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President, Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Lenworth Kelly, during a JIS Think tank on April18, outlines the importance of conducting proper engineering analysis before the start of construction.

Construction Industry Players Urged to Do Proper Engineering Analysis for Any Development

With Jamaica being susceptible to disasters such as earthquakes, persons within the construction industry are being urged to ensure that proper engineering analysis is done ahead of any development. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on April...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (right); Director of Social Security in the Ministry, Suzette Morris (left); and Chief Technical Director, Audrey Deer Williams, pour mortar during a workday at the Little Angels Learning Centre, Mustard Seed Communities in Spanish Town on April 13.

PHOTOS: Ministry of Labour participates in work day at Little Angels Learning Centre

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Temporary Traffic Changes to be Implemented at the Intersection of Toll Gate Main Road and St. Jago Road in Clarendon

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, addresses a town hall meeting held at the Montego Bay Civic Centre in St James on March 23.

Modernised Cornwall Regional Hospital Being Delivered – Dr. Tufton

Community Relations Officer of the National Works Agency’s (NWA) Western Office, Janel Ricketts.

NWA Undertaking Road Rehabilitation In Trelawny

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his presentation in the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.

3 years ago ParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Bids for Construction of New Parliament Building Being Evaluated

Bids submitted to undertake construction of the new Houses of Parliament are currently being evaluated, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said. He advised that the intention is to break ground in the first quarter of 2023/24 and start construction by the second, citing June 2025 as the estimated completion timeline. “The new Parliament building will become the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on (March 19).

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceLocal GovernmentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Six Road Corridors to be Improved Under $13 Billion CAPEX Project

Work will commence shortly on the $13 billion Special Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme, which targets six strategic high-traffic corridors in the Corporate Area and St. Catherine. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the comprehensive programme comprises road and drainage works, potable water and sewer line upgrades, traffic management and road safety improvements, installation of street lighting, and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).

3 years ago Works / Construction

Construction of Portmore Resilience Park to Begin August

Work is scheduled to begin in August on the development of a resilience park in Portmore that will serve as a hub for recreation, sports, wellness, and entertainment. The development comes as the Government moves to establish Portmore as the country’s 15th parish. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the project will be undertaken on a 26-acre property,...

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Construction of Port Royal Museum Advancing

Construction of the Port Royal Museum is advancing and is slated for completion by the end of May 2023. “Following that, the selected operators will build out the museum’s interior and displays. It is anticipated that the facility will be operational by December 2023,” Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, said during his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate...

3 years ago Works / Construction

Traffic diversion to be effected along Grantham to Trout Hall main road, Clarendon

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the motoring public that a section of the Trout Hall to Grantham main road, Clarendon will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 16. The road will be closed in the vicinity of the old orange orchard in order to facilitate emergency drainage repairs. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Southern Region, Howard Hendriks says...

Workers prepare the concrete foundation for the construction of a rubble wall along a section of the Friendship to Hurlock roadway in St. James.

3 years ago TransportWorks / Construction

Friendship to Hurlock Roadway 50 Per Cent Complete

Work on the rehabilitation of the Friendship to Hurlock roadway in St. James is 50 per cent complete. This was disclosed by Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA) Western Office, Janel Ricketts, who told JIS News that the project is progressing well. “We are focusing on completing a number of items ahead of the application of the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during a site visit to the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, on Friday, March 3.

3 years ago Health & WellnessWorks / Construction

Expansion of ‘Adopt-A-Clinic’ Initiative in St. James

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Adopt-a-Clinic’ initiative continues to expand in St. James, with the Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre (Type Five) next in line for the philanthropic programme. The Adopt-a-Clinic programme seeks to proactively leverage the support of the Jamaican private sector and diaspora to play a more critical role in improving the primary healthcare system. Health and...