The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing was formed in January, 2012, taking on the housing portfolio which was previously, a part of the Ministry of Water and Housing.

 

The Ministry’s primary responsibility continues to be the country’s land, marine and air transport as well as the main road network, including bridges, drains, gullies, embankments and other such infrastructure.

 

There are currently 20 reporting entities that assist the ministry in fulfilling its mandate to provide a safe and efficient transport system and the construction and maintenance of quality roads and attendant structures.

 

Having taken on the Housing portfolio, the ministry’s remit will also now include the facilitation, development and implementation of access to legal, adequate and affordable housing solutions for the Jamaican people.

 

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing continues to facilitate the growth of the country through the discharge of its duties in accordance with its mandate of providing safe, reliable, sustainable transport systems, works infrastructure as well as facilitating access to adequate housing solutions.