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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Land, Environment, Climate Change and Investment at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), speaks at a Public Forum in Rio Nuevo Village, St. Mary, on Wednesday (May 29). With the Minister is Councillor for the Retreat Division, Krystal Lee.
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Land, Environment, Climate Change and Investment at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), speaks at a Public Forum in Rio Nuevo Village, St. Mary, on Wednesday (May 29). With the Minister is Councillor for the Retreat Division, Krystal Lee.

Climate Change Policy Framework Being Updated

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says his Ministry is in the process of updating the Climate Change Policy Framework. He was speaking at a Public Forum, titled, ‘Adapting to Climate...
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.
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.

Cabinet Approves Fourth Medium-Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), responds to questions during Wednesday’s (May 22) quarterly briefing at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston. Listening (from left) are Senior Director for the Institute’s Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at the PIOJ, Elizabeth Emanuel.
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), responds to questions during Wednesday’s (May 22) quarterly briefing at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston. Listening (from left) are Senior Director for the Institute’s Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at the PIOJ, Elizabeth Emanuel.

PIOJ Highlights Sectors Recording Highest Increases in Employment
Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, addresses recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. Professor Morrison said a new strain of ginger plant, which the Commission helped to develop, could launch a nutraceutical industry in Jamaica.
Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison, addresses recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. Professor Morrison said a new strain of ginger plant, which the Commission helped to develop, could launch a nutraceutical industry in Jamaica.

160,000 New Jobs Expected from Production of New Nutraceutical
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.
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.

PIOJ Reports 1.5 Per Cent Growth for January to March

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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducationHealth & Wellness

Nathan Ebanks Foundation Stages Annual Fair on May 25

The Nathan Ebanks Foundation (NEF) will stage its third Family Expo and Special Resource Fair on Saturday, May 25 on the grounds of Hope Gardens in St. Andrew from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Speaking with JIS News during an interview recently, President and Founder of the NEF, Christine Staple-Ebanks, said the event provides a unique platform for families and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces measures to assist parishes affected by the current dry conditions, during an address in the House of Representatives on May 21.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Allocates Additional $100 Million to Alleviate Dry Spell

The Government has allocated an additional $100 million for the trucking of water and distribution of tanks to parishes affected by the current dry spell. These parishes include Kingston, St. Andrew, Portland, St. Mary and St. Elizabeth. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 21. He said...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), and Plant Manager, National Water Commission (NWC) Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant, Patrick Gordon (left) listen to a point from NWC President, Mark Burnett, during a tour of the Constant Spring plant in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 15).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Minister Charles Jr. Tours NWC Plants

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, toured National Water Commission (NWC) plants in St. Andrew and St. Catherine on Wednesday (May 15), to observe work being undertaken to address the current water shortage affecting the Corporate Area. The areas visited were the Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant, the Mona Reservoir...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

HEART Accepting Applications for Graduate Work Experience Programme

The Human Employment and Resource Training (HEART) Trust/National Training Agency (NTA) is accepting applications for one of its Legacy programmes – the Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP) – which was formerly implemented under the National Youth Service (NYS). Speaking with JIS News, Acting Senior Director of Community Service at HEART Trust/NTA, Ronique Rhoden, said the programme is targeting 500 graduates...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentVision 2030

Jamaica Moving in Right Direction – JAMPRO President

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, says the country is moving in the right direction and is on a trajectory to achieve its Vision 2030 target of “being a place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.” Ms. Edwards was speaking at the Jamaica Employers Federation’s (JEF) annual conference at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

World Bank Commended for Supporting Reforms

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has thanked the World Bank for providing the financial and technical support for reforms being implemented across government. He notes that the Bank’s loan-funded Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth Programme has been “particularly supportive” through the provision of resources for business environment reforms designed to...
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