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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground on the Ferry to Rock Pond Pipeline Project in St. Andrew on Tuesday, May 27. Joining him (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Duane Smith; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton; and Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission, Herman Fagan. The over $1 billion-project will benefit more than 26,000 residents in the Red Hills and surrounding communities.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground on the Ferry to Rock Pond Pipeline Project in St. Andrew on Tuesday, May 27. Joining him (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Duane Smith; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton; and Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission, Herman Fagan. The over $1 billion-project will benefit more than 26,000 residents in the Red Hills and surrounding communities.

Over 26,000 St. Andrew Residents to Benefit from $1 Billion Ferry to Rock Pond Pipeline Project

More than 26,000 residents in Red Hills and surrounding communities in St. Andrew will benefit from a more reliable water supply under the more than $1-billion Ferry to Rock Pond Pipeline Project. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).

Work Being Carried Out on 50 Roads under SPARK
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).

Gov’t Earmarks $832M for Hurricane Mitigation Work Islandwide
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right), pauses for a photo opportunity with St. Thomas-based business owners, who are among the first clients who will occupy spaces at the Morant Bay Urban Centre. Event was the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the project on May 15.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right), pauses for a photo opportunity with St. Thomas-based business owners, who are among the first clients who will occupy spaces at the Morant Bay Urban Centre. Event was the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the project on May 15.

“St. Thomas, I Did Not Forget You” – PM Holness
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third from left), listens to a point from Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right) during a tour of sections of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James on Thursday, May 8. Sharing in the conversation (l-r) are Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke; Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Stephen Edwards; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan; and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Homer Davis.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third from left), listens to a point from Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right) during a tour of sections of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James on Thursday, May 8. Sharing in the conversation (l-r) are Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke; Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Stephen Edwards; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan; and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Homer Davis.

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Will Unlock Full Potential of Western Jamaica

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Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

The SPARK Programme Now Up and Running in the West

Work on the highly anticipated Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement (SPARK) road rehabilitation programme has commenced in the Western Region. The programme will see several road improvement projects being undertaken in phases. With approximately $442 million being earmarked for the first phase of the programme. Community Relations Officer at NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says that work has commenced on...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), converses with President, St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robotham (left), on Wednesday (April 30) during the organisation’s monthly meeting at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town. Listening is Vice President, Marvin Hayden.
TransportWorks / Construction

New Portmore Gateway in Design Phase

The Government is currently designing a new entrance to Portmore in St. Catherine. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan. He said the project aims to ease traffic congestion for motorists exiting Mandela Highway to enter the municipality. “So, you see that ‘parking lot’...
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2Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, displays a copy of the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme progress report, while addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry held at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (April 30).
Works / Construction

Gov’t Building Roads for the Future – Minister Morgan

The Government, through the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme, is building roads that are durable, sustainable and reliable. “What we're doing at SPARK is we're building out roads, not just for the present but for the future,” said Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), is greeted by President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robothom (left), on Wednesday (April 30), at the organisation’s monthly meeting held in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. At right is Vice President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Marvin Hayden.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Government to Embark on Drainage Study in Spanish Town to Address Flooding

The Government will be embarking on a study of the drainage systems in sections of St. Catherine, particularly Spanish Town and Old Harbour, to take corrective action against flooding. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, at the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s monthly meeting at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town on Wednesday (April 30).
DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Gov’t Proposes Establishing One Road Regulatory Authority

In a move to regulate the management of Jamaica’s road infrastructure, the Government has proposed the implementation of a unified ‘One Road Authority’. The regulatory body will monitor and manage the various road networks, addressing long-standing issues related to maintenance, accountability, and development. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Now 90 Per Cent Complete

The multibillion-dollar Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is 90 per cent complete, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, has advised. Addressing Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, he said work has been completed on Part A, which entails the May Pen to Williamsfield...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, displays a copy of a Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme progress report, as he addresses Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Work Being Carried Out on Many Roads under SPARK Programme

Thirty-eight roads are under construction through the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, who provided an update during Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said some roads have been completed. Among the completed roads...
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