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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 23).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 23).

New Investments Through SEZ Regime Projected To Exceed US$3.1 Billion

New investments in Jamaica, through the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) regime, are projected to exceed US$3.1 billion. This was noted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who further said that...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 23).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 23).

3,300 Workers Regain Jobs In BPO Sector
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as new Cabinet Minister, Leslie Campbell, takes the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony at King
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as new Cabinet Minister, Leslie Campbell, takes the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony at King's House on Monday (June 22).

Leslie Campbell Sworn Into Cabinet
Urban Development Corporation (UDC) General Manager, Heather Pinnock (left, seated), and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right, seated), display copies of the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the entities that will facilitate their collaboration on programmes and initiatives, aimed at leveraging the UDC’s assets and engagements to generate local and international investments, and create business development opportunities in Jamaica. The signing took place at JAMPRO’s Corporate Office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Also attending were (from left) UDC Deputy General Manager, Finance, Treasury and Investment, Omar Gray; Deputy General Manager, Subsidiary Management, UDC, Lisa Golding; and JAMPRO Vice Presidents for Marketing, Gabriel Heron, and Sales and Promotions, Norman Naar.
Urban Development Corporation (UDC) General Manager, Heather Pinnock (left, seated), and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (right, seated), display copies of the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the entities that will facilitate their collaboration on programmes and initiatives, aimed at leveraging the UDC’s assets and engagements to generate local and international investments, and create business development opportunities in Jamaica. The signing took place at JAMPRO’s Corporate Office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (June 17). Also attending were (from left) UDC Deputy General Manager, Finance, Treasury and Investment, Omar Gray; Deputy General Manager, Subsidiary Management, UDC, Lisa Golding; and JAMPRO Vice Presidents for Marketing, Gabriel Heron, and Sales and Promotions, Norman Naar.

JAMPRO And UDC Sign MOU To Push Investments
President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards​.
President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards​.

JAMPRO Woos Logistics Investors

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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2020/2021

Forestry Dept. To Embark On Reforestation Of 150 Hectares Of Land

The Forestry Department will be embarking on the reforestation of 150 hectares of land and the maintenance of parcels comprising 588 hectares, during the 2020/21 financial year. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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CoronavirusEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Announces Changes to Portfolio Assignment

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has made further changes to the ministerial arrangements in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. Minister without Portfolio, Hon. Daryl Vaz, will assume responsibility for the Water and Housing Portfolios and subject matters having to do with certain special economic development projects. Minister Vaz will be tasked with ensuring that water and housing projects...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Saharan Air Layer to Intensify Over the Next 24 Hours

The Saharan Air Layer, SAL (Dust plume) which has been affecting the island since yesterday (June 22), is expected to intensify over the next twenty-four hours. Acting Head of the Weather Branch, Meteorologist Rohan Brown said the country is currently experiencing a reduction in visibility. “In keeping with the forecast as of 10:00 a.m. today, (June 23) the horizontal visibility...
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Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson. (FILE Photo)
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaicans Urged To Brace For Higher Temperatures

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Office) is urging Jamaicans to prepare for higher-than-normal temperatures over the summer period, which begins on June 20 and ends September 22. Director of the Met Office, Evan Thompson, said that already, daytime temperatures have been above normal, with Montego Bay recording up to 34 degrees Celsius and Kingston 33.5 degrees in the month...
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Director of the Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (DRRC) at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Barbara Carby, speaks at a virtual town hall meeting, held by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on May 28.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentLocal Government

Long-Term Planning Necessary To Deal With Major Disasters

Long-term planning, infrastructural investments and individual responsibility are key to how we prepare for major disaster events, says Director of the Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (DRRC) at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Barbara Carby. Speaking at a virtual town hall meeting held by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on May 28, Dr. Carby underscored the...
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Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry. (FILE)
CoronavirusEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Collective Utilisation Of Resources Needed To Overcome COVID-19 – PIOJ

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says the nation requires the collective utilisation of resources at its disposal to overcome the challenges associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at the PIOJ’s digital quarterly media briefing on May 27, Dr. Henry said that Jamaica has entered a period of “significant challenges”, consequent on...
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