MJS Tech Park revitalising Spanish Town economy

The MJS Industrial and Technology Park is breathing new life into Spanish Town, creating thousands of jobs and bringing renewed economic life to the area.

Speaking on Taking Stock with Kalilah Reynolds, Chairman Michael Subratie explained that they converted an old, broken-down textile mill into a modern business hub. 

The tech park is 320,000 square feet and currently employs 2,800 people, with that number set to grow to 5,000 by the end of the year.

Subratie, who also serves as a director in the Musson Group of Companies, said the project was inspired by the need to create opportunities in underdeveloped communities.

“Distressed communities are usually communities that don’t have opportunities,” he said. 

“If you can create those opportunities, then immediately you’ll see a change in the environment,” he added.

Located near GC Foster College, the Chairman explained that the park benefits from its central location and accessibility via road and rail. He noted that many of the employees live nearby in areas like Portmore, Old Harbour, and Linstead.

While the park includes business process outsourcing (BPO) operations, Subratie was keen to highlight the advanced nature of the work being done. Tenants like Transparent BPO are involved in high-value services, including US healthcare processing, customer support for Nintendo, and the use of artificial intelligence to enhance operations.

“There’s a perception that call centres are low-value, but that has changed. Today, workers are handling complex medical queries and providing technical support for major tech brands,”  he said.

Subratie noted that much of the complex’s original 1950s brickwork was preserved, in line with the park’s commitment to sustainability.

That environmental focus is central to the park’s operations. MJS is preparing to launch a large-scale solar farm on site and already supplies its own water through a licensed well. Plans are also underway to support the neighbouring GC Foster College through classroom upgrades and skills development partnerships with tenants.

The success of the initial phase has drawn attention from international investors. Subratie confirmed that phase two of the project is in development, with an additional 50 acres of land available. Talks are ongoing with a major overseas manufacturer interested in setting up operations and using the nearby railway for logistics.