First-term Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson says the construction of a modern police station in Little London, a new block at the Grange Hill Primary School and the pending construction of a fruit and vegetable market in his constituency are proof that the Jamaica Labour Party Government puts people first.

Wilson, who was elected to the seat in September 2020, again lamented that for 30 years, under representation from the People’s National Party, the constituency was largely neglected.

“The Little London community has been without a police station for over 30 years. Residents frequently heard talk of a police station but had seen no action,” said Wilson.

He was full of praise for Prime Minister Andrew Holness who broke ground for the construction of the $175 million facility in April. The funds are being provided by the National Housing Trust and the police station is being built under the Ministry of National Security’s Project Rebuild, Overhaul, and Construct (ROC) initiative. Wilson noted that the project aims to make police stations across the island more modern and welcoming to citizens.

“This is a caring government. At no point in the history of this nation, we have had this level of investment in national security by our government,” he said.

He told the House that Grange Hill Primary was one of few schools still on the shift system. He said with support from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, a new block, comprising eight classrooms is being constructed under the Caribbean Development Bank’s ‘Basic Needs Trust Fund Cycle Nine’. Wilson said the new block will be ready for the start of the new school year in January 2023.

“It’s also important to note that Grange Hill Primary School will also be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024,” Wilson informed.

And, still on infrastructure, the Member of Parliament said that for over 30 years, residents, businesses, and hoteliers have advocated for a fresh fruit and vegetable market in Negril.

“In fact, I met with several members of the Negril Chamber of Commerce, including Daniel Grizzle, who is passionate about markets’ development. Since being elected, much effort has been put into restarting discussions and starting construction. I’m pleased to inform this honourable House that, after many years of delays, preparation work for the market has finally begun. I also want to acknowledge Mr. Daniel Grizzle and the Negril Chamber of Commerce, who voluntarily paid for the soil test, which is a requirement for approvals,” Wilson said.