Kingston, Jamaica — 19 February 2026
Public procurement has been positioned as a strategic pillar in Jamaica’s post-hurricane recovery and long-term development, with the chairman of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) calling for the system to be recognised as central to rebuilding infrastructure, restoring livelihoods and strengthening national resilience.
Speaking at the Contractors and Consultants Procurement Conference in New Kingston on 17 February, the JSIF chairman argued that procurement must move beyond its traditional administrative function and be understood as a driver of sustainable growth—particularly as the country advances recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa.
While the conference focused on procedures and compliance, its wider implications are significant for Jamaica’s construction, housing and public infrastructure landscape. In practical terms, procurement governs how public housing schemes are commissioned, how community infrastructure is rebuilt, how s…
