Residents and other stakeholders of Falmouth, Trelawny; and Ocho Rios, St. Ann, stand to benefit significantly from several infrastructural developments being undertaken in those resort towns, which are at various stages of implementation or completion. Among these, according to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, are construction of the $300-million Bend-Down Market in Falmouth, and the Fisherman’s Complex in...

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) will continue expansion works at the Montego Bay Freeport terminal during the 2018/19 fiscal year, in response to increased demand for cruise and cargo services at that location. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his 2018/19 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 20 under...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is sparing no effort in ensuring the safety and security of Jamaicans. “We will continue our commitment to enhanced security measures through zones of special operations and states of public emergency as well as a suite of other intelligence-driven and targeted responses,” Mr. Holness said. He was making his contribution...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) is poised to close 2017/18 in a strong financial positon, with an out-turn of $330 million. This represents a significant turnaround in the FCJ’s accounts over a two-year period, which has seen the entity improve from a deficit of $90 million at the end of the...

Cabinet has approved the development of a cruise-shipping terminal at Port Royal, creating a platform for the restoration of the sector in the historic town. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2018/19 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20. He said that Port Royal is one of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Economic Growth Council (EGC) is assuming new roles, having achieved the objectives it was initially established to pursue. These new engagements, he said, include monitoring the Government’s performance in relation to specific growth-related policies and its members serving as investment ambassadors. The Prime Minister made the announcement during his 2018/19 Budget...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is focused on protecting the agriculture sector against the devastating effects of natural disasters. He noted that agriculture is a key growth industry, and damage to the sector due to heavy rains and flooding resulted in slow gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2017/2018. “Agriculture is so important to our...

The Government has mandated the Factories of Jamaica (FCJ) to implement three projects to develop more than 1.5 million square feet of space over the next three to five years, which will be dedicated to commercial and industrial enterprises Among the engagements expected to be facilitated are agro-processing, business process outsourcing (BPO), manufacturing, distribution and warehousing. Prime Minster, the Most...

Persons with gang association and those who are a part of criminal organisations will soon be placed on a watch list. Making his contribution to the 2018/19 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said research is being undertaken to guide the establishment of a watch list. He said persons...