The Government will be advancing the Vernamfield Lite Project, which entails a focused, phased rehabilitation of the existing airstrip in Clarendon to create an international aerodrome capable of accommodating the largest commercial aircraft in operation. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives...

The Government will advance the development of the Government Campus at National Heroes Circle as a national priority. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19). Dr. Holness said the project brings together the Houses of Parliament, key ministries...

For the next two years, transfer tax on properties in the four parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa will be reduced by 50 per cent to support redevelopment and relocation efforts. The affected parishes are Trelawny, Hanover, Westmoreland, and St. Elizabeth. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget...

The new port being proposed for St. Thomas will be developed as a mixed-use facility, which will provide backup to the Port of Kingston in the event of a major disaster. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the decision to pursue a multi-use development was prompted by a strategic reassessment of the project’s scope following the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is moving from planning to implementation under the Port Antonio Master Plan, beginning with the US$81 million Port Antonio Bypass. The bypass will comprise an 18 kilometre corridor, to be delivered in two phases. The first phase, spanning Norwich to Turtle Crawl Harbour in Portland, will feature seven kilometres...

The first phase of the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) will be developed over four years at a cost of $8 billion, covering 200 acres of the 700-acre property. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while making his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 19). Dr. Holness...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) will oversee the construction of a new Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). “Cabinet has already given approval for the acquisition of lands for this new facility,” he said, during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19. Dr....