The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is moving forward with an $18.7-million solar lighting project for Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril, Westmoreland. This initiative aims to enhance safety and aesthetics for locals and tourists in one of Jamaica's premier resort destinations. The first phase of the project involves installing 30 solar-powered lights along a one-kilometre stretch of the boulevard. TEF Executive Director Dr. Carey Wallace confirmed that the contract has been awarded and groundwork is already underway. The lights are expected to arrive by the end of the month, with the project serving as a proof-of-concept for a fully lit Negril. The TEF is also reviewing a request to replace the fleet of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) used for beach patrols. The council lobbied heavily for this pilot programme, specifically targeting the dark corridor leading from the roundabout. The vision is to cover all of the resort town of Negril, providing an atmosphere of safety and security and making it a very attractive destination for locals and visitors alike. The Negril Destination Assurance Council (DAC) proposed the project, and the TEF has approved the $18.7-million funding. The DAC Chairman, Richard Wallace, noted that the council is eager to see the project's progress and the impact it will have on the town. The TEF's goal is to make Negril a safer and more attractive destination for tourists, which will have a positive impact on the local economy.
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