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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a meeting at the Manchester Municipal Corporation on Thursday (June 27), to address water challenges affecting communities in the parish.

Government Identifying Permanent Solutions to Water Challenges

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government is looking to identify permanent solutions to the water challenges facing some communities. “What we need to be doing...

• 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.

Senate Approves Public Procurement Regulations

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.

BOJ Maintains Policy Rate on Overnight Balances at 0.75 Percent

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.

Jamaica Chosen as Model for Caribbean Disaster Response Coordination

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

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.

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Jamaica to Get New S-Band Doppler Weather Radar

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and the World Bank have signed a contract for the design, supply and installation of a new S-Band Doppler Weather Radar in Jamaica. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, Director General, PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry, and Country...

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...

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).

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Combination of Public and Private Investments to Improve Infrastructure

The Government remains committed to private sector-led growth and will continue to use a combination of public and private investments to improve the country’s infrastructure. This is according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who said partnerships with the private sector will continue to be explored and...

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).

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PM Targets Two Special Economic Zones Within Three Years

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it is the intention of the Government to establish at least two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the country within the next three years. He noted that work is already under way on the Caymanas Special Economic Zone in St. Catherine, where a comprehensive feasibility study has been undertaken. The Prime Minister...

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.

7 years ago 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...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz

7 years ago 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...

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.

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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...