Local businesspeople are being encouraged to look for opportunities in other countries, even as Jamaica continues to court international investments. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the move will assist the country’s expansion into overseas markets. “We want to see investors come into Jamaica and we are encouraging Jamaicans to go and invest elsewhere as well. In...

Government is making preparations for the transformation of the automotive industry, which will see the mainstreaming of electric vehicles in the local market. It is projected that the global industry will transition from combustion engines to electric vehicle technology within the next 10 years as technology drives the evolution of the sector. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring unions representing public-sector employees to work with the Government as the Administration moves to restructure the compensation system to make it more equitable. The Prime Minister noted that while vigorous discussions are anticipated during the reclassification exercise, negotiations can be undertaken amicably. “There is no need for any type of action...

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is moving to regularise settlements occupied by more than 120 households in Kingston and St. Andrew, and St. James. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, said that the Land Administration Management Branch will be taking steps to acquire six...

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is updating the policy, legislative and regulatory framework related to the energy sector. Providing details in the House of Representatives on May 10, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that the Ministry is seeking to engage a consultant to review and update the 2009-2030 National Energy Policy. “This is to further safeguard against...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated his strong support for the candidacy of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, for the post of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Addressing the global launch of the ninth biennial Diaspora Conference on May 6, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown...

The Government is delivering units under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in shorter construction time and at reduced costs, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the handover of a two-bedroom unit in Hermitage, St. Andrew, on May 6, said this is very important, as when less time is taken to build...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to ensuring that the security forces respect the rights of citizens in communities where Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) have been implemented. The Prime Minister said that the ZOSOs are structured as peace-building operations, where the security forces safeguard communities, while showing the “highest respect and regard for...

Approximately two million records at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) relating to birth, marriage, death, and adoption, created from 1930, are to be digitised under the National Identification System (NIDS). A contract was signed with Fujitsu Limited at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Friday (May 6) to facilitate the process. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...