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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

PIOJ Reports 8.1 Per Cent Growth For 2021/22

The economy is estimated to have grown by 8.1 per cent during fiscal year 2021/22, reports the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, said that the out-turn, which falls within the entity’s target range of seven...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), is presented with a bundle of pak choi by resident of Hannah Town, O’Neil Patterson (left). Also pictured from third left, are: Administrator, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Espeut, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, Kenneth Richards, and community member, Omari Tucker. Occasion was a ceremony held on May 6, to officially open the Hannah Town Eco-village on the grounds of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church located in Hannah Town, Kingston. The Eco-village, which was established by the Making An Impact All-Together (MAIA) Foundation, features an eco-garden which was installed by the Foundation in December 2021, and expanded in April. It comprises 2,500 assorted vegetable seedlings in raised bed gardens, four twelve-feet-tall fruit trees in 80 tonnes of MAIA’s organic blend of compost. A non-profit organisation, the MAIA Foundation intends to train and mentor residents of the community to support them in maintaining this garden and turning the initiative into a viable business opportunity.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), is presented with a bundle of pak choi by resident of Hannah Town, O’Neil Patterson (left). Also pictured from third left, are: Administrator, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Espeut, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, Kenneth Richards, and community member, Omari Tucker. Occasion was a ceremony held on May 6, to officially open the Hannah Town Eco-village on the grounds of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church located in Hannah Town, Kingston. The Eco-village, which was established by the Making An Impact All-Together (MAIA) Foundation, features an eco-garden which was installed by the Foundation in December 2021, and expanded in April. It comprises 2,500 assorted vegetable seedlings in raised bed gardens, four twelve-feet-tall fruit trees in 80 tonnes of MAIA’s organic blend of compost. A non-profit organisation, the MAIA Foundation intends to train and mentor residents of the community to support them in maintaining this garden and turning the initiative into a viable business opportunity.

PHOTOS: Senator Matthew Samuda Tours Hannah Town Eco-village
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.

Gov’t Acquiring Properties To Regularise Over 120 Households
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.

First Two Tranches Of Southern Coastal Highway To Be Completed By March 2023
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

PAJ To Develop 11.8 Acres Of Land At Montego Bay Free Zone

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentLocal GovernmentSectoral Debate 2022/23Works / Construction

NWA To Undertake $212-Million Road Project In Mobay

The National Works Agency (NWA) is to implement a $212-million community road improvement project in Montego Bay with the aim of improving safety, reduce traffic congestion, travel time, and accessibility to communities in and around the city. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, made the disclosure during...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23Works / Construction

Work To Commence On New Parliament Building This Year

During the 2021/22 financial year, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advanced the process for construction of Jamaica’s new Houses of Parliament and the development of National Heroes Park. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, said work is set to commence on the project during Jamaica’s 60th year...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), applauds after cutting the ribbon to symbolise the commissioning of new state-of-the-art business process outsourcing (BPO) office spaces built at the Portmore Informatics Park, during a ceremony at the facility in St. Catherine, on Thursday (May 5). Also applauding (from left) are Vice President, BPO and Logistics, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Gloria Henry; Chairman of the PAJ, Alok Jain; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PAJ, Professor Gordon Shirley; Chairman, Kingston Free Zone Company Limited, Lyttleton Shirley; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller, and Senior Vice President for Finance, Information Technology, Corporate Strategy and Procurement, PAJ, Elva Williams Richards.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

More BPO Offices Open In Portmore

New state-of-the-art business process outsourcing (BPO) office spaces at the Portmore Informatics Park in St. Catherine were commissioned by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on May 5. Constructed by the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), the additional buildings, comprising 157,000 square feet, complement the 50,000 square feet that previously existed, increasing the Authority’s BPO space in Portmore by...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (at lectern), addresses attendees at a ceremony to officially launch the Jamaica Systemic Risk Assessment Tool (J-SRAT) held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (May 3). Pictured at the head table (from left) are Director-General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry; and Head, Political and Development Team, British High Commission, Oliver Blake.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWeather and Climate Change

Jamaica The First To Launch Climate Risk Analysis Tool

Jamaica now has the capacity to conduct more informed climate risk analyses to better guide the public sector’s decision-making regarding future infrastructural investments. This follows the official launch of the Jamaica Systemic Risk Assessment Tool (J-SRAT) by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, during a ceremony at The Jamaica...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Senator Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing Fday’s (April 22) sitting of the Senate.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Earth Day Calls for Environmental Protection

In recognition of Earth Day 2022 on April 22, Jamaicans are being reminded to invest in sustainable activities that will protect the environment. “It is important that we accept and understand that environmental protection, environmental restoration efforts put into climate change mitigation and adaptation, are indeed an investment in our future,” Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is greeted by Chairman of the National Water Commission (NWC), Michael Shaw (right), when he arrived at the Miya Water Jamaica office in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Thursday (April 21) to attend a staff recognition ceremony for the teams involved in the Portmore Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme. Looking on is President of the NWC, Mark Barnett.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Digital Water Meters To Be Installed In Several Portmore Communities

A total of 20,000 new state-of-the-art digital meters are to be installed in several communities in Portmore, St. Catherine, as the Government seeks to improve service delivery and reduce losses from non-revenue water in the area. The meters will be implemented as part of the US$13-million Portmore Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme, which aims to reduce initial water losses from...
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Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Michael Hue (left), and Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley, in discussion at the recent Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Town Hall meeting, held at the old Goodyear Factory, Morant Bay, St. Thomas. It was held to sensitise community members of the activities that will take place during the construction of the Morant Bay Urban Centre. Construction of the Centre is to commence shortly.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentLocal Government

Work On Morant Bay Urban Centre To Begin Soon

Work on the 436,000 sq. ft. Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas is slated to commence shortly. The centre will house more than 50 government and private-sector entities, the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, the Parish Court, a university, as well as business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, and other commercial entities. Speaking at the recent Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ)...
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