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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a meeting of the Manchester Municipal Corporation, recently.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a meeting of the Manchester Municipal Corporation, recently.

Minister Says More Enforcement is Needed to Protect Water Assets

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says more enforcement is needed to protect the nation’s water assets from violations. Senator Charles Jr., who was speaking with stakeholders at...
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Carol Coy, speaks at the closing ceremony for the Caribbean Leadership Training session, on Friday (July 5), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Carol Coy, speaks at the closing ceremony for the Caribbean Leadership Training session, on Friday (July 5), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Director General of STATIN says NSOs Must Submit Data Timely
Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his contribution to the debate on the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019, in the Senate on Friday (July 5).
Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his contribution to the debate on the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019, in the Senate on Friday (July 5).

Senate Passes Amendments to Petroleum Act
(FILE) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., opening the debate on the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019 in the Senate on June 28. Seated (at left) is Parliamentary Secretary, Senator Robert Morgan. In the background (from left) are Senator Kerensia Morrison, and Deputy President of the Senate, Aubyn Hill.
(FILE) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., opening the debate on the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019 in the Senate on June 28. Seated (at left) is Parliamentary Secretary, Senator Robert Morgan. In the background (from left) are Senator Kerensia Morrison, and Deputy President of the Senate, Aubyn Hill.

20% Allowance to Purchase and Renovate Derelict Industrial Buildings
(FILE) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., opening the debate on the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019 in the Senate on June 28. Seated (at left) is Parliamentary Secretary, Senator Robert Morgan. In the background (from left) are Senator Kerensia Morrison, and Deputy President of the Senate, Aubyn Hill.
(FILE) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., opening the debate on the Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019 in the Senate on June 28. Seated (at left) is Parliamentary Secretary, Senator Robert Morgan. In the background (from left) are Senator Kerensia Morrison, and Deputy President of the Senate, Aubyn Hill.

Senate Defers Debate on Petroleum (Amendment) Act 2019

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• Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., highlights a point while piloting the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation (Amendment) Act, in the Senate on Friday (April 26). Seated at left is Government Senator, Ransford Braham. In the background (from left) are: Kerensia Morrison, and Deputy President of the Senate, Aubyn Hill.
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Senate Approves Public Procurement Regulations

The Senate, on Friday (June 28), approved the Public Procurement (Registration and Classification of Suppliers) Regulations, 2019. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who piloted the Regulations, said that they are critical to the operationalisation of the reformed public procurement landscape. He said the measures will fully enable...
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Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, addresses the quarterly monetary policy report press conference, held at the Bank’s downtown Kingston offices on November 19. At right is Deputy Governor, BOJ, Livingstone Morrison.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

BOJ Maintains Policy Rate on Overnight Balances at 0.75 Percent

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has announced that it is maintaining the policy rate offered on overnight balances from deposit-taking institutions at 0.75 per cent, effective June 28, 2019. In a statement on Thursday (June 27), the Central Bank said this is based on its latest assessment that monetary conditions are appropriate to support the achievement of the inflation target...
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World Food Programme Head of Office for Barbados, Regis Chapman, addresses the Shock-Responsive Social Protection in the Caribbean Regional Symposium in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos on June 27.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Chosen as Model for Caribbean Disaster Response Coordination

Jamaica is among five countries chosen by the World Food Programme (WFP) to serve as a model for the Caribbean in disaster response coordination. The others are Belize, Dominica, Guyana, and St. Lucia. WFP Head of Office for Barbados, Regis Chapman, made the disclosure while addressing the Shock-Responsive Social Protection in the Caribbean Regional Symposium in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos...
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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.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

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 was speaking during the 37th Annual Caribbean Conference of Accountants, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston....
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Manager, Information Technology (IT), Enabled Services at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shane Angus.
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JAMPRO to Take Part in Customer Contact Week in Las Vegas

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be participating in Customer Contact Week (CCW) in Las Vegas, United States,  from June 24 to 28 as part of efforts to diversify Jamaica’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. Formerly known as Call Centre Week, CCW is the number one conference and expo for contact centre and customer care professionals to network and learn about...
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