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Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston.
Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston.

SDC to Establish Two Additional Economic Villages

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will be establishing two additional Economic Villages as part of its ongoing mission to support and empower Local Economic Initiatives (LEIs) across Jamaica. This will bring the total number of Economic Villages to nine by...
Director for Environmental Management and Conservation at the National Environment and Planning Agency, Anthony McKenzie, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Director for Environmental Management and Conservation at the National Environment and Planning Agency, Anthony McKenzie, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Plastic Recycling Effort Gains Momentum
Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie.
Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie.

Jamaicans Encouraged Not to Burn Plastics
Director for Environmental Management and Conservation at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank. Listening is Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie.
Director for Environmental Management and Conservation at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank. Listening is Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie.

Plastic-Free Summer Campaign In Progress
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), breaks ground for the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) project in St. Catherine on Tuesday (July 29). Also participating are (from left) Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley; Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley; Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; PAJ Chairman, Alok Jain; and PAJ Vice President of Business Process Outsourcing and Logistics, Gloria Henry, and Senior Vice President of Engineering and Port Development, Gary Lawrence.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), breaks ground for the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) project in St. Catherine on Tuesday (July 29). Also participating are (from left) Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley; Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley; Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; PAJ Chairman, Alok Jain; and PAJ Vice President of Business Process Outsourcing and Logistics, Gloria Henry, and Senior Vice President of Engineering and Port Development, Gary Lawrence.

Jamaica Takes Major Step Towards Logistics Hub Vision with Caymanas SEZ Launch

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Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie (right), listens as Director for Environmental Management and Conservation at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank. The session focused on the Government’s ongoing efforts under Phase Four of the single-use plastic ban and the importance of consumer action in supporting environmentally friendly alternatives.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Jamaicans Urged to Use Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Plastic

With Jamaica now in Phase Four of its national single-use plastic ban, consumers are being urged to play a more active role in driving the shift toward environmentally friendly alternatives. The call came from Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, during her participation in...
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Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on Jamaica’s participation in global negotiations for a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentForeign Affairs

Jamaica Continues the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

As the world moves closer to establishing a legally binding international agreement on plastic pollution, Jamaica is reaffirming its commitment to push for a full life-cycle approach to plastics during upcoming negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, this August. Chief Technical Director (CTD) for Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, highlighted...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny.
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Local Communities Will Be Active Participants in Harmony Cove Project – PM

As the Harmony Cove development is set to get under way, Government is committed to ensuring that local communities are not just spectators but also active participants in the undertaking. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave the pledge while delivering the keynote address at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project in Duncans, Trelawny. “By integrating the...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), presents his Letters of Credence to US President, Donald Trump, during a brief ceremony held in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday (July 24).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign Affairs

President Trump Looking to Work with Jamaica on Areas of Mutual Interest

United States (US) President, Donald Trump, says his Government is looking forward to working with Jamaica on mutual goals of countering transnational crime and strengthening regional security, particularly through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), and through collaboration on Haiti. He cited opportunity to work together to expand trade and promote more US investments into Jamaica in areas such as...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), officially opens the KFC Black River branch in St. Elizabeth on Saturday (July 26). He is joined by (from left) Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) Director of Marketing, Tina Myers Matalon; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; ROJ Managing Director, Mark Myers; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; and President of the St. Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce (Black River Chapter), Kadian Myers-Brown.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Lauds Restaurants of Jamaica as Key Economic Partner

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has lauded Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ)—operators of the KFC and Pizza Hut franchises—as a key partner in national economic development, particularly as the company opened its 42nd location in the historic town of Black River, St. Elizabeth. “KFC is indeed a true Jamaican company. They are more than just a brand [they...
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Graduates of the Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) Postgraduate Diploma Programme perform during Friday’s (July 25) graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducation

Tara Graduates Applauded for Upholding Excellence and Advancing Nation Building

The latest graduates of the Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) Postgraduate Diploma Programme have been commended for their commitment to excellence and nation building. Addressing Friday’s (July 25) graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, lauded the 28 graduates of Cohort 33, along with three continuing...
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Chief Technical Director, Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (July 23).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentJIS Think Tank

Industry Stakeholders Encouraged to Provide Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics

With the fourth phase of the ban on specific types of single-use plastic products now in effect, manufacturers, distributors and importers are being urged to offer more environmentally friendly alternatives to consumers. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (July 23), Chief Technical Director (CTD), Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management, Ministry of Economic...
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