The proposed development of the New Negril Area over the next 20 years is expected to result in the creation of additional resort rooms, attracting more than 1.6 million tourists per year, with the potential to generate annual revenues of over US$218.8 million. It is also expected to create 31,552 direct jobs and a similar amount indirectly over the medium...

The Lengthman Programme is slated to come on stream in the coming months, to assist with the maintenance of roadways across the island. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5. He noted...

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...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says that 10 technologies have been shortlisted for climate-proofing of the agriculture, coastal resources, water, and energy sectors. These technologies were considered from a list of 187 items that were derived from a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) specific to climate change adaptation and mitigation. The Minister, who...