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Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. PJ Patterson (right), is in light conversation with Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (centre), and his wife, Dr. Rose Davies. Occasion was a recent function to honour Dr. Davies for his 21 years as Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Dr. Davies Hailed for Strengthening Financial System

Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies has been hailed for strengthening regulation of the financial sector and improving the Jamaica’s economic competitiveness. Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson said Dr. Davies brought stability to the country’s financial system by...

Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (seated second right), interacts with students of Mona Heights Primary during the launch of a road safety campaign at the Transport Centre in Kingston, today (February 17). Others (from left) are: Executive Director, National Road Safety Council, Paula Fletcher; Senior Superintendent of Police, Fitz Bailey; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell; and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson.

Safety Audit to be Done on All New Road Projects

Major Projects Manager at the NWA, Horace Cotterell, speaking at a town hall meeting in Negril recently.

NWA Begins Phase two Work in Negril

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr Morais Guy (2nd right), getting acquainted with a map of the Hatfield area, during his tour of informal settlements in Central Westmoreland on January 15 and 16. Others (from left) are: Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing Regional Manager in Savanna-la-mar, Sherene Newman; Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz; Director of Lands in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Vincent Haldane; and Sales Collection Officer, Everton Lynch.

Informal Settlements in Westmoreland to be Regularised

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Prime Minister Hands Over 40 Land Titles to Clarendon Residents

11 years ago TransportWorks / Construction

$280 Million Being Spent To Repair Roads in West Rural St. Andrew

The Government is spending $280 million to repair roads in sections of West Rural St. Andrew, under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). This was disclosed by State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, following a tour of National Works Agency (NWA) projects in the area on February 16. Mr. Azan, who was accompanied by representatives from...

11 years ago Works / Construction

Heavy Rains Leave Several Roads Blocked in Portland/St. Mary

Heavy rainfall during the past 48 hours has resulted in the blockage of roadways in Portland and St. Mary. Stephen Shaw, Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA) says that in Western Portland four blockages occurred between Lennox and White Gate in Black Hill. Mr. Shaw says the roadway has been cleared allowing single lane...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (5th right), cuts the ribbon to a two-bedroom model unit situated in the Hills of Boscobel development in St. Mary, to mark the official hand over of the units to their new owners during a presentation ceremony in that community on December 11. Also pictured (from right) are: Managing Director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), H. Karl Bennett; Permanent Secretary in the Housing Ministry, Audrey Sewell; Member of Parliament for Western St. Mary, Joylan Silvera; and Chairman of the HAJ, Derick Latibeaudiere. During the ceremony long time occupants of land in the adjoining community of Boscobel View, were presented with titles to those properties.

11 years ago Works / Construction

Govt. to Assist in Completing Unplanned Developments

The Government is currently seeking to identify suspended unplanned developments that it can assist in bringing to completion. This should result in the regularisation of informal settlements and a higher standard of living for these residents who are mainly low income earners. Making the disclosure on December 11 at a key and land title presentation ceremony in the Hills of...

Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), observes while Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Miss Lucille Brodber (right), makes a point to Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Miss Jennifer Edwards (2nd left). Occasion was the launch of the Government’s first recycling project at the Anglican Church, in Part Maria, St. Mary, on December 4. At third left is Deputy Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Francois Chalifour.

11 years ago Works / Construction

Govt. Launches Recycling Project

The Government has launched its first recycling project, which is seeking to recover some 4,690 tonnes of PET material (plastic bottles), and the creation of employment for over 3,000 persons over the next three years. Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, said the project is an environment protection initiative, playing an integral role in the development of...

12 years ago TechnologyWorks / Construction

Jamaican Innovation to Reduce Cost Of Road Repairs

A $7 million investment by Government in a new locally produced, low-cost concrete mix is expected to save the country millions in road repair costs, improve road safety, and make potholes a thing of the past. Made from local aggregate and waste material from bauxite processing, the product was developed by the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS)...

13 years ago TransportWorks / Construction

Palisadoes Shoreline Project Completed Within Budget

Work on the Palisadoes Shoreline Protection Project in Kingston has been completed within budget, Transport, Works and Housing Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, has announced. He made the disclosure during Friday’s, February 15, media briefing at the Transport, Works and Housing Ministry’s offices in Kingston, where he updated journalists on a range of projects and developments, being spearheaded by...

14 years ago TransportVision 2030Works / Construction

Davies Provides Update on Three Major Infrastructure Projects

The Government has decided to take the necessary steps towards the implementation of three major infrastructure works, which are critical to the country's future development. The three projects are the North-South link of Highway 2000; the Gordon Cay Container Transshipment Hub; and the Fort Augusta Terminal. Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies, made the disclosure in...