Fayval Williams (File photo)
Cabinet has given approval for the award of a contract in the amount of $187,662,532 to NF Barnes Construction and Equipment Company Limited for the construction of a retaining wall along Gordon Town Road in St Andrew.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Fayval Williams, made the disclosure at a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday, February 3.
The roadway collapsed during heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020, leaving many residents marooned.
“While touring the area shortly after the heavy rains, the prime minister indicated that it would cost the Government $200 million to effect repairs to the road,” Williams said.
Dr Christopher Tufton
The central Jamaica parish of Manchester has been placed under a more restrictive two-week curfew as the health authorities worry about a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases there.
At the same time, residents of St Ann and St James have been warned that they could be next for enhanced COVID-19 measures if the current protocols which are in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus on the island are not adhered to.
The Manchester curfew takes effect Monday, January 25 and will remain in force until Monday, February 8. It will run from 7pm to 5am daily. The rest of the country remains under a 10pm to 5am curfew.