Government honours Paul Bogle with highway designation

Speaking at the official naming ceremony at the Morant Bay Roundabout, Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness said the highway is both a tribute to Paul Bogle and a declaration of the government's commitment to building a more connected, prosperous and inclusive Jamaica.

"Today we join Jamaica's history to Jamaica's future. By designating this section of the Southern Coastal Highway the Paul Bogle Highway, we honour one of the greatest sons of St. Thomas and reaffirm that national development must always be rooted in our history," he said.

The Prime Minister noted that Paul Bogle's courage and leadership during the Morant Bay Rebellion helped shape Jamaica's journey towards nationhood and reminded the country that its history should inspire future progress.

"Our history is not always a reflection of our future. We can use our history as a motivating factor for building a better future."

Dr. Holness said the Paul Bogle Highway represents more than modern infrastructure, describing it as a catalyst for economic growth that will improve connectivity, attract investment and create new opportunities for the people of St. Thomas.

"The road to development begins with a road. Better roads connect communities, reduce travel time, support business, create jobs and open opportunities for investment. That is why we chose to improve this corridor through our communities, ensuring the people of St. Thomas share directly in the benefits of development," the prime minister emphasised.

The 31.5-kilometre highway forms part of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) and has transformed travel across Jamaica's southeastern region by reducing travel times, improving road safety and strengthening opportunities for investment, tourism and economic growth.