Carib Cement Company is evaluating the implementation of its Unicapa Concrete Solution in Jamaica as part of a pilot programme aimed at improving rural road infrastructure. Executives from the company recently toured key roads in St. Elizabeth and St. Andrew to assess their suitability for the initiative.
The assessment included roadways in Slipe and Vineyard in St. Elizabeth, as well as Dublin Castle in St. Andrew. The Unicapa solution, developed by Carib Cement’s parent company, Cemex, has been successfully introduced in countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. It is designed to provide durable, low-maintenance road surfaces in rural farming areas and other hard-to-reach locations.
Carib Cement’s Managing Director, Jorge Martinez, emphasized the potential benefits of the technology, citing its long-term durability and cost-effectiveness.
“By investing in this type of road technology under our Social Impact Programme, Carib Cement is committed to supporting local farming communities with reliable infrastructure, thereby enhancing productivity and improving connectivity between communities,” Martinez stated.
The company also aims to integrate the Unicapa initiative with its broader efforts in concrete road development.
“This initiative will work alongside our concrete road projects, reinforcing Carib Cement’s broader commitment to building lasting infrastructure that supports community development and growth,” Martinez added.
The pilot programme aligns with national infrastructure goals, following an announcement by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who last year introduced plans in Parliament for exploring Unicapa’s potential in Jamaica.
As Carib Cement moves forward with its feasibility assessments, the company continues to position itself as a key player in advancing Jamaica’s infrastructure development through sustainable and innovative solutions.
