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Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Corporate Communications Manager, Suzette Campbell says the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a part of the organization’s objective to energize the ecosystem.

November 18-23 Is Global Entrepreneurship Week

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will be hosting a series of activities from November 18-23 to commemorate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). The events include: ‘Kumba Mi Yabba’ Jamaica Night on Monday, November 18; ‘Raising Capital’ on Tuesday, November 19;...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Senator Charles Emphasizes the Importance of Home Ownership

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President for Research, Advocacy and Project Implementation, Shullette Cox, (second right), in discussion with (from left) Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ItelBPO, Yoni Epstein; National Outsourcing Coordinator, JAMPRO, Roger Williams; and Director, Nearshore Americas, Kirk Laughlin.

JAMPRO Executive Cites Key Inputs Pivotal to Further BPO Buildout

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., signs artwork after delivering the keynote address at the University of Technology's (UTech) 2nd International Built Environment Conference at the institution's Papine campus on Thursday (Nov. 7). Looking on (from left) are: Programme Administrator in the Built Environment Faculty, Dr. Patricia Green; Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Garfield Young; and Associate Vice President, Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Paul Ivey.

Gov’t Making Use Of Geospatial Technology To Enhance Operations

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., receives a certificate of appreciation from Second Vice President, Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Dahlia Alert, at the IMAJ's seminar on Wednesday (November 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

Minister Charles Jr. Calls For Promotion Of Sustainable Practices In Construction

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, gives the main address at the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s Local Government Adaption to Climate Change (LG-ACT) Project water conference, held at Sandals South Coast in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, on October 31.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Taking Proactive Approach To Climate Change

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government is taking a proactive approach to addressing climate change. He said that this involves advancing policies, strategies and relevant legislation to build the nation’s resilience. “What we have to do is put ourselves in a position, knowing that it...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., MP.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

All MSMEs Can Benefit from New Public Procurement Regime

All micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), regardless of the industry, will be able to benefit from the Government’s new public procurement regime, which came into force on April 1. This assurance comes from Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who noted that there is no restriction to...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), looks on as Vice President, Divisional Operations, National Water Commission (NWC), Michael Dunn, points out features of the new water storage system installed at Dunrobin Court in St. Andrew. Occasion was the handover of the system on Wednesday (October 31).

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Dams Nearing Capacity

The current rains have significantly increased storage levels at the Mona Reservoir and Hermitage Dam with the facilities nearing full capacity. “Hermitage Dam is now above 95 per cent (or 387.2 million gallons), which is almost full and Mona, which is two times the size of Hermitage, is moving towards 90 per cent (or 661.3 million gallons),” said Minister without Portfolio in the...

Professor Mark Harris (centre) presents a copy of his book, ‘Confronting Global Climate Change: Experiments and Applications in the Tropics’, to Minister with responsibility for Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), at the launch, at Northern Caribbean University (NCU), in Mandeville, Manchester, on October 30. At left is President of NCU, Professor Lincoln Edwards.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica To Develop Sound Project Proposals To Access Funds From GCF

Minister with responsibility for Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Jamaica will be developing sound project proposals to access funds from the Global Climate Fund (GCF). “The preparation of these proposals and other very important activities have been made possible through readiness grants from the GCF. We have the resources and will commence activities to develop a...

Social Protection Analyst at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Camille Graham, addresses persons attending the Dialogue for Development Series public consultation on October 17 at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PIOJ Says Opportunities Exist To Capitalise On Ageing Population

Social Protection Analyst at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Camille Graham, has underscored the need for continuous dialogue on the implications of the ageing population and how to capitalise on opportunities that this group offers to the economy and society. Ms. Graham said that citizens and stakeholders “must be mindful of the social, economic and environmental implications of the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), looks on as Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) Engineer, Paul Cummings (2nd left), points out details on a map of water catchment areas in St. Mary. Others (from left) are: Mayor of the parish, Councillor Richard Creary; and RWSL board member, Peter Clarke. Occasion was a tour of RWSL supply systems in the parish on Thursday (Oct. 24).

7 years ago CommunityEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Rural Water Supply to Boost Storage Capacity in St. Mary

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is assuring residents of St. Mary that they will have increased access to water supply before the end of year. He said that the Government, through Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), will be undertaking work to increase storage capacity in order to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the $3.5-billion business process outsourcing (BPO) complex, GTECH Park, in Cookspen, Portmore, on Thursday (October 24). Others (from left) are Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Senator Aubyn Hill; State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Strength Construction Limited, Carelene Bailey; CEO, Portmore Holdings, Gordon Tewani; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips; and Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

New BPO Complex To Create 4,500 Jobs

Up to 4,500 additional jobs will be created for Jamaicans through construction of GTECH Park, a new business process outsourcing (BPO) complex in Portmore, St. Catherine. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground for the facility located at lot #2 in Cooks Pen on Thursday (October 24). The complex will comprise three multilevel buildings, which can accommodate a...