JEEP’s first phase a success – Davies

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Transport Minister, Dr Omar Davies
Transport Minister, Dr Omar Davies says phase one of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP), which is in its final stages, has been reasonably successful.

Dr Davies says he is very pleased with its achievements so far.

George Knight, director, Regional Implementation Special Projects at the National Works Agency says $765 million has been spent on phase one of the programme.

He says more than four persons have already received work under JEEP.

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