AAJ liaising with operator of Sangster airport following death of construction worker

October 3, 2026

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) said it is liaising with MBJ Airports Limited, the operator of Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James, in relation to a fatal incident involving a construction worker yesterday.

The deceased is Everton Campbell.

The AAJ said the incident occurred at a construction site on the north of the eastern concourse, where expansion works are being undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Jamaica Limited.

Work has been suspended on the construction site.

The AAJ said the relevant authorities have been notified and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are being undertaken.

The Authority has extended condolences to the relatives and colleagues of Campbell.