Jamaica Rural Water Plan Puts US$50 Million to Work
The Government of Jamaica has launched a US$50 million rural water and infrastructure programme covering eight communities. The funding will bring water, sewerage, roads, and electricity improvements over 18 months. The post Jamaica Rural Water Plan Puts US$50 Million to Work appeared first on The Rio Times .
A significant US$50 million investment has been announced to bring essential services to six rural communities across three parishes in Jamaica. The Jamaica rural water and infrastructure programme, funded jointly by the Caribbean Development Bank and the island's Consolidated Fund, aims to improve water, sewerage, roads, and electricity in eight communities.
The Caribbean Development Bank is providing US$35 million, while the remaining US$15 million comes from Jamaica's main government revenue account. These improvements, set to be completed over an 18-month period, will benefit communities in St Mary, Trelawny, and St Elizabeth. The programme's focus on rural development highlights regional cooperation and a commitment to enhancing daily life in Jamaica's countryside.
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