The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has entered the final phases of the 2022 Population and Housing Census. Acting Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, said STATIN is working simultaneously on completing the 2022 census, while preparing for the upcoming census in 2031. “Despite all of the challenges that we have faced in the 2022 Population and Housing Census, we are making...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, yesterday (November 24) departed the island for Manila, the Philippines, to attend the 2024 Gusi Peace Prize International Awards. This prestigious global event honours individuals and organisations for significant contributions to peace, human rights, and global progress. Minister Bartlett will be recognised for his transformative work in the global tourism sector, becoming one of...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently hosted its Local Direct Investment Forum, under the theme: ‘Jamaica Business Gateway: Unlocking Economic Potential Through Digital Transformation’. Held in the Business Auditorium at its Head Office at 18 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston, the forum provided key insights into how Jamaica’s business landscape is evolving through innovative solutions like the Jamaica Business Gateway (JBG)...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Government remains steadfast in its commitment to expanding high-speed broadband access islandwide. In an address delivered by Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer, during the Global Digital Services of Jamaica Breakfast Forum at the Grand-A-View Restaurant and Events Place in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 21),...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a national drive to reduce red tape and bureaucracy is to be undertaken by the Government. “To achieve rapid economic growth, we must become the most business-friendly and customer/citizen focused country in the region. We are fully committed to making Jamaica the best place to do business in the region,” Dr....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is exploring the possibility of using concrete in the construction of low use community roads islandwide. He made the disclosure during the official handover of a concrete road at Bay Farm Villa Close in St. Andrew West Central on Thursday (November 21). The work was undertaken in partnership with...

The Government is committed to building a civil service with a strong reputation for excellence, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. Speaking during the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday (November 20), Mrs. Williams said the aim is to achieve “world class service delivery.” “We must constantly strive to...