BOJ assigns $420 million for design consultant for twin-tower

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BOJ assigns $420 million for design consultant for twin-tower

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has earmarked $420 million as consultancy fees to design its planned twin-tower office complex at Nethersole Place, downtown Kingston. It's the latest development in the expansion of the Central Bank. ...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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