Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has undergone major rehabilitation since 2016 but has faced constant delays and budget overruns. Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently opened the new Accident and Emergency department after ten years of work, but other sections of the hospital remain unfinished. Holness attributed the project’s issues to a lack of new hospital construction over the past 40 years, resulting in a shortage of technical expertise. Jamaica’s capital spending on healthcare increased significantly, from $1.54 billion in 2016-2017 to a projected $10.18 billion in 2025-2026, yet systemic challenges persist. The Prime Minister questioned whether rehabilitating the old Cornwall Hospital was the best option, suggesting building a new facility could have been more efficient.