Finance Minister Fayval Williams says the groundbreaking of the new University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Medical Tower represents breaking barriers, breaking old ways of thinking, and stepping boldly into the future that Jamaica deserves.

“The new UHWI Medical Tower is a six-storey state-of-the-art facility, representing a modern Jamaica, one where we invest in innovation, expand access to world-class healthcare, and equip our people, our professionals, our families, our children, with the tools to live longer, healthier, and more empowered lives,” Williams said.

The finance minister noted that the project is part of a broader national transformation that extends beyond healthcare.

“Jamaica is blessed to witness this through new roads, better schools, digital infrastructure, improved water systems, housing solutions, and major health sector investments like this one. That is what it means when we say choose Jamaica, choose to believe in our capacity, our creativity, and our future,” she added while speaking at the new University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Medical Tower groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, August 7.

Williams stressed that the government remains committed to delivering on its promises.

“And the facts are clear, we are getting the job done. We are not just making announcements; we are delivering real results that touch the lives of real people. These achievements, as we are witnessing here today, represent real advancement in health equity through modernising facilities, scaling access to treatment, supporting ageing populations, and embracing technological innovations to deliver effective, compassionate, and inclusive care to Jamaicans.”

She also extended gratitude to local architects, engineers, and international partners involved in the project for their commitment to excellence and belief in Jamaica’s potential.

“So let’s mark this moment for what it truly is, a continuation of the steady, focused, transformational work that this government is delivering across the island, from health to housing, from infrastructure to innovation. Let us move forward boldly, building a Jamaica that is not only strong, but smart, secure, and sustainable,” Williams added.