The Government has budgeted an additional sum of $104.43 million to finalise the establishment of the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.
Funding provisions were made in the 2022/23 Estimates of Expenditure, to complete the furnishing, installation of communication infrastructure, landscaping and minor external works during the upcoming fiscal year.
The 11-storey building, from which the Ministry began its operations in May last year, accommodates 285 members of staff spanning 17 departments.
The project aims to provide customised office space for the Ministry that adequately supports its needs in terms of accommodation of staff, meeting and conference facilities, and waiting areas for diplomats and other visitors.
