10.2-Billion Allocation for Montego Bay Perimeter Road

A budgetary allocation of $10.2 billion has been made for the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project for the upcoming fiscal year. The sum is contained in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The funds allocated will go towards acquiring the remaining parcels of land needed for the Montego Bay and Long Hill bypass road construction;...

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceParliament

Electronic Land Titling Project Gets $150 Million

The Government has allocated $150 million for the Electronic Land Titling Project, which will continue in the upcoming fiscal year. The sum is contained in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Implemented by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the project aims to improve the efficiency of the land registration process from the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), hands over the New Social Housing Programme contract and keys to beneficiary of the programme, Bertlyn Black (third left) on February 21, at Lancewood in St. Elizabeth. Sharing the moment are (from left) Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Councillor for the Brompton Division, Whitney Smith Currie; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousingPrime Minister

PHOTOS: New Social Housing Programme Surpasses Target

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), hands over the New Social Housing Programme contract and keys to beneficiary of the programme, Bertlyn Black (third left) on February 21, at Lancewood in St. Elizabeth. Sharing the moment are (from left) Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Councillor for the Brompton Division, Whitney Smith Currie;...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign AffairsHousingParliament

$195 Million Allocated to Complete UN House

An estimated $195 million will be used to complete the establishment of a United Nations (UN) House in the upcoming fiscal year. The sum is contained in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The Government-funded project began in 2017 and is scheduled to end in March 2025. It involves the renovation of Block 11 at...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight (left), and Acting Communications Manager at the Early Childhood Commission, Sophia Stewart (right), present environmental learning aids to educator at Beaming Brite Sparks Basic School, Veronica Fairclough. The handover ceremony was held at NEPAS’s Caledonia offices in Kingston on Friday (February 23).

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

PHOTOS: NEPA Presents Environmental Learning Aids to Early Childhood Institutions

Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight (left), and Acting Communications Manager at the Early Childhood Commission, Sophia Stewart (right), present environmental learning aids to educator at Beaming Brite Sparks Basic School, Veronica Fairclough. The handover ceremony was held at NEPAS’s Caledonia offices in Kingston on Friday (February 23).

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), along with (from left) Assistant Vice President of Technical Services at National Water Commission (NWC), Aubery Williams; Councillor of the Dry Harbour Division, Carlton Ricketts; Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Krystal Lee; Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Dr. Phillipa Campbell- Francis; and NWC’s Regional Manager, Richard Williams, break ground for the $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann, on February 16.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Ground Broken for Minard Well Replacement Project

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Friday (February 16), broke ground for the new $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann. The initiative aims to provide a more reliable water supply to the business community in Brown’s Town and surrounding residential areas by replacing the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentGovernor GeneralParliamentWater

More Than $2.5b Projected for Water Supply Upgrading and Expansion During Fiscal Year 2024/25

The Government has programmed approximately 21 water supply upgrading and expansion projects for fiscal year 2024/25, at a forecast expenditure of more than $2.5 billion. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). He informed that...