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The Rural Water Supply Company, formerly Carib Engineering Corporation Limited (CECL), started April 1983, is wholly owned by the government and was set up to implement the Yallahs Pipeline Project that was meant to be the first phase of the Blue Mountain Water Supply Programme. CEC's role was later expanded to include responsibility for island wide supply schemes, and eventually...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is the main institution responsible for all major water and sewerage operations, including: production of water collection, water treatment and disposal of urban sewage. Provision for rural water is shared between the NWC and the Parish Councils.

To provide a world-class service through high levels of efficiency, productivity, superior customer service and cost effectiveness, to satisfy the requirements of our global supply chain customers.

NMIA AIRPORTS LIMITED is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) which was incorporated in 2003. The Airport is operated under a 30-year Concession Agreement with AAJ, and is held to specific performance targets. The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is located on a picturesque peninsula twenty minutes from Kingston’s business center. It is bordered by the...

The Toll Authority, an agency of the Ministry of Transport and Works was created under the Toll Roads Act. It is mandated under the provision of the Toll Roads Act to regulate the operations and maintenance of the toll roads, monitor the compliance of the concessionaire(s) with the terms of the Concession Agreement and ensure that the Minister is kept...

The Road Maintenance Fund Board is comprised of 11 directors and a chairman. It manages the pool of funds for the specific maintenance of main roads and structures island-wide, pursuant to section (4) of the Main Roads Act. There are over 5000km of roadway designated as main road which falls under the purview of the Board. The scope of the...

The Port Authority of Jamaica is a statutory corporation established by the Port Authority Act of 1972. It is the principal maritime agency responsible for the regulation and development of Jamaica’s port and shipping industry. The Port Authority is responsible for the safety of all vessels navigating the ports of entry and regulation of the tariffs charged on goods passing...

To develop a modern, safe and profitable airport system that is environmentally responsible; provides world-class service; and contributes substantially to the national economy while promoting the expansion of air transportation and its related industries.

The Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB) is the body charged under the Professional Engineers Registration Act (PERA) of 1987, with responsibility for the registration of professional engineers and for regulating the practice of engineering in Jamaica. These services are carried out for a fee, current rates of which are available from the PERB offices. The PERB falls under the portfolio...

NWA Mission To plan, build and maintain a reliable, safe and efficient main road network and flood control system, which: Protect life and property; Support the movement of people, goods and services; Reduce the cost of transportation; Promote economic growth and quality of life; Protect the environment.