During the last fiscal year, the Government spent approximately $5.3 billion on road maintenance and repairs. Speaking in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, said another $637 million was expended on flood mitigation works. He pointed out that these...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is to implement a $212-million community road improvement project in Montego Bay with the aim of improving safety, reduce traffic congestion, travel time, and accessibility to communities in and around the city. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, made the disclosure during...

The Government is appealing for patience and understanding as preparations commence for infrastructure improvements in the Corporate Area and sections of Portmore under the $8-billion Special Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme. CAPEX comprises road and drainage improvements, upgrading of potable water and sewer lines, traffic management and road-safety enhancements, installation of street lighting and underground ducts for fibre optic cables to...

Six Ambassadors-Designate for the Caribbean and Latin American jurisdiction who reside in Havana, Cuba, presented their Letters of Credence to Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on Tuesday (May 10). The Ambassadors-Designate are Their Excellencies, Boniface Vignon, representing the Republic of Benin; Ignatius Graham Mudzimba of the Republic of Zimbabwe; Maher El-Adway, the Arab Republic of Egypt;...

The Government is actively pursuing all opportunities to partner with regional and international stakeholders to transform Jamaica’s food sector in a manner that will ensure the country can sustain itself. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said this paradigm shift is intended to effectively address challenges to food security caused...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) will continue to support the agricultural sector, with the aim of boosting Jamaica’s food security. The assurance comes as the agency works to increase its supply of disease-free plantlets for what it describes as economically important crops. These include pineapples, ginger, and Irish and sweet potatoes. Farmers can also add more plants to the list,...

During the 2021/22 financial year, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advanced the process for construction of Jamaica’s new Houses of Parliament and the development of National Heroes Park. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, said work is set to commence on the project during Jamaica’s 60th year...