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Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, addressing the EGC’s third quarterly Report at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, July 27. Others (from left) are: EGC member, Paula Kerr-Jarrett, and Executive Director, Maureen Denton.

Gov’t Meets Six of 10 EGC Policy Recommendations

The Government has met six of the 10 Economic Growth Council (EGC) policy recommendations targeted for implementation during the April to June quarter. EGC Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, made the disclosure at the presentation of the Council’s third quarterly report at...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), and Economic Growth Council Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin (left), have a light moment as they exchange greetings before Tuesday’s (July 25) start of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora growth forum at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Looking on is Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett. The biennial conference is being held from July 23 to 26 under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’.

Gov’t Woos Diaspora Investment

Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Carol Coy, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank.

STATIN Using Technology to Improve Data Gathering and Dissemination

Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy (right), gives details of the Household Expenditure Survey (HES) being conducted from February 6, 2017 to February 2018, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. At left is Project Manager for the HES, Shelly-Ann Chambers.

Survey Information Strictly Confidential – STATIN

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE)

Montego Bay Poised for Expansion

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National Investment Portal Being Developed by JAMPRO

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is developing a national investment portal as part of its three-year business strategy. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the portal will serve as a comprehensive base of information that facilitates investments in Jamaica. He said the portal’s main functions will include: information sharing; facilitating online...

Project Manager for the Household Expenditure Survey (HES), Shelly-Ann Chambers (left), gives an update on the year-long survey being conducted by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) at a recent Think Tank session. At right is Director General of the Institute, Carol Coy.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaicans Urged to Support Household Expenditure Survey

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is urging persons to support its household expenditure survey (HES) now underway. The survey, which is being conducted from February 6, 2017 to February 2018, collects information on the amount households spend on consumer goods and services such as food, education, health, transportation, recreation and communication. Data obtained is critical to the decision-making processes...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), has a light moment, during the second HOPE for Jamaica town hall meeting, organised by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, at the old Goodyear factory complex in Morant Bay on Thursday. July 13.. Others (from left) are Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz; and State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

New Morant Bay Town Centre Spurring Investor Interest

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says St. Thomas is poised for development of its first major tourist resort. Mr. Holness said that coming out of the Government’s announcement of the $4-billion Morant Bay Urban Centre, two “serious prospects” have expressed an interest in developing a hotel. Spurring the investor interest are plans to declare the original town centre a Heritage...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents a land title to Norwood resident, Marcia Small. More than 100 residents of the St. James community received their titles during a ceremony held on Sunday (July 9), at the Norwood Seventh-day Adventist Church.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

More than 100 Norwood Residents Get Land Titles

More than 100 residents of Norwood, St. James, have received land titles for the property that they occupy. The presentation ceremony, under the Housing Agency of Jamaica’s (HAJ) land-titling programme, was held on Sunday (July 9) at the Norwood Seventh-day Adventist Church. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who handed...

Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, provides details about the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS), at a Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston on July 7.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentJIS Think TankVision 2030

STATIN Preparing National Strategy for Development of Statistics

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is preparing a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) for Jamaica, which will provide a more coordinated approach in producing and disseminating data. It will facilitate greater harmonisation among agencies that produce statistics, reducing duplication, and enabling the national statistical system to better respond to the increased demand for information. “We need...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), is in light conversation with Chairman of the Labour Market Reform Commission (LMRC), Dr. Marshall Hall (left), while LMRC Commissioner, Dr. Michael Witter, looks on. Occasion was the LMRC’s End-of-Project Forum on Friday (July 7), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.

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Labour Market Reform Key to Economic Growth – Minister Robinson

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says transformation of the labour market is crucial for the Government’s economic growth programme. She said the reform process seeks to achieve greater levels of efficiency, equity, growth, social justice, full and satisfying employment as well as high levels of production and productivity. Delivering the keynote address at the End-of-Project Forum...

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Contractors Role in Spurring Growth and Productivity Underscored

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says contractors and contracting firms play critical roles in improving productivity in the construction sector and the wider economy. “I believe the time has come for the strategic role of contractors to change. Today we need contractors who not only crunch numbers, but who...