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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing Wednesday's (October 22) special press briefing on preparations for tropical storm Melissa, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

NWA Assessing Vulnerable Communities

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...

Strong Disaster Management Template in Place – Works Minister

Montpelier Road Will Be Repaired – Minister Morgan

A section of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James.

Gov’t Prioritising Safety and Protocol in Montego Bay Perimeter Road Works

Work on Montego Bay Perimeter Road 80 Per Cent Complete

3 months ago Works / Construction

PHOTOS: Minister Morgan Receives Courtesy Call from Bermuda’s Premier

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), greets Premier of Bermuda, Hon. E. David Burt, during a courtesy call on Tuesday (October 14). The meeting was held in the Minister’s Courtesy Lounge, located at the National Works Agency (NWA) Corporate Office on Maxfield Avenue in Kingston.

The Troy Bridge in Trelawny being reconstructed at a cost of $231 million.

3 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

$231M Troy Bridge Reconstruction Project on Track for December 2025 Completion

The $231-million Troy Bridge reconstruction project in Trelawny remains on track for completion in December 2025, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to restoring vital transportation infrastructure and revitalising communities impacted by the structure’s collapse in 2021. The update was provided by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), converses with Construction Manager at West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON), Patrick Turner (left), during a tour of the construction site of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters in Spanish Town, on Wednesday (October 8). They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right); and Chief Technical Director, Security Risk Reform and Transformation Policy Division in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Delroy Simpson. The project is undertaken at a cost of $2.3 billion and is being funded through the Government’s Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme.

3 months ago National SecurityWorks / Construction

$2.3-Billion Police Headquarters to Ignite New Era of Development in Spanish Town

Construction of the St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in Spanish Town will usher in the transformation of the old capital, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He noted that the $2.3 billion invested in the construction of the major security hub will serve as a catalyst for major development to bolster...

Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), Western office, Janel Ricketts.

4 months ago Works / Construction

Traffic Signals Commissioned Near Green Island High School

Two new traffic signals have been commissioned in Green Island, Hanover, to enhance road safety for both motorists and pedestrians, particularly around the busy corridor near the Princess Grande Hotel and Green Island High School. Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), western office, Janel Ricketts, said the project was funded by the Princess Group. “They came in...

A worker observes as an excavator clears soil and debris during road rehabilitation work on Eltham Boulevard in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The roadway is being upgraded under the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. The work involves rehabilitation of two kilometres of the roadway and the installation of sidewalks.

4 months ago Works / Construction

PHOTOS: Work Under Way on Eltham Boulevard in Spanish Town Under SPARK

A worker observes as an excavator clears soil and debris during road rehabilitation work on Eltham Boulevard in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The roadway is being upgraded under the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. The work involves rehabilitation of two kilometres of the roadway and the installation of sidewalks.

Communication and Customer Services Manager, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw.

4 months ago Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

Section of Spanish Town Bypass to Be Closed for Culvert Replacement

Commencing at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, the section of Spanish Town Bypass between the roundabout at Jose Marti Technical High School and Michael Manley Drive will be closed. The closure, which is to facilitate the replacement of a failed culvert, will be in effect until 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14. Manager of Communication and Customer Services...

Minister of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. James North Western, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fifth left), and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (fourth left), participate in the symbolic breaking of ground for the 1092 Palms Apartment Complex in Ironshore, Montego Bay, on Friday (August 15). Joining them (from left) are Project Manager, Henan Fifth Construction Group, Changfong Fu; Deputy Managing Director of Henan Fifth Cnstruction Group, Yumzing Zhang; Councillor for Montego Bay North Eastern, Senator Charles Sinclair; Director of Heritage Captial Shares International, Shelly-Ann Grant; Chief Executive Officer at LS Holdings Construction, Sean Lawrence; Director of LS Holdings Construction, Stephen Grant; Project Developer with LS Holdings Construction, Vincent Hutchins, and Lead Contractor at Henan Fifth Construction, Qishan Liu.

5 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentWorks / Construction

Mayor Hails US$5-Million Luxury Apartment Complex to Be Built in Ironshore

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has hailed the commencement of construction of a new US$5-million luxury apartment complex in Ironshore, St James. Speaking at the official ceremony to break ground for the complex on Friday (August 15), Councillor Vernon described it as a strong signal of investor confidence in the city’s growth and development. “I am happy to...