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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, expounds on an important matter while addressing Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.

Global Prices Impacting Local Economy

The increase in the price of oil on the world market to US$90 per barrel has significantly impacted the cost of goods on the local market. This was revealed by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (second from left), makes a point to Hanover Eastern Member of Parliament, Dave Brown (left), during a tour of sections of the parish on Wednesday (February 9) to assess road infrastructure. Looking on is National Works Agency’s (NWA) Regional Manager, Robert Francis, and the NWA’s Parish Manager, Gareth Bernard.

Roads Being Rehabilitated In Hanover

Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, William “Billy” Heaven, speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony held on Wednesday (February 2) for construction of the newly designed eastern entrance to the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens.

New Eastern Entrance For Hope Gardens

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); CEO of the World Free Zones Organization, Dr. Samir Hamrouni (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, showcase the WFZO flag to officially launch the Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) 2022 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Thursday (January 27). AICE 2022 is scheduled for June 13 to 17 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

Jamaica To Host AICE 2022 Global Free Zones Conference

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 17th semi-virtual Regional and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (January 25). The three-day event is being held from January 25 to 27 under the theme ‘Positioning Capital for Growth: Facilitating, Mobilising and Expanding’.

Jamaica Recovering Steadily Says PM

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the recent sitting of the Senate.

4 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Senate Approves Order To Tackle Money Laundering

The Senate recently approved the Proceeds of Crime (Designated Non-Financial Institution) (Trust and Corporate Services Providers) Order, 2022. The Order provides for the designation of Trust and Corporate Services Providers as Designated Non-Financial Institutions. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who brought the Order before the Senate, said the...

Government Senator, Don Wehby, addressing the recent sitting of the Upper House.

4 years ago CoronavirusEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSenate

Senator Wehby Commends Government’s Prudent Fiscal Management

Government Senator, Don Wehby, has commended the Government’s prudent fiscal management of the economy, particularly during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “In my opinion, this Government gets an A-plus for its management of the economy through this crisis,” he said. Senator Wehby, who was closing the State of the Nation Debate in the Upper House recently, highlighted some of the economic...

4 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Minister Green Working to Settle Payment of Incentives to RGD Workers

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green says he is working to settle the payment of incentives owed to staff at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD). Following a meeting with the management team at the Agency, Mr. Green said a plan for the payment was presented. “I want to assure the workers that from...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the Senate, today (January 21).

4 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Senate Passes Bill to Validate Approval for Early Retirement of JCF Members

Members of the Senate today (January 21) approved the Pensions (Jamaica Constabulary Force) (Validation and Indemnity) Act, 2021. The Bill seeks to validate the approval granted by the Governor-General for early retirement for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) during the period February 13, 2019 to August 13, 2019. It also covers actions taken by all persons who facilitated...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington (fourth left), is joined by Minister without Portfolio assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (fifth left); and Member of Parliament for St James Central Heroy Clarke (third left), as they inspect the North Gully infrastructure in Montego Bay, St. James, during a visit to the site on Wednesday (January 19).

4 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Training Included In Montego Bay Road Project

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, says the Government is advancing on plans to upskill Jamaican labourers needed for work on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project. Mr. Warmington said the project is expected to begin this year and included in the provisions is a 90 per...

Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, speaks at the agency’s digital quarterly media briefing, on Monday (January 17).

4 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceLabour

Export Earnings Of US$1.15 Billion

Jamaica generated calendar year export earnings of US$1.15 billion between January and September 2021. This out-turn represents a 26.3 per cent increase over the US$910.7 million recorded for the corresponding period in 2020. Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Carol Coy, says the increase was mainly driven by higher exports of ‘Minerals Fuels’, which climbed by 96.8 per cent....

The largest cruise vessel to visit Port Royal, the Nieuw Statendam, docked at the Old Naval Dockyard in November 2021.

4 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTourism

Port Royal To Receive 10 Cruise-Ship Calls Up To March

The Naval Dockyard at Port Royal is scheduled to receive at least 10 cruise-ship calls between January and March 2022. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Communications at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Kimberley Stiff, said that in preparation for the visits, the PAJ is working towards having as many persons as possible within the...