Kingston, Jamaica — 3 February 2026
The Government has signed a letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber System to advance a new subsea cable connection for Jamaica, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and reducing reliance on a single international data route. While the agreement is rooted in telecommunications policy, its longer-term implications extend into land use, housing, development planning, and the economic foundations that shape Jamaica’s real estate landscape.
The letter of intent, signed at Jamaica House, signals the Government’s intention to support a dedicated branch connection to the TAM-1 subsea cable system, which runs through the wider Caribbean and Central American region. Once completed, the project would introduce additional redundancy and capacity to Jamaica’s international internet connectivity, an area that currently depends heavily on one primary cable.
From a national perspective, the decision reflects a broader shift toward res…
