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General Counsel at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Ewan Simpson, speaks to students during a Rap Session at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay on Friday, October 11.
General Counsel at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Ewan Simpson, speaks to students during a Rap Session at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay on Friday, October 11.

St. James Students Taught Practical Ways to Contribute to Parish’s Development

Students from schools in St. James were taught practical ways to contribute to their parish’s development, during a rap session led by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, on Friday, October 11. The event,...
Senior Director, Regulations, Policy Monitoring and Enforcement, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, addresses the organisation’s ‘Unplugged’ Workshop, at Hotel Grand A View in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 9.
Senior Director, Regulations, Policy Monitoring and Enforcement, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, addresses the organisation’s ‘Unplugged’ Workshop, at Hotel Grand A View in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 9.

JSEZA Stages ‘Unplugged’ Stakeholder Workshop In Montego Bay
Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson
Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson

FarmHers Market To Observe International Day Of Rural Women
Managing Director (Acting) of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), David Wan (centre), points out features of a grant document to Sustainability Manager, Esirom Limited, Khalia Hall (second left) at the DBJ-Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Innovation Grant Fund signing ceremony at the DBJ’s offices in Kingston on September 25. Looking on (from left) are Legal Counsel, DBJ, Adrian Nelson; Technical Coordinator of BIGEE, Lu
Managing Director (Acting) of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), David Wan (centre), points out features of a grant document to Sustainability Manager, Esirom Limited, Khalia Hall (second left) at the DBJ-Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Innovation Grant Fund signing ceremony at the DBJ’s offices in Kingston on September 25. Looking on (from left) are Legal Counsel, DBJ, Adrian Nelson; Technical Coordinator of BIGEE, Lu'Shana Cheddesingh; and Chief of Operations at Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Lorenzo Escondeur.

Eight Entities Get $160 Million in Grant Support from DBJ
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Logo.
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Logo.

Green Grotto Caves & Attractions Achieves 21 Year Master Certification from Earthcheck, Setting a New Standard in Caribbean Eco-Tourism

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Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Consensus Reached Between the GOJ and IMAJ on Critical Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) Matters

A broad consensus was reached on key priority areas, including but not limited to arbitration, outstanding payments and claims during a recent meeting. The meeting chaired by Honourable Robert Nesta Morgan, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, included the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Arlene Williams, other senior ministry officials, Mr. Richard Mullings, President of the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony for the Summit of the Future Action Day 2 at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on Saturday (September 21). The Action Days, from September 20 to 21, brought together representatives from UN Member States, civil society, private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, youth, among others, for broad engagement and inclusion. Prime Minister Holness is participating in the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) under the theme: ‘Unity in Diversity: For the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Everyone’.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister's Speeches

Prime Minister Holness Urges Greater Support For Developing Countries By Global Financial Institutions

KINGSTON, Sep. 21 (JIS): Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging greater support for developing countries by international financial institutions. Addressing the opening ceremony for day two of the Summit of the Future Action Days at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on Saturday (September 21), Dr. Holness noted the capacity limitations of developing states...
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Local Economic Development Coordinator at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Tamiqua Silvera (left), with beneficiaries of the SDC business clinic, which took place on September 18 and 19 at the agency’s parish office in Kingston.
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

SDC Hosts Business Empowerment Clinic For Grassroots Entrepreneurs

KINGSTON, September 20 (JIS): The Social Development Commission (SDC) hosted a two-day business clinic on September 18 and 19, which was aimed at empowering grassroots entrepreneurs. The event, which was held at the SDC parish office in Kingston, brought together 25 professionals seeking to formalise their businesses, develop growth strategies and access critical funding and support services. The clinic, staged...
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General Manager for Channels, Relationships, and Marketing at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Edison Galbraith, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, on September 17.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

DBJ Continues to Empower Local Businesses Through Diverse Lending Programmes

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) continues to make significant strides in empowering local businesses and entrepreneurs to develop and thrive through its diverse lending programmes. General Manager for Channels, Relationships, and Marketing at the DBJ, Edison Galbraith, informed a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on September 17, that the Bank’s products are aimed at providing inclusive financial solutions...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), joins New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Rosemarie Johnson (left) on a tour of her new home, during the handover ceremony at New Road in Dressikie District, St. Mary, on September 19. Others sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (second left); Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southeastern, Robert Miller.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over House in Dressikie District, St. Mary

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), joins New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Rosemarie Johnson (left) on a tour of her new home, during the handover ceremony at New Road in Dressikie District, St. Mary, on September 19. Others sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams...
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