The Government is investing billions of dollars in the development of irrigation schemes to improve farmers’ access to water. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in providing details in his 2024/25 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 21, said that among the projects is the Southern Plains Irrigation Scheme at a cost of $1.5 billion....

The Government has developed an accelerated construction apprenticeship programme, in partnership with construction firms, to respond to the need for additional labour. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, in making the announcement in his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 21, that the programme will include a three-month pre-apprenticeship period. The apprenticeship...

The Government is working towards the creation of a Centralised National Road Registry, which will be a census of all existing roads in Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21), said that the Registry will contain information on the geographic location and...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is projecting to commence construction of 15,009 housing solutions across the island during the upcoming fiscal year, which begins April 1. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that more than 96 per cent of the solutions are...

A sum of $15 billion will be earmarked over the next three years to enhance communities with limited infrastructure. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21. He said that the programme will be undertaken through the Housing Agency of Jamaica...

Children born on or after the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence, who are wards of the State or beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), will be eligible for the Jamaica 60 HOPE (Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity and Empowerment) For Children Trust Fund. Jamaica celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on August 6, 2022. In his contribution to the...

An additional $1 billion is to be dedicated to rural water systems for the upcoming 2024/2025 Financial Year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21. Mr. Holness said the significant investment is intended to meet the need for the resource by...