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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

The Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2019, which seeks to transfer the rights and obligations of the PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF) to the Government of Jamaica, was passed in the Senate on Friday (July 5). Under the amendments, the PDF’s functions and...

(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

Senate Defers Debate on Petroleum (Amendment) Act 2019

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., 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.

7 years ago 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...

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.

7 years ago 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...

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.

7 years ago 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....

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.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

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).

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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...