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American Bestselling Author, Stephen Covey, speaking during the 37th Annual Caribbean Conference of Accountants, jointly hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ), which was held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
American Bestselling Author, Stephen Covey, speaking during the 37th Annual Caribbean Conference of Accountants, jointly hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ), which was held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Stakeholder Trust Identified as a Pivotal Economic Driver

Engendering greater stakeholder trust across the public and private sectors to drive efficient service delivery is deemed pivotal in any thrust to secure higher levels of sustainable economic growth. This is the view of American bestselling author, Stephen Covey, who...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the media at the contract signing for a new S-Band Doppler Weather Radar at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (June 25). Seated at the head table are (from left): Deputy Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Ms. Claire Bernard; Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Mr. Evan Thompson; Director General, PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry; Country Manager, World Bank, Ms. Galina Sotirova and Vice President, Global Sales, Enterprise Electronics Corporation, Mr. Kurt Kleess.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the media at the contract signing for a new S-Band Doppler Weather Radar at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (June 25). Seated at the head table are (from left): Deputy Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Ms. Claire Bernard; Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Mr. Evan Thompson; Director General, PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry; Country Manager, World Bank, Ms. Galina Sotirova and Vice President, Global Sales, Enterprise Electronics Corporation, Mr. Kurt Kleess.

Jamaica to Get New S-Band Doppler Weather Radar
Manager, Information Technology (IT), Enabled Services at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shane Angus.
Manager, Information Technology (IT), Enabled Services at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shane Angus.

JAMPRO to Take Part in Customer Contact Week in Las Vegas
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is greeted by Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (right), while Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, looks on. Occasion was the official opening of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) 2019 Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 10).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is greeted by Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (right), while Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, looks on. Occasion was the official opening of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) 2019 Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 10).

Combination of Public and Private Investments to Improve Infrastructure
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) ‘Strategic Leadership Retreat’ held at Moon Palace in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday (June 6).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) ‘Strategic Leadership Retreat’ held at Moon Palace in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday (June 6).

PM Targets Two Special Economic Zones Within Three Years

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation ‘Strategic Leadership Retreat’, at Moon Palace in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on June 6.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Consistent Growth for Almost 18 Consecutive Quarters

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the local economy has been experiencing consistent growth for almost 18 consecutive quarters. Speaking to participants at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation’s Strategic Leadership Retreat at Moon Palace in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on June 6, Mr. Holness said Jamaica is seeing a return to sustainable periods of significant...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Gov’t Pledges Support for Work of Conservation Trust Fund

The Government has pledged full support to the National Conservation Trust Fund of Jamaica (NCTFJ) in safeguarding the nation’s protected areas as a key ingredient for sustainable development. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that while Jamaica’s emphasis is on economic growth and job creation, the Government continues to be...
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Minister without Portfolio Senator Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre) met with key stakeholders in Clarendon yesterday (June 5) as part of a series of meetings being held to address the current drought conditions. Also pictured are His Worship the Mayor Councillor Winston Maragh (L) and Mr Michael Dunn, V.P Operations, Eastern Division, NWC.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

No Quick Fixes in Addressing Water Challenges – Minister Charles Jr.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr says the Government is committed to finding sustainable solutions to addressing the water challenges. Minister Charles Jr. said while the challenges are many there are no quick fixes for some of the issues. “The goal for us as leaders must be to anticipate the...
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Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (left) addresses journalists during Wednesday’s (May 22) quarterly briefing at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston. Listening is Programme Director for the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at the PIOJ, Elizabeth Emanuel.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentVision 2030

Notable Gains Under Vision 2030

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, is reporting notable gains under the National Development Plan (NDP) – Vision 2030 Jamaica for the Medium-Term Framework (MTF) period 2015 to 2018. The MTF is the main mechanism for translating Vision 2030 Jamaica's long-term national goals and outcomes into action. Dr. Henry, who was addressing the recent...
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Director of the Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson, speaking at the launch of the division
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWeather and Climate Change

MET Service Launches Weather Quiz Competition

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service), on Friday (May 31), launched the 2019 renewal of its Weather, Climate and Climate Change Quiz Competition. The biennial event, which is being staged for the third time, is open to preparatory and primary school students who face-off in a one-day contest to test their knowledge of weather and climate-related topics. Students from...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), in discussion with the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, as he peruses the 2018/19 annual report of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA). Occasion was the opening of the 100th annual general meeting of the association at the JACISERA Park Sport Complex in Kingston on Thursday (May 30).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PM Says as Economy Grows Civil Servants Will be Duly Compensated

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring that as the economy grows, civil servants will be duly compensated for their sacrifices towards achieving this. “The guarantee that I give you… from the political directorate… is that as the economy improves and increases, you must get your fair share of that increase,” the Prime Minister said. He was speaking...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), speaking at a public forum at the Rio Nuevo Village, St. Mary, on Wednesday (May 29). Seated beside him is Councillor, Retreat Division in the parish, Krystal Lee.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Minister Vaz Reports Over 90 Per Cent Support for Plastic, Styrofoam Ban

Five months after the ban on styrofoam and single-use plastic bags was implemented in Jamaica, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is reporting more than 90 per cent support for the initiative. “We, in this Administration, have taken the bold step and, thankfully, the citizenry has supported it. I don’t know...
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