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Newly constructed covered walkway at Cove Primary School in Hanover.

Cove Primary School In Hanover Gets Covered Walkway

The Cove Primary School near Lucea in Hanover now has a covered walkway, which better protects students from inclement weather, including providing easier access to the restrooms. The $1.6-million project was undertaken by the Sandals Foundation, which recently handed over...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague speaks with JIS News while on a tour of the Tinson Pen-based Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) in St. Andrew, on December 29.

Flooding Of Tinson Pen To Be Addressed

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Lights Not Working, Motorists Advised To Proceed With Caution In Vicinity Of Flanker

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Culvert Replacement to be undertaken along the White River to St. Ann’s Bay roadway in St. Ann

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1).

Cabinet Approves Expenditure For Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, highlights a point while addressing a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1).

4 years ago Works / Construction

Jamaica Conference Centre To Be Renovated

Renovation works are slated to begin shortly at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Port Royal Street in downtown Kingston. This follows Cabinet’s approval for the award of a $115.08-million contract to Geecho Consultants and Construction Limited to undertake the works. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the announcement at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday...

4 years ago Works / Construction

Work Schedule For Shortwood Road Fording Repairs Modified

The National Works Agency (NWA) has modified the traffic arrangements for Shortwood Road, St. Andrew, where works commenced on Saturday on the Benson Ford. The NWA is undertaking repairs to the Ford, to include the construction of concrete pavements at both approaches. Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that the work is slated to be...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left, seated), signs the contract for the enactment of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project on November 24 in a ceremony held at Jamaica House. Other signatories pictured from left (seated) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; General Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), America’s Division, Yun Peng Lu; and Country Manager, CHEC Jamaica, Dangran Bi. Observing the proceedings are (standing, from left) Caretaker, St. James Central, Heroy Clarke; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington; Managing Director, National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Stephen Edwards; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi; Chairman NROCC, André Nelson; and Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Chinese Embassy, Fan Jianghong.

4 years ago TransportWorks / Construction

US$274.5-Million Contract Signed For Montego Bay Bypass

A US$274.5-million contract was signed on Wednesday (November 24) for the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project, which will see construction of a 14.9-kilometere bypass of the city. This is expected to create a safe and reliable alternative route for motorists travelling that direction. It will also assist in reducing traffic congestion within the city. Scope of work includes the construction...

4 years ago Works / Construction

PSA: Manchester Road to be Closed this Evening

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road between Williamsfield and Cumberland in Manchester will be closed tonight (Thursday, November 11, 2021). The road will be closed for eight hours, starting at 9:00 p.m in order to carry out emergency works on a storm water drain. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Southern Region, Howard Hendriks says...

The National Works Agency (NWA) clears a section of the Unity Hall roadway in St. James after heavy rains on Monday (November 8).

4 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Clears Blocked Roads In St. James And Hanover

Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), Janel Ricketts, says the agency has been successful in clearing roadways in St. James and Hanover that were blocked due to heavy rains, on Monday (November 8). “In St. James, we had sections of the Barnett to Adelphi (roadway), as well as sections of the Montego Bay to Great River (Hanover)...

4 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Mobilizes Teams to Clear Blocked roads in St. James

The National Works Agency, (NWA) has mobilized work teams to clear roads several roadways across the parish of St. James. This follows torrential rainfall, overnight, which has significantly impacted a number of roadways across the parish. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says sections of the Barnett to Adelphi corridor as well the Montego Bay to...

Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon Juliet Holness, addressing residents during the official opening of the Gordon Town Road on Friday (October 29).

5 years ago Works / Construction

Cane River Road To Be Repaired

Repairs are to be undertaken on the Cane River Road in St. Andrew East Rural, says Member of Parliament for the area, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness. “I will say to the residents, I’ve started to look at the Cane River Road and you are actually on the list for repairs in the Budget this year… so look out; we...