Roads. Ports. Resorts.
Major infrastructure, China trade deals and new resorts shaping where people live, invest and holiday.
Signed MOUs
Jamaica & Caribbean
Jamaica joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2019, alongside Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda and others. Agreements cover roads, ports, energy and technical cooperation.
Official sourceBuilt / extending
Jamaica
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) built Highway 2000 North-South and is the contractor on the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project linking Harbour View, St. Thomas and Portland.
Official sourceUnder construction
St. James, Jamaica
A bypass to ease traffic around Montego Bay and Ironshore, connecting the airport, hotel strip and Hanover corridor.
Official sourceOngoing
Caribbean
China is a leading lender and contractor in the region, with growing trade in goods, telecoms and renewable energy equipment. Investors should weigh debt terms and local-content rules.
Official sourcePhased construction
Kingston–St. Thomas–Portland
New and upgraded roadway along the east coast, cutting travel times to Morant Bay and Port Antonio.
Official sourceExpanding
Kingston
Container terminal upgrades and special economic zones aim to grow Jamaica’s role as a shipping and logistics centre.
Official sourceIn progress
Island-wide
New solar and wind capacity supports the national target for more renewable electricity.
Official sourceOpened
Green Island, Hanover
A large all-inclusive complex with family and adults-only resorts on the western coast.
Official sourceOpened
Falmouth, Trelawny
Adults-only all-inclusive on the Trelawny coast near Falmouth.
Official sourceIn development
Montego Bay
A large resort and entertainment project along the Montego Bay coast.
Official sourceResidential development
Montego Bay
Luxury residences featured in our investment guide.
Official sourceProject timelines change often. Confirm status, dates and terms with the official source before travelling or investing.