The adverse impact of Hurricane Beryl and other hydrological events caused a contraction in the economy during the July to September quarter, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) reports. Economic activity declined by an estimated 2.8 per cent compared with the corresponding period in 2023. Speaking during the agency’s recent quarterly briefing, Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, said the downturn...

A total of 1,756 new government positions have been created, according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. Speaking during Wednesday’s (November 27) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Mrs. Williams said these include 1,105 posts that have been added to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This, she pointed out, is to formalise excess staffing capacity...

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) has appointed Mrs Nadia Morris, BSc, MBA, PMP as its new Executive Director, effective November 1, 2024. The announcement was made by PPC Chairman, Mr Milverton Reynolds, CD, who expressed confidence in her ability to lead the organisation. Mrs Morris brings to the position of Executive Director, extensive experience in public procurement, project management, and...

The Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) is warning the public about a fraudulent online advertisement claiming to offer free online courses. The advertisement which has the name of the Executive Director of the TIU as sponsor falsely implies a partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the University of the West Indies to provide these courses. We strongly urge everyone to...

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Jide Lewis, says that all banks are expected to be prepared for the increased demand for cash during the upcoming holiday season. “I think during Christmas time, the seasonal increase in demand for currency, would suggest that the banks will need to stock up additional funds,” he said. Mr. Lewis, who has...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says public-private partnerships have demonstrated the strength of institutions and reflect a commitment to inclusive growth. “When we leverage public-private partnerships, we are fostering infrastructure development, creating opportunities for our youth and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the Minister said. “This is to ensure that...

More young persons will be appointed to advisory boards of agencies and departments within the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information to enable them to have a greater role in the decision-making process. Portfolio Minister made the disclosure during the 15th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica at Gordon House on Monday (Nov. 25). “The boards in...