Increased Investment Brings 5,190 New Jobs
Joseph Matalon, Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), has reported a 37.6 per cent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the past year, moving from $10.6 billion in 2002 to $17 billion in 2003. The increased investment has resulted in 5,190 new jobs being created for the current year in the information technology (IT), manufacturing, mining, film, and tourism...