Project STAR, the social and economic transformation initiative that targets under-resourced and under-served communities across Jamaica, will continue beyond its original five-year timeline after independent evaluations found that the programme has been delivering measurable results and remains faithful to its development model.

The announcement was made by Project STAR Co-Chair Keith Duncan during the project’s recent ‘Donor Breakfast’ held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St Andrew.

Originally scheduled to conclude in 2027, the initiative will now enter a new phase of implementation, backed by continued support from its partners and evidence of impact across education, social protection, economic development, community governance and public safety.