The government will create another 3,000 permanent jobs in the economy, through the expansion of the Garmex Freezone industrial belt in Kingston.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the announcement at the official ribbon cutting for Phase 1 of the Garmex Freezone Redevelopment and Expansion Project on Marcus Garvey Drive yesterday.

Dr. Holness said the jobs are projected to be created in the first 2 phases of the project.

The Garmex Freezone, Jamaica’s largest commercial industrial complex, will cater primarily to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), including manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and emerging sectors such as technology and innovation.

Phase 1 has already delivered 126,000 square feet of new industrial space across 17 enterprises.

Dr. Holness said it is a bold example of how government-led industrial development can deliver sustainable economic opportunity for Jamaicans.

The Prime Minister has directed that collaboration with HEART/NSTA Trust must begin immediately, to ensure the availability of trained and certified workers.