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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), responds to a question posed by Editor-in-Chief for World INvestment NEws (WINNE), Stan Aron (left), during an interview conducted at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Wednesday, April 13. Also pictured is Regional Market and Client Director for WINNE, Stéphanie Huertas.

Gov’t Remains Focused on Developing Sound Economic Growth Policies

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains focused on developing sound economic growth policies aimed at reducing Jamaica’s dependence on borrowed funds. While acknowledging that “we still borrow”, he argues that this is being done more...

Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Mr. Dennis Chung (left), responds to questions during a public forum at the Knutsford Court Hotel, which was hosted as part of the HEART Trust/NTA Labour Market Research Day on February 16. Fellow panelists (from second left) are: Senior Specialist, Skills and Employability, International Labour Organisation (ILO), Dr. Hassan Ndahi; Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley; and Head, Hugh Lawson Shearer Trade Union Education Institute, Mr. Danny Roberts.

Research Day Facilitates Discussions on Labour Market and Economic Growth

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Collin Bullock, addresses participants in the Inaugural Western Jamaica Economic Forum held on Wednesday (November 26), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

Jamaica’s Economy to Show Growth for 2014/15

Director, Taxation Policy Division, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ian Scarlett, emphasises a point during a presentation to business students at a lecture, hosted by the School of Business Administration at the University of Technology (UTech), in Kingston, on September 11. Mr. Scarlett’s presentation focused on the Government’s Economic Reform Programme (ERP).

Young Jamaicans Urged to Create Employment for Themselves

Sophie Sirtaine, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean addresses journalists at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on May 6, 2014.

World Bank Lauds Government’s Commitment to Economic Reform

10 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Economy Grew in 2015 – PIOJ

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has reported that the country recorded an estimated growth of 0.8 per cent for the 2015 calendar year. Director General, Colin Bullock, in a quarterly economic press briefing at the PIOJ offices on March 3, told media personnel that this growth of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) represents an improvement of performance over the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), receives a gift from Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Donovan Perkins (centre), following her keynote presentation at the opening of the JSE’s Ninth Regional Conference on Investments & Capital Markets on January 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. At left is Master of Ceremonies for the evening, Michael Anthony Cuffe.

12 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime MinisterVision 2030

Government Reviving Traditional Economic Activities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the administration is resuscitating traditional economic activities in which Jamaica has already established a track record of meeting world competition, as it pursues its objective of economic and employment growth. Mrs. Simpson Miller, who was delivering the keynote address at the opening of the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) Ninth Regional Conference...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right), Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Public Service, Hon. Horace Dalley (left) and Member of Parliament, Pearnel Charles representing the Opposition Leader shares a proud moment with long serving employee of the Jamaica Information Service, Enthrose Campbell who was awarded the 2013 Civil Servant of the Year. Two hundred and fifty three civil servants were recognized for their longstanding service and invaluable contribution to the development of the nation at an Award ceremony at Kings House on Wednesday (November 20). The Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards is part of Civil Service Week 2013 which is being celebrated from November 17 to 22.

12 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Economic Growth Integrally Linked To Performance Driven Public Sector – Minister Dalley

Minister with responsibility for the Public Sector, Hon. Horace Dalley, says economic growth is integrally linked to a performance driven public sector, which operates with efficiency. Speaking at the 2013 Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony at King’s House on November 20, where some 253 persons were recognised, the Minister said their stellar contribution fits well with the vision for...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

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ICT Has Become an Engine for Economic Growth – State Minister Robinson

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, says Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become engines for social and economic growth globally. “Their appropriate utilization can improve the lives of all Jamaicans and the vision is for Jamaica to utilize ICTs to attain developed country status by 2030. This will involve growth...

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Employment Up

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the total number of persons who were employed at the end of January were 1,093,200, some 9,800 more than the corresponding period in 2012. The country’s labour force stood at approximately 1,274,800 at the end of January 2013, an increase of 14,200 persons over last year. Director General of the PIOJ,...

13 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentJIS Think TankVision 2030

Jamaica to Host Growth Forum May 2

Jamaica is to host a Caribbean Growth Forum (CGF) on May 2, aimed at facilitating private sector led growth and job creation. The forum will be held at the University of the West Indies, and will see participants from the public and private sectors, academia and the media; decision makers, business leaders, policy makers, young people and other stakeholders discussing...

13 years ago CommerceEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Committed to Putting Country on Growth Path

Acting Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Everton McFarlane, says the government remains committed to implementing strategies to ensure Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth over the medium to long term. Central to this growth strategy, he said, are fiscal consolidation, social stability, structural reforms, and strategic private/public investments. Speaking at the PIOJ's quarterly media briefing at the agency's New...