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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Mrs. Audrey Sewell, addresses the 24th session of the general assembly of Ministers and High Level Authorities on Housing and Urbanization in Latin America and the Caribbean (MINURVI), at Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 27. In her address, Mrs. Sewell reiterated Jamaica’s commitment to the plans and programmes of MINURVI.

Jamaica Committed To Programme of MINURVI

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Mrs. Audrey Sewell, says Jamaica is committed to the plans and programmes being pursued by the Ministers and High Level Authorities on Housing and Urbanization in Latin America and the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon., Portia Simpson Miller (left), and Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, lead the applause for the work being done by the ministers and high level authorities on housing and urbanization in Latin America and the Caribbean (MINURVI), as the organisation opened its meeting at the Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (August 27).

Govt Committed To Providing Housing for Jamaicans

A view of the Harbour Bridge in Pear Tree River, St. Thomas, which the Transport, Works, and Housing Ministry is slated to replace with a new structure to be built at a cost of approximately $49.5 million, over the next six months.

$49.5 Million to Construct Bridge at Pear Tree River

State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (centre), is provided with details about mangrove research and development at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Marine Laboratory and Biodiversity Centre at Port Royal, by Outreach Officer, Chauntelle Green (2nd left), during a tour of the facility on July 28. The UWI has partnered with the National Works Agency (NWA) to undertake a mangrove re-planting project along the Palisadoes Road shoreline, in Kingston. Also listening (from left) are: NWA Major Projects Director, O’Reilly Henry; NWA Chief Executive Officer, E.G. Hunter; and Director, Mona Geo-Informatics Institute (MGI), University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee.

NWA Partners with UWI to Replant Mangroves along Palisadoes Road

(Seated from left) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller; Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan; Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), Everton Hunter; and Managing Director of Alcar Construction and Haulage Company, Junior Leslie, affix their signatures to a contract for the construction of a box culvert bridge in the farming community of Wood Hall, St. Catherine. The signing ceremony was held at the Jamaica House Banquet Hall in Kingston on July 27.
Observing (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell; Mayor of Spanish Town, Norman Scott; and Deputy Mayor and Councilor for the Ginger Ridge Division, Ralston Wilson. — (Seated from left) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller; Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan; Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), Everton Hunter; and Managing Director of Alcar Construction and Haulage Company, Junior Leslie, affix their signatures to a contract for the construction of a box culvert bridge in the farming community of Wood Hall, St. Catherine. The signing ceremony was held at the Jamaica House Banquet Hall in Kingston on July 27. Observing (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell; Mayor of Spanish Town, Norman Scott; and Deputy Mayor and Councilor for the Ginger Ridge Division, Ralston Wilson.

Wood Hall to Get Box Culvert Bridge

11 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Undertaking Improvement Work at North Gully

The National Works Agency (NWA) is undertaking a $14 million project, aimed at increasing the carrying capacity of the section of the North Gully, which runs through the Capital Heights community in Central St. James. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, told JIS News that the project represents the second phase of a targeted approach to...

11 years ago InformationWorks / Construction

Contract Awarded for KMA Water Project

Cabinet has awarded a contract for US$7.2 million to undertake improvement work to the water supply systems serving the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA). Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, told a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 17 that the US$7,235,646 contract has been awarded to Deryck Gibson Limited. Included in...

State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (left), points out to officials of his Ministry, defects in the old Hellshire bridge, in Portmore, St. Catherine, while on a tour of the area, today (June 16). A $69 million contract was signed between the Government and YP Seaton and Associates, to construct a new bridge, earlier in the day. Work is to begin on the bridge by the end of June.

11 years ago Works / Construction

Hellshire Bridge to Be Constructed At a Cost of $69 Million

The Government has signed a $69 million contract with YP Seaton and Associates for the construction of the Hellshire Bridge in Portmore, St. Catherine. Construction is set to begin by the end of June, and will last for six months. The bridge is the only link to the community of Hellshire, and has been closed since last year due to...

State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (2nd left), is assisted by Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) Director, Carolyn Gardner (centre); and Mandeville Mayor, Councillor Brenda Ramsay (2nd right), to cut the ribbon at Thursday’s (June 11) re-opening ceremony for West Road in Cobbla, Manchester. The road was rehabilitated at a cost of $6.5 million, under Phase Four of the JEEP component of the Ministry’s Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP).

11 years ago Works / Construction

North East Manchester Road Rehabilitated

The 1.9-kilometre West Road, which serves residents of Cobbla and adjacent communities in North East Manchester, has been rehabilitated by the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Housing, at a cost of $6.5 million. The road, which had deteriorated extensively, was repaired under Phase Four of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP), a component of the Ministry’s Major Infrastructure Development Programme...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies (centre), emphasises a point while addressing a press briefing yesterday (May 21), at his Maxfield Avenue offices in St. Andrew. He is flanked by Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Richard Azan.

11 years ago Works / Construction

Funding Identified for Southern Coastal Highway Project

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies, says a source has been identified to provide funding of US$250 million to begin construction of the Southern Coastal Highway. He said talks are now taking place between himself and the Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, to add the project to the budget. “We have identified...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (3rd left), signs contracts for over $1 billion for road repairs and the building of bridges under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP), today (May 21), at his Ministry’s Maxfield Avenue offices, in St. Andrew. Others participating in the signing are (from left): Operations Director with S and G Road Surfacing, James Samson; Member of Parliament for South East Clarendon, Mr. Rudyard Spencer, and General Manager with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Xutao Chen. Standing from left are: Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Morais Guy; Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Scean Barnswell; Communications Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Richard Azan.

11 years ago Works / Construction

$1 Billion to be Spent on Infrastructural Projects

In another two weeks, infrastructural projects valued at over $1 billion will commence, under the US$352 million Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). Signing of the contracts to improve roadways and build bridges took place today (May 21), at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, in Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies; the main contractor, China Harbour Engineering...

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (2nd right), is shown where to sign the $38.2 million contract for construction of the Linstead Transportation Centre in North West St. Catherine, by Chairman of the Transport Authority, Norton Hinds (right). Occasion was the signing ceremony held on Thursday (May 7), at the project site. Others (from left) are: Managing Director of Black Brothers Incorporated Limited, which will construct the centre, Patrick Crawford; and Transport Authority Managing Director, Donald Foster.

11 years ago Works / Construction

$38 Million Transportation Centre to be Built in Linstead

A $38 million transportation centre is to be built in Linstead, which will benefit over 400 public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, and commuters, while easing traffic congestion in the St. Catherine town. Being developed by the Transport Authority (TA), the Linstead Transportation Centre is expected to complement the previously built Linstead Taxi Stand. Work is slated to commence shortly and...