The St. James Municipal Corporation has proposed a $1 billion capital programme covering 12 projects across the parish.
That’s according to Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
He was outlining the Municipal Corporation’s budget at a public meeting at Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday.
In addition, $150 million will be used to upgrade the Charles Gordon Market.
Another $100 million will go to repairing the Montego Bay Transportation Centre.
The programme will also see $400 million being directed towards urban renewal.
Mayor Vernon says the programme will be paid for by the Tourism Enhancement Fund, TEF, among other avenues.
Councillor Richard Vernon, Mayor of Montego Bay.
