The Government has revved up its land ownership programme, which is set to deliver some 676 parcels during the current financial year, surpassing the 102 lots that were approved for sale last year. Additionally, the Government provided security of tenure to 500 residents in Effortville, Clarendon; Canterbury, St. James; Cousins Cove, Hanover, and communities in St. Andrew, at a cost...

The Government is currently working to identify funding to undertake the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP). This was announced by Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, during his contribution to the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21. He informed that the Ministry, along with Minister of Finance and Planning,...

A transportation hub is to be constructed in Portmore, St. Catherine, as the Government works to improve the efficiency of the public passenger system in the Kingston Metropolitan Region (KMR). The project, which will cost approximately €47,312,093, is expected to be undertaken over 24 months. Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, made the announcement on...

Public transportation operations in downtown Kingston are expected to be significantly improved by June 2016, when the Government is slated to roll out new arrangements. Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, made the announcement during his 2015/16 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 21. “The new arrangements will see improvements...

Five potential bidders will be invited to participate in the Request for Proposal stage for the privatisation of the Norman Manley International Airport. They have been identified and shortlisted by the Enterprise Team, which has been established to supervise the privatization process. Making his contribution to the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21, Minister of...

Construction of the North/South leg of Highway 2000 is scheduled to be completed by the first quarter of 2016. Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 21. The Highway is being constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company...

The Caribbean has joined six other regions across the world that boast a Women in Maritime Association (WiMA). The Articles of Association, signaling the birth of the Women in Maritime Association, was signed on Friday, April 17, during the closing session of a week-long conference on the establishment of a Women in Maritime Association in the Caribbean, at the Holiday...