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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, displays a block of asphalt while making his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).

Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Now 96 Per Cent Complete

The US$575-million Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is 96 per cent complete. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during his 2025/26 Sectoral...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 3.

$2.8 Billion Earmarked for Gully Repairs, Flood Management

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground on the Ferry to Rock Pond Pipeline Project in St. Andrew on Tuesday, May 27. Joining him (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Duane Smith; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton; and Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission, Herman Fagan. The over $1 billion-project will benefit more than 26,000 residents in the Red Hills and surrounding communities.

Over 26,000 St. Andrew Residents to Benefit from $1 Billion Ferry to Rock Pond Pipeline Project

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).

Work Being Carried Out on 50 Roads under SPARK

Gov’t Earmarks $832M for Hurricane Mitigation Work Islandwide

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right), pauses for a photo opportunity with St. Thomas-based business owners, who are among the first clients who will occupy spaces at the Morant Bay Urban Centre. Event was the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the project on May 15.

12 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentInvestmentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

“St. Thomas, I Did Not Forget You” – PM Holness

A new day has dawned for the parish of St. Thomas with the opening of the $6-billion Morant Bay Urban Centre on Thursday (May 15) by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The facility, which will serve as a centralised location for businesses and government services, is expected to spur economic development for the transformation of St. Thomas,...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third from left), listens to a point from Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right) during a tour of sections of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James on Thursday, May 8. Sharing in the conversation (l-r) are Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke; Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC), Stephen Edwards; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan; and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Homer Davis.

12 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Will Unlock Full Potential of Western Jamaica

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project will unlock the full potential of western Jamaica by reducing traffic, enhancing business, and connecting communities. “The perimeter road is here to boost efficiency, it is here to assist the economy, it is here to create a better...

12 months ago Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

The SPARK Programme Now Up and Running in the West

Work on the highly anticipated Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement (SPARK) road rehabilitation programme has commenced in the Western Region. The programme will see several road improvement projects being undertaken in phases. With approximately $442 million being earmarked for the first phase of the programme. Community Relations Officer at NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says that work has commenced on...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), converses with President, St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robotham (left), on Wednesday (April 30) during the organisation’s monthly meeting at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town. Listening is Vice President, Marvin Hayden.

1 year ago TransportWorks / Construction

New Portmore Gateway in Design Phase

The Government is currently designing a new entrance to Portmore in St. Catherine. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan. He said the project aims to ease traffic congestion for motorists exiting Mandela Highway to enter the municipality. “So, you see that ‘parking lot’...

2Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, displays a copy of the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme progress report, while addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry held at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (April 30).

1 year ago Works / Construction

Gov’t Building Roads for the Future – Minister Morgan

The Government, through the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme, is building roads that are durable, sustainable and reliable. “What we're doing at SPARK is we're building out roads, not just for the present but for the future,” said Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), is greeted by President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robothom (left), on Wednesday (April 30), at the organisation’s monthly meeting held in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. At right is Vice President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Marvin Hayden.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Government to Embark on Drainage Study in Spanish Town to Address Flooding

The Government will be embarking on a study of the drainage systems in sections of St. Catherine, particularly Spanish Town and Old Harbour, to take corrective action against flooding. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, at the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s monthly meeting at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town on Wednesday (April 30).

1 year ago DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Gov’t Proposes Establishing One Road Regulatory Authority

In a move to regulate the management of Jamaica’s road infrastructure, the Government has proposed the implementation of a unified ‘One Road Authority’. The regulatory body will monitor and manage the various road networks, addressing long-standing issues related to maintenance, accountability, and development. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon....