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Treatment Plant (WTP) in Content, St. Catherine. The finalisation of the WPA and the requisite approvals will be sought by the NWC.

b. Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar Project

A preferred bidder has been identified for the Schools Solar Project. The private investor is to undertake the financing, installation and maintenance of photovoltaic generation systems and energy efficiency retrofits in 30 select secondary schools as part of a pilot project. It is expected that negotiations will be concluded during the 2019/20 financial year to facilitate commencement of the project during FY 2020/21.

c. Jamaica Ship Registry

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is to develop the Jamaica Ship Registry (JSR) and its related activities. Cabinet gave approval for the MAJ to proceed to the transaction phase for the management, operation and promotion of the JSR by way of a restricted bidding tender methodology. The transaction phase is expected to commence by the second quarter of the 2020/21 financial year.

Head No. 6500

and Title: Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing

P R O P O S A L S

Activity/ Service & Object of Approved Provided Savings or Approved

Project Expenditure Estimates by Law Supplementary Under New

No. 2012/13 (Statutory) Estimates Expenditure Estimates

FIRST SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES 2012/2013

$000

Remarks & Object Classification

22 Travel Expenses and Subsistence 299.0

FUNCTION 23- TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

SERVICES

SUB FUNCTION 02 - SHIPPING, PORTS AND LIGHT HOUSES

PROGRAMME 002 - TRAINING

SUB PROGRAMME 31 - CARIBBEAN MARITIME

TRAINING SCHOOL

1736 Grant to Finance Operating Expenses 112,291.0 10,214.0 122,505.0 Additional requirement as follows:

(i) 7% Salary Arrears 8,131.0

(ii) Travel Allowance 2,083.0

10,214.0

Additional

30 Grants and Contributions 10,214.0

PROGRAMME 560 - MARITIME ORGANIZATIONS

SUB PROGRAMME 22 - MARITIME AUTHORITY OF

JAMAICA

2252 Maritime Authority of Jamaica 214,878.0 6,504.0 221,382.0 Additional requirement

(i) 7% Salary Arrears 4,994.0

(ii) Travel Allowance 1,510.0

Additional

30 Grants and Contributions 6,504.0

SUB FUNCTION 03 - ROAD TRANSPORT

PROGRAMME 230 - ROAD TRAFFIC AND SAFETY

SUB PROGRAMME 21 - ROAD SAFETY

0607 Island Traffic Authority 171,076.0 7,409.0 178,485.0 Additional requirement

Additional

21 Compensation of Employees 4,409.0

22 Travel Expenses and Subsistence 3,000.0

23 Rental of Property, Machinery and Equipment 114.0

31 Purchases of Equipment (Capital Goods) 1,000.0

8,523.0

6500 - 187

Head No. 68000

and Title: Ministry of Transport and Mining

P R O P O S A L S

Savings or

Under

Expenditure

FIRST SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES 2017/2018

$000

Activity/

Project

No.

Service & Object of

Expenditure

Approved

Estimates

2017/18

Approved

New

Estimates

Remarks & Object Classification Provided

by Law

(Statutory)

Supplementary

Estimates

PROGRAMME 558 - IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC

TRANSPORT

SUB PROGRAMME 31 - PUBLIC PASSENGER

TRANSPORTATION

0005 Direction and Administration 1,284,822.0 250,000.0 1,534,822.0 Additional requirement to meet operational expenses of

the Jamaica+Urban+Transit+Company">Jamaica Urban Transit Company

Additional

27 Grants, Contributions and Subsidies 250,000.0

SUB FUNCTION 09 - SHIPPING, PORTS AND LIGHTHOUSES

PROGRAMME 002 - TRAINING

SUB PROGRAMME 31 - TRAINING OF MARITIME OFFICERS

0005 Direction and Administration 1,224,499.0 195,088.0 1,419,587.0 Additional requirement to meet higher than

programmed expenditure for Caribbean Maritime Institute.

