Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has informed that a preferred bidder has been identified for the $45-billion Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Dr. Holness provided an update on the critical road infrastructure project during yesterday’s (October 8) sitting of the House of Representatives. “The Government of Jamaica is committed to ensuring...

Ground was broken on Wednesday (September 25) for the Spicy Grove Infrastructure Works Project in Oracabessa, St. Mary, which will entail the development and installation of roadways, water facilities and electricity in the community, as well as the formalisation of land tenure. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who delivered the keynote address during the official contract signing...

A broad consensus was reached on key priority areas, including but not limited to arbitration, outstanding payments and claims during a recent meeting. The meeting chaired by Honourable Robert Nesta Morgan, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, included the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Arlene Williams, other senior ministry officials, Mr. Richard Mullings, President of the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be making significant long-term investments in improving Jamaica’s road infrastructure. “It is going to be a 20-year journey for us to get all our roads into the conditions where we can drive in comfort on all of them. Going forward, the Government is making the commitment, with the...

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing public services and driving economic growth, through its public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatisation initiatives. General Manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the DBJ, Denise Arana, informed a JIS Think Tank on September 17 of the Bank’s critical role in supporting ministries, departments and agencies...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, motorists traversing the Long Hill main road in St. James may experience minor delays. This is as the Agency works to trim overhanging tress located along the corridor. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says there are several trees overhanging the corridor, which...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that a section of the Welcome to Cacoon Castle roadway, in Eastern Hanover, will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic. This closure will come into effect on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, and will remain in effect for 14 days. The roadway will be closed in the vicinity of the Quarry community. The Welcome...