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Director of the Environmental and Conservation Division at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Anthony McKenzie, addressing a recent United Nations Development Programme and NEPA
Director of the Environmental and Conservation Division at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Anthony McKenzie, addressing a recent United Nations Development Programme and NEPA 'Protected Areas Outreach Event' at the Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay, St. James.

Protected Areas Can Contribute to National Development

Director of the Environmental and Conservation Division at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Anthony McKenzie, says protected areas can contribute to the economic development of Jamaica. “They offer many environmental services such as clean water and fresh air....
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Vice-Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Ambassador Nigel Clarke (right), greet each other at a panel discussion at the EGC’s signing ceremony and Call-to-Action, at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on November 8. At left is Chairman of the EGC, Michael Lee-Chin.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Vice-Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Ambassador Nigel Clarke (right), greet each other at a panel discussion at the EGC’s signing ceremony and Call-to-Action, at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on November 8. At left is Chairman of the EGC, Michael Lee-Chin.

Vice Chairman of EGC Says Government Committed to Growth
Minister with responsibility for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (File)
Minister with responsibility for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (File)

Minister wants Real Development in Montego Bay
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, following the signing of a declaration of intent during a Call-to-Action ceremony by the Council, at the Courtleigh Auditorium on November 7. The declaration underscores the Government’s commitment to the specific policies that fall under the eight growth initiatives published by the Economic Growth Council.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, following the signing of a declaration of intent during a Call-to-Action ceremony by the Council, at the Courtleigh Auditorium on November 7. The declaration underscores the Government’s commitment to the specific policies that fall under the eight growth initiatives published by the Economic Growth Council.

Diaspora to be Targeted in Growth Agenda
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, sign a declaration of intent, during a ceremony and call to action at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on Monday, November 7. The declaration underscores the Government’s commitment to the specific policies that fall under the eight growth initiatives published by the EGC.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, sign a declaration of intent, during a ceremony and call to action at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on Monday, November 7. The declaration underscores the Government’s commitment to the specific policies that fall under the eight growth initiatives published by the EGC.

‘5 in 4’ Growth Plan Will Benefit Poor and Vulnerable

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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PM Urges DBJ to Fast Track Harmony Cove Project

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is urging the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to fast track the Harmony Cove project, which will see the development of a casino resort in Trelawny. Addressing the DBJ’s Strategic Planning Retreat for Boards of Directors at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on Friday, (October 7), Mr. Holness said the development has...
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Development

Jamaica Seeking to Woo More American Investors

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is seeking to attract increased investments from the United States (US) as it looks to achieve higher levels of economic growth. He informed that work is being done to make Jamaica’s business environment more attractive for US business interests with reforms being undertaken to improve public sector efficiency, and to...
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Gov’t Maintaining Position on Speedier Developmental Approvals

The Government is maintaining its position regarding speedier timelines for developmental approvals. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says this is necessary in ensuring that projects are not setback due to unnecessary administrative delays. He was speaking at the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 63,000 square feet of...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller addressing the launch of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP) in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on May 7.
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Prime Minister Launches LEDSP in St. Ann

The Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP) of the Social Development Commission (SDC) was launched by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller on May 7 in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Under the LEDSP, the Prime Minister said promotion of the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector will be given priority. “That is why the Government has been...
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Member of Parliament for North East St Ann, Shahine Robinson (left) greets Police Superintendent, Steve Brown at the community launch of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP), at the New Testament Church of God, Steer Town, St. Ann on Friday, February 27. Over the next two to three months, JSIF will be in consultation with the community to determine the ICDP priorities for the 5 year project.
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ICDP Project Launched in Steer Town

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) on Friday (February 27) launched its Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) in the community of Steer Town in St Ann. The project was launched during a ceremony held at the New Testament Church of God, Steer Town Clarendon. Steer Town is among 18 similar communities across six parishes in which projects promoting institutional strengthening,...
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Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Colin Bullock, addressing Friday’s (November 28) launch of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) 2012 Survey of Living Conditions, at the PIOJ’s New Kingston offices.
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STATIN Adds Two More Areas in Survey of Living Conditions

The number of areas on which comprehensive data and analyses are provided in the Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC), has been expanded by two, in its 2012 edition, to include early childhood development and the elderly. These bring to eight, the number of focus areas incorporated in the report’s 23rd publication, the findings of...
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Climate Change Must Be Included In Development Planning

Director of Urban and Regional Planning, Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin, says that development planning in Jamaica must incorporate disaster mitigation measures and strategies to address climate change. These considerations, she said, are imperative in light of the extent of informal settlements across the island, totaling approximately 700, which are home to a minimum of 15...
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