Additional

21 Compensation of Employees (AIA) 75,475.0

22 Travel Expenses and Subsistence (AIA) 4,529.0

24 Utilities and Communication Services (AIA) 7,987.0

25 Use of Goods and Services (AIA) 32,097.0

32 Fixed Assets (Capital Goods) (AIA) 75,000.0

195,088.0

PROGRAMME 560 - MARITIME ORGANISATIONS

SUB PROGRAMME 01 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

0005 Direction and Administration 298,187.0 40,402.0 338,589.0 Additional requirement to meet higher than programmed

expenditure for Maritime Authority of Jamaica.

Additional

21 Compensation of Employees (AIA) 2,500.0

22 Travel Expenses and Subsistence (AIA) 1,957.0

24 Utilities and Communication Services (AIA) 1,600.0

25 Use of Goods and Services (AIA) 23,570.0

32 Fixed Assets (Capital Goods) (AIA) 10,775.0

40,402.0

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The National Water Commission (NWC) is pursuing the development of a 25-year Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) for the financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 15 MGD8 Water Treatment Plant in Content, St. Catherine.

 Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar Project Cabinet approved the final terms of the Energy Savings Contract with the preferred bidder and financial closure for the project is anticipated by the second quarter of financial year 2021/22. The private investor is to undertake the financing, installation and maintenance of photovoltaic generation systems and energy efficiency retrofits in 30 select secondary schools as part of a pilot project. The installation of the panels is expected to commence as soon as financial closure is achieved.

 Jamaica Ship Registry The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is to develop the Jamaica Ship Registry (JSR) and its related activities. Cabinet gave approval for the MAJ to proceed to the transaction phase for the management, operation and promotion of the JSR by way of a restricted bidding tender methodology. Judicial Awards Legal claims against the GOJ might have costly and unexpected implications if judgements are made in the favour of plaintiffs. Judicial awards pose a risk to the Government’s fiscal position, as an unplanned increase in expenditure could crowd out planned expenditure, resulting in new revenue measures, or necessitating additional borrowing. The MOFPS collaborates with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to monitor the progress of current and pending cases against the GOJ. Close monitoring ensures that proper expenditure planning is executed, and included in the budget should there be a ruling against the Government. Other Specific Risks Wage Settlements The public wage bill can pose a risk to GOJ expenditure in the event that wage settlements exceed budget and/or are not concluded in time for the budget. The Government’s current wage contract will come to an end in March 2021. As such, it is critical that the GOJ completes wage negotiations in order to avoid any settlements contrary to budgeted wage allocations. In the third quarter of FY 2019/20, the Government contracted a consulting firm to undertake a review of public sector compensation in order to determine the way forward. The review has been completed and recommendations have been made. The Government is currently in discussion with the unions.

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amendments to the FAA and PBMA Acts in March 2014, have put in place the institutional changes required to ensure fiscal responsibility in the development and implementation of PPP projects. PPPs In progress

The following PPP transactions are currently in progress:

a. Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant The National Water Commission (NWC) is pursuing the development of a 25 year Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) for the financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 15 million gallons per day (mgd) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Content, St. Catherine. The finalisation of the WPA and the requisite approvals will be sought by the NWC.

b. Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar Project

Cabinet approved the final terms of the Energy Savings Contract with the preferred bidder and financial closure for the project is anticipated by the second quarter of financial year 2021/22. The private investor is to undertake the financing, installation and maintenance of photovoltaic generation systems and energy efficiency retrofits in 30 select secondary schools as part of a pilot project. The installation of the panels is expected to commence as soon as financial closure is achieved.

c. Jamaica+Ship+Registry+%0AThe+Maritime+Authority">Jamaica Ship Registry The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is

to develop the Jamaica Ship Registry (JSR)

and its related activities. Cabinet gave

approval for the MAJ to proceed to the

transaction phase for the management,

operation and promotion of the JSR by way of

a restricted bidding tender methodology. The

transaction phase is expected to be launched

before the end of the 2021/22 FY.