The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is projecting that the economy will grow within the range of seven per cent to nine per cent during the April to June 2021 quarter. Director General of the PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry, who made the announcement, said this outlook is based on “the commencement of the recovery process relative to the low output...

The Jamaican economy contracted by an estimated 5.7 per cent in the January to March 2021 quarter, largely due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This estimated decline is in comparison to the corresponding period last year. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure while providing a preliminary estimate on...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says signs of incremental improvement in the economy are beginning to emerge. These, he said, are evidenced in the indicators related to employment and growth, among other areas impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking during the BOJ’s digital quarterly briefing on Friday (May 21), Mr. Byles said the latest data released by...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has been commended for its accomplishments in the five years of its existence. Heading the list are Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for the Authority, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. At the JSEZA’s inaugural Virtual Summit,...

The Negril/Green Island Area Local Planning Authority (NIGALPA) received a total of 113 development applications between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, who informed that the applications submitted were for 99 residential developments, five resort developments, one recreational and seven...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, says the Government’s Land Titling Programme has been re-engineered to deliver 20,000 titles in two calendar years. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5, Mr. Warmington said it is expected that 10,000 titles will be delivered...

Construction of the Boundbrook Industrial Estate in Portland is expected to commence in the second quarter of the 2021/22 financial year. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington,  made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5. He said that the works...