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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), and President, Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Richard Mullings (right), in discussion with Divisional Manager for Waterworks, Isratech, Gregory Chin Loy, about the high-density polyethylene pipes manufactured in Jamaica, during the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) seminar, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on November 25.

Consultations to Be Held on Establishment of One Road Authority

Consultations will be held with key stakeholders regarding the establishment of the One Road Authority, which will regulate the management of Jamaica’s road infrastructure. The regulatory body will monitor and manage the various road networks, addressing long-standing issues related to...

Police to Step Up Enforcement Against Persons Who Damage Public Roads

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, delivers remarks during a follow‑up meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre at the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 20).

St. James Work Crews Clear Over 1,600 Truckloads of Debris in 22 Days of Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Restoration work in progress along the Sign main road in St. James.

NWA Repairing Sign Main Road in St. James

Gov’t Earmarks $5B for Post-Hurricane Emergency Infrastructure Recovery

Minister with Responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development Hon. Robert Morgan (right) engages in conversation with Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Hon. Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert, during a tour of the constituency on November 7.

6 months ago Works / Construction

Minister Morgan Tours Trelawny Southern

Minister with Responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan says the National Works Agency (NWA) is working to create access, so that emergency services can reach residents in South Trelawny affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. “The NWA is creating access for emergency services and for persons to start going about...

6 months ago Disaster ReliefHurricane Relief & RecoveryWorks / Construction

Majority of Trelawny Northern Roadways Cleared Following Hurricane Melissa

Most roadways in Trelawny Northern have been successfully cleared by the National Works Agency (NWA) and contractors, following Hurricane Melissa’s impact. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the majority of roadways are now accommodating either single- or double-lane traffic. “North Trelawny is a very important tourist...

The Chelsea bridge in St. James, which was severely damaged during the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa.

6 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryWorks / Construction

NWA Reports Steady Progress Reopening Roads in Western Jamaica Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The National Works Agency (NWA) has been making steady progress in reopening roadways across western Jamaica that were impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Office, Janel Ricketts, reports that despite widespread damage across the region, most affected roadways have now been reopened to at least single-lane access. “We had quite a bit of damage in...

6 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryWorks / Construction

Several Blocked Roads Cleared to Restore Access to Communities

Several blocked roadways have been cleared to restore access to communities most seriously impacted by Hurricane Melissa, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan. “In my last update, I would have told you that our main priority is providing a corridor for persons to be able to...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a special media briefing on Hurricane Mlissa recovery at Jamaica House on Monday, November 3.

6 months ago Works / Construction

Minister Mckenzie Announces National Cleanup Campaign

A national cleanup campaign will be undertaken following the devastation caused across the island by Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said he will announce the roll out of the initiative later this week. “A part of any recovery must be keeping our cities, towns and communities clean,” he said, while addressing a special...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides on update on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts during a special media briefing at Jamaica House on Friday (October 31).

6 months ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentWorks / Construction

Authorities Report Significant Progress in Clearing Major Roadways Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Significant progress has been made by the authorities in clearing major roadways in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a special media briefing at Jamaica House on Friday (October 31). Mr. McKenzie said, based on information received from Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic...

6 months ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryWorks / Construction

Road Clearance Operations Commence Following Hurricane Melissa

The Government has commenced efforts to clear blocked roadways and restore access to communities most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. These include engaging the services of contractors and owners of heavy-duty equipment. Clearing the roadways will also allow relief supplies to reach thousands of people who have lost their homes and belongings in the disaster. Minister without Portfolio in the...