Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Port Royal Development project is being pursued in a “very holistic way” with the participation and support of residents, who must own the development.
“We cannot displace the people who live in Port Royal; they must become a part of the development,” he said.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is hailing the inaugural call of the cruise ship, Marella Discovery II, to the historic town of Port Royal on Monday (January 20) as a success.
She said the feedback from the visitors indicate that they were pleased with the day’s activities, which included a tour of various sites in the Corporate Area and nearby parishes.
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The historic town of Port Royal, in Kingston, welcomed its first cruise ship, the Marella Discovery II, on Monday (January 20).
It was also the first time that a ship was stopping at the newly constructed Port Royal Cruise Port, constructed by the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ).
After the ship docked at approximately 8:00 a.m., Ministers of Government, led by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, toured the new facility and welcomed the passengers to the island.
Addressing the media, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said this is a historic day for the country, which should bring many economic benefits.
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Mexican company, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP), says the level of investments made in Jamaica is indicative of its belief in Jamaica and the country’s prospects for growth.
The firm officially took over management of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) last October, through its local subsidiary, PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), under a 25-year concession agreement.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GAP, Raul Revuelta, said the investment decision rested heavily on the strides that Jamaica has been making.
As of January 1, 2020, the Government will impose a ban on the local manufacture, distribution and use of expanded polystyrene foam products used in the food and beverage industry.
This is being done as part of initiatives to place greater focus on pollution control.
Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Senator Matthew Samuda said that public education has been done and he is comfortable that people are aware.
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