Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he believes the Government has “taken all the necessary measures” to ensure that confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are contained, and new infections minimised. These interventions include a $10-billion budgetary provision, identifying and establishing quarantine and isolation health facilities, quarantining persons suspected of contracting the virus and isolating confirmed cases, and equipping health...

The Government has increased access to climate finance and finalised the development of Jamaica’s country programme for engagement with the Green Climate Fund, with a pipeline of projects totalling more than US$200 million. This investment, which was done in 2019, will help to improve access for funding climate investments in both adaptation and mitigation actions. Additionally, the Government developed tools...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s macroeconomic achievements, particularly during 2019, have enabled the country to address the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak. “Our debt is decreasing, more people have jobs, inflation is tamed, our capital markets are strong, interest rates are the lowest in our history, we have increased the ability to withstand external shocks, our international...

An additional 5,000 to 10,000 youth are being targeted for engagement through job placements in the private sector, as part of the scaling up of the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme. The announcement was made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his contribution to the 2020/2021 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to safeguarding Jamaica’s coastal areas, which, he noted, are integral to the national economy. He said that about 50 per cent of the country’s economic assets, including commercial and industrial facilities and tourism infrastructure, which contribute to 90 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) are located on...

During the financial year 2020/21, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will expand the Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP), targeting efficient developers who are able to deliver housing solutions within the $5-million to $8-million range. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 19. Under...

The Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city, is scheduled to get under way during fiscal year 2020/2021. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, disclosed this during his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 19. The project, which will last for four years, will be undertaken...