The Government has instructed the National Works Agency (NWA) to develop on a concept for more efficient access into and out of Portmore, using the Mandela Highway. This will see a project being done in two phases and will include a 1.7-kilometre-long two-lane ramp from the Mandela Highway to Municipal Boulevard, inclusive of a new 120 metre-long bridge across the...

Work continues apace on the redevelopment and expansion of the Garmex Freezone with three of four factory buildings under phase one to be delivered in short order. The fourth building is expected to be completed by the end of July 2021. In May 2020, ground was broken for the first of two phases for the project, being undertaken by the...

The Government will be undertaking several road infrastructure projects aimed at improving vehicular movement and pedestrian safety on the nation’s roads. To this end, work is set to begin this year on the Braeton Road to Hellshire Main Road and Grange Lane, in St. Catherine, and East King’s House Road, Arthur Wint Drive and the Washington Boulevard Bridge, in Kingston....

As at the end of March 2021, a total of 69 applications for land were processed, with 66 recommended for approval for divestment. The approval was undertaken in accordance with the Policy Framework and Procedures Manual for the Divestment of Government-owned Lands. The total value for the properties approved for divestment during the period was $349,830,930.00. This was stated by...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, says several legislative amendments are being undertaken to support the implementation of an electronic land registration system. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5, Mr. Warmington said drafting instructions were issued to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel...

The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) has provided $55 million in assistance to clients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those in the productive sector. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, who made the disclosure while making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May...

Despite the economy contracting by 8.3 per cent for the October to December 2020 quarter, relative to the corresponding period in 2019, Jamaica continues to show signs of recovering from the resulting fallout precipitated by the coronavirus (COVID-19). This analysis is based on the review of the latest key indicators, undertaken by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). Speaking during...