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In the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) and the management and stakeholders of Jamaica’s airports have taken a number of preventative and proactive measures to protect their passengers and workers. The international gateways to Jamaica – Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Sangster International Airport (SIA), and the Ian Fleming International Airport (IFIA) continue to work closely with and facilitate on site activities of the Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW) to alleviate the spread of the virus. The safety and security of all passengers, airport workers and users are always of paramount importance to the airport operators. Further to the restrictions now placed on travel from some countries by the Government of Jamaica,… Read More

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B De C.V. (GAP), a Mexican company with 50-year concessions to operate, maintain and develop twelve international airports in the Pacific and Central regions of Mexico, has emerged the provisional Preferred Bidder for the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Public Private Partnership. The decision follows the evaluation process and subsequent approval by Cabinet on September 3, 2018 after public opening of three bid submissions received at the offices of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) on July 20, 2018. In addition to the bid from GAP, two bids were received from Consortia which comprised foreign and local investors. Commenting on the success of the privatisation process to date, Mr. Paul B. Scott, Chairman of the Enterprise… Read More

Norman Manley International Airport Public-Private Partnership Invitation for Prequalification – EXTENDED MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND MINING The Government of Jamaica (the “GOJ”), through the Ministry of Transport and Mining is seeking a private sector operator with proven experience in the airport sector to operate, finance, develop and maintain the Norman Manley International Airport (“NMIA”) under a long term concession agreement (the “Project”). International Finance Corporation (“IFC”), a member of the World Bank Group, has been appointed by the GOJ as lead advisor on the structuring and implementation of the Project. The Development Bank of Jamaica (“DBJ”), the GOJ’s Privatization Agency and PPP Unit are co-advisors and Secretariat for the transaction. The GOJ, IFC and DBJ are launching this invitation for… Read More

Jamaica registered record stopover arrivals during the Christmas season, with history-making numbers of 60,886 tourists visiting the island between December 22 and 28. During the same period last year, the country welcomed 52,000 visitors. The latest numbers mark an 11.2 per cent increase over 2015, putting the country on track for significant growth in the sector, says Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. In line with the growth, revenue is up nine per cent over 2015, from January to November, with stopover earnings at US$2.13 billion, 5.8 per cent over last year, and cruise shipping at US$132.7 million, 12.7 per cent over the same period. “Gross earning is US$2.3 billion, or 6.2 per cent, firmly on track to surpass all previous records,… Read More

Happy New Year and warmest greetings as we begin 2017! The past year, 2016, has been another challenging but successful year for the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) and NMIA Airports Ltd (NMIAL). Many would highlight that the preceding year, 2015, could be considered a “dream year” for the organization, filled with major developments and achievements such as: The smooth transition of organizational leadership (President and CEO) in March 2015; Visits by major heads of states, led by the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, in April 2015; Strong traffic growth of 7% for fiscal year 2014/15 from a cumulative decline of 15% over the previous 4 years; Phenomenal improvement in Airports Council International (ACI) – Airport… Read More