Jamaica Gleaner

Cabinet approves US$7.4m to install floating pier in Port Royal

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CABINET HAS approved US$7.4 million for the supply, installati­on and commission­ing of a sea walk floating pier for cruise ships at Port Royal.

Making the disclosure during Wednesday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Education, Youth and Informatio­n Ruel Reid informed that Cruise Ventures AS was awarded the contract.

In March this year, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced Cabinet’s approval of the developmen­t of a cruise-ship terminal at Port Royal, creating a platform for the restoratio­n of the sector in the historic town.

Port Royal is one of the most fascinatin­g locations in the entire Caribbean, with well over 500 years of incredible history, full of the most interestin­g characters to have ever lived.

A key component of the proposed developmen­t is restoratio­n of historical sites in Port Royal, including the Old Naval Hospital, Fort Charles, the Admiralty Houses and Fort Rocky.

 ??  ?? Ruel Reid, minister of education, youth and informatio­n.
Ruel Reid, minister of education, youth and informatio­n.

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