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A section of the roadway in the Treadlight community of Clarendon, which will be rehabilitated at a cost of $150 million under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund' (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Project.

Major Road Rehabilitation Project For Treadlight

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is set to roll out a major road rehabilitation project in the community of Treadlight in Clarendon, effective July 2020. The project, being implemented under the JSIF Integrated Community Development Project 2 (ICDP), is...

Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Ivan Anderson, addresses a virtual Town Hall, hosted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and NROCC on Tuesday (June 23), to discuss the environmental impact assessment report on the proposed Montego Bay Bypass.

Construction Of Montego Bay Bypass To Begin In 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), breaks ground for the rehabilitation of the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital sewage treatment plant on Friday (June 19). He is joined by (from left) Director of the North Eastern Regional Health Authority (NERHA}, Fabia Lamm; CEO of Marshall Construction Company Ltd, Alphanso Reynolds; NERHA’s Chairman of the Board of Management, Tyrone Robinson; and Director of Projects, Institutional Benefits & Facilities Management at the National Health Fund, Orett Clarke.

Sewage Treatment Plant At St. Ann’s Bay Hospital To Be Rehabilitated

Prime Minister, the Most Hon, Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially commission into service a new bridge in Bowden Hill, St. Andrew, on Thursday (June 18). He is assisted by (from left) Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor, Delroy Williams; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Member of Parliament, West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

PM Commissions Bowden Hill Bridge

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), breaks ground for the $180-million expansion of the Annotto Bay Hospital in St. Mary, on June 12. Also participating are (from left): Managing Director of Otiga Engineers, Douglas Bowes; Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, Dr. Norman Dunn; Regional Director with the Ministry, Fabia Lamm; and Health Promotion and Public Relations Manager at the National Health Fund (NHF), Shermaine Robotham.

Ground Broken For $180-Million Facility At Annotto Bay Hospital

(FILE) Minister of Science, Energy & Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes her contribution to a panel discussion at the fourth Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Meeting, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday, February 27.

6 years ago TransportWorks / Construction

KMA Road Traffic Signals To Be Upgraded

The Government is looking to spend in excess of US$900,000 to upgrade the road traffic signal system across the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) this fiscal year. The project falls under the Urban Traffic Management System, which is a component of the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme. "We will be installing critical infrastructure such as traffic safety cameras, traffic signal battery...

Workers apply asphalt to a section of the Fairfield Bridge to Taylor Avenue roadway in St. James.

6 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Rehabilitating Roads In Westmoreland And St. James

The National Works Agency (NWA) is rehabilitating sections of roadway in the parishes of Westmoreland and St. James. In Westmoreland, the Mount Airy to Orange Hill roadway in Negril is being repaired at a cost of $22.3 million. Community Relations Officer at the NWA (Western Region), Janel Ricketts, told JIS News that the project includes construction of concrete cross drains,...

6 years ago DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Development Continues: UDC Construction and Planning Ongoing Despite Setbacks

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) supports the Government of Jamaica’s thrust towards restarting and ramping up work in the construction sector for economic stimulation and growth during this time. UDC projects are advancing despite challenges posed by the efforts to stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. The Corporation, in its commitment to continuing these development projects...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press briefing on Monday (May 4) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

6 years ago AgricultureCoronavirusPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Full Reopening Of Agriculture And Construction Sectors

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Cabinet has started to promote the full reopening of certain sectors, starting with agriculture and construction. “Last week, we announced the exemptions for the agricultural sector; we expect the agricultural sector to turn out in full force and we have announced the exemptions for the construction sector,” the Prime Minister said during...

6 years ago Works / Construction

Dunrobin Avenue To Twickenham Park Corridor Pilot For Lengthman Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that the pilot phase of the Government’s Lengthman Programme will commence on the Dunrobin Avenue to Twickenham Park corridor, which spans St. Andrew and St. Catherine. The Lengthman programme, which was announced by Prime Minister Holness during his 2020/21 Budget Debate presentation earlier this year, will commence with high-trafficked corridors and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on April 28.

6 years ago CoronavirusWorks / Construction

Construction Industry Exempted

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that the construction industry has been included in the relevant exemption schedules, under the Disaster Risk Management Act. “Construction is an area where we can get quick projects going. We are, therefore, amending the Disaster Risk Management Order No. 4 to allow for persons employed or contracted to undertake construction by...

6 years ago Budget 2020/2021ParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Significant Investment In Infrastructure Under GIDP

To further reduce congestion and improve travel times, several areas across the island are slated to benefit from the construction of bypasses and road improvement works under the Government’s new Greater Infrastructure Development Programme (GIDP). This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during his contribution to the 2020/21 Budget Debate in House of Representatives on March...