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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’.
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’.

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...
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.
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.

SDC Hosts Business Empowerment Clinic For Grassroots Entrepreneurs
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan (head of table), addresses a meeting with representatives of the Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (September 18). He is joined by (from left) Senior Director at the National Works Agency (NWA), Varden Downer; Chief Executive Officer at the NWA, Everton G. Hunter; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan (head of table), addresses a meeting with representatives of the Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (September 18). He is joined by (from left) Senior Director at the National Works Agency (NWA), Varden Downer; Chief Executive Officer at the NWA, Everton G. Hunter; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams.

Minister Morgan Meets With Members Of Incorporated Master Builders Association Of Jamaica (PHOTOS)
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme beneficiary, Craig Bailey (third right), cut the ribbon to unveil Mr. Bailey’s new home in St. Catherine North Eastern, on September 19. Also pictured are ( from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Member of Parliament for the constituency, Kerensia Morrison; and Councillor for the Guy’s Hill Division, Joseph Johnson.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme beneficiary, Craig Bailey (third right), cut the ribbon to unveil Mr. Bailey’s new home in St. Catherine North Eastern, on September 19. Also pictured are ( from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Member of Parliament for the constituency, Kerensia Morrison; and Councillor for the Guy’s Hill Division, Joseph Johnson.

Systematic Approach Being Taken to Deal with Poverty – PM
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.
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.

DBJ Continues to Empower Local Businesses Through Diverse Lending Programmes

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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.
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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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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress Release

UDC to Support Massive Coastal Clean Up Effort

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will play a leading role towards creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for Jamaica. The Corporation will participate in the 2024 International Coastal Clean-Up, in collaboration with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). The clean-up effort will take place at the UDC-owned Hellshire Bay Beach on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 7am to 11am,...
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General Manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Denise Arana, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, on September 17.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

DBJ Enhances Public Services and Drives Economic Growth

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing public services and driving economic growth, through its public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatisation initiatives. General Manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the DBJ, Denise Arana, informed a JIS Think Tank on September 17 of the Bank’s critical role in supporting ministries, departments and agencies...
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Managing Director at Leve Global, Dr. Auliana Poon (left), greets General Manager, Trade & Commercial Lending, EXIM Bank, Winston Lawson (second right), at a National Consultation and Validation Workshop held on Tuesday (September 17) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are General Manager, Strategic Services Division, DBJ, Deborah Newland; Assistant General Manager, Lasco Microfinance Limited, Ricardo Thomas; and Administrator, Newport Medical Group, Dennis Chen.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

DBJ Enhancing Support to 12 Key Economic and Social Sectors

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) is conducting a comprehensive assessment aimed at enhancing support to 12 key economic and social sectors in Jamaica. Being undertaken through collaboration with consultancy firm Leve Global, the assessment aims to better grasp the needs and opportunities within these crucial areas with a view to delivering tailored solutions to propel them forward. The specific...
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Acting Managing Director at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), David Wan, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, September 17.
Climate ChangeDevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

BIGEE Programme Continues to Empower MSMEs

The flagship initiative of the Development Bank of Jamaica, the Boosting Innovation, Growth, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme, continues to empower local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and foster innovation across the country. The programme is a five-year initiative funded by a US$25-million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and a US$8.2-million grant from the European Union (EU),...
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Keith Duncan EPOC: Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Chairman, Keith Duncan.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Successfully Concludes 18-Month IMF Programme

Jamaica has successfully completed the 18-month International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Chairman, Keith Duncan, said the IMF Executive Board concluded the third and final reviews on August 30. “The PLL continues to be treated as precautionary and the completion of the reviews...
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