Roles and functions of NWA to be reviewed says Holness

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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Government to address issues relating to “orphan roads”

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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Industry Ministry says approval given for the importation of ice for the next six months

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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Clarendon man charged with brother’s murder

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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Final assessment being done for award of a contract to replace Craigmill Bridge

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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At least 5 motorists found to be over alcohol limit following breathalyzer tests during Christmas holiday

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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Business operators hopeful for holiday sales, but concerned that online shopping will cut profits

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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Opposition calls for urgent intervention, following revelation that several JamaicaEye cameras are non-functional

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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Parents of pregnant teens urged to register them with the Women’s Centre so they can have access to monitored healthcare

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

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Police following strong leads in probe of the killing of veteran journalist Barbara Gayle

The role and functions of the National Works Agency, (NWA) are to be reviewed.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicated that the agency currently is not able to adequately tackle all issues related to the nation’s roads.

He said there is need for an additional unit or an expansion of the NWA.

The prime minister added that there must be a rapid response to deteriorating road conditions, which could be part of the NWA’s mandate.

Mr Holnes said decades ago, under the then Public Works Department, the government had the internal capacity to respond to road maintenance.

Over time, this changed and the process is being contracted out, as this was considered more cost effective, since the government would not bear labour and equipment costs.

Read More