Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says prospects for the economy remain positive. Speaking at the Central Bank’s quarterly briefing at the BOJ in downtown Kingston on August 29, the newly appointed Governor said the positive outlook remains, despite “headwinds” and “clouds of uncertainty” arising from the global economy. “Domestic economic activity continues to show signs of recovery, although...

Newly appointed Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says a “great foundation” for enhanced economic growth has been laid on which to build. “I am proud of the hard work that we have done across political administrations to move the economy forward. I am inspired to take the baton from [my predecessor] Governor [Brian] Wynter and play my part...

Minister with responsibility for Water, Infrastructure and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the delivery of potable water to citizens continues to be a major priority for the Government. “There have been challenges in recent times, which further demonstrate the need for the Government to undertake the necessary infrastructure...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government is to conduct an audit of the island’s water supply systems, to find solutions for the challenges being experienced by citizens. In his message read by Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke, during the commissioning ceremony...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, says there is still much to do in empowering the most vulnerable to adapt and cope with some of the intense and often devastating weather events associated with climate change. He was speaking at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Workshop on National Communications...

Deputy Chairman of the National Water Commission (NWC), Steven Fong-Yee, is encouraging residents seeking to acquire water, to do so through legitimate means. “Harnessing, treating and distributing water is a costly venture. I, therefore, encourage residents to apply for water through the appropriate channels and pay their bills each month,” Mr. Fong-Yee emphasized. He was speaking at the commissioning ceremony...

A draft of the National Spatial Plan (NSP), which will outline the governance framework for the optimal and effective use and management of Jamaica’s natural resources, is to be completed by December 2019. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who said the drafting of this modern national...