The Government of Jamaica (GOJ), through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, will be strengthening its commitment to the continued upliftment and empowerment of bauxite communities by increasing funding to the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP).
The BCDP, which, since its inception in 1996, has facilitated the implementation of 400 projects in over 300 communities at a cost of approximately J$700 million, is expected to receive a potential J$400 million for Phase 8 of the programme, set for the 2025–2028 period.
During his 2025/26 Sectoral...
