Minister with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, is appealing to all Jamaicans to exercise caution during and after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, particularly in areas affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. Minister Morgan is urging members of the public not to attempt to cross flooded roads, gullies, or bridges under any circumstances. He warned that strong or...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is urging motorists across western Jamaica to exercise extreme caution while travelling during the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa, particularly in areas prone to flooding and power outages. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Office, Janel Ricketts, is reminding the public that no one has the right of way when traffic signals are out...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has been assessing several vulnerable areas across the island in preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa. Addressing a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22), Minister Morgan said that among the areas evaluated are McGregor Gully in the Corporate Area. “We visited McGregor Gully along with the Office of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Government has a strong disaster management template in place as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches Jamaica. “The Government really did significant work before, during and after Hurricane Beryl [last year] to ensure that the country was able to recover stronger,”...

Repairs will be undertaken on the Montpelier road in St. James following the completion of water improvement works being carried out by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, gave the commitment while addressing journalists during a tour of the Montego Bay...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Government is prioritising safety and adherence to proper procedures as work progresses on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road project in St. James. Minister Morgan, who toured sections of the project on Wednesday (October 15), informed journalists that while there...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, says work on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road project in St. James is 80 per cent complete. “We have also started the Long Hill Bypass, where work is going on in earnest,” the Minister pointed out. He also informed that the...