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The town of Falmouth, famous for its Georgian-style architecture and historic buildings, has been experiencing a kind of renaissance and is once again being hailed as a centre of major economic activities.
The town of Falmouth, famous for its Georgian-style architecture and historic buildings, has been experiencing a kind of renaissance and is once again being hailed as a centre of major economic activities.

Falmouth Emerging as an Economic Player

The town of Falmouth, once the epicentre for economic activities in Jamaica, is experiencing a renaissance, with port and hotel developments and attractions, and is being touted as a major location for tourism and other businesses. With world-class attractions such...

JAMPRO Secures US$166.7 Million In FDIs up to June
Hon. Daryl Vaz, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation.
Hon. Daryl Vaz, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation.

Bernard Lodge Master Plan Enterprise Team Named
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Metry Seaga.
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Metry Seaga.

Five More Companies Recommended to Operate Under SEZ Regime
Senior Director in the Environment and Risk Management Division of the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Gillian Guthrie (second left), listens to a point being made by Head of the United Nations Environment Caribbean Sub-Regional Office, Vincent Sweeney (left), at the opening of the two-day Caribbean Sub-regional conference on cleaner and more efficient fuel vehicles, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 5. Associate Vice President of Sustainable Development at the University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Ruth Potopsingh; and Head of Development Cooperation at the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica, Walter Bernyck, also pariticipate in the discussion.
Senior Director in the Environment and Risk Management Division of the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Gillian Guthrie (second left), listens to a point being made by Head of the United Nations Environment Caribbean Sub-Regional Office, Vincent Sweeney (left), at the opening of the two-day Caribbean Sub-regional conference on cleaner and more efficient fuel vehicles, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 5. Associate Vice President of Sustainable Development at the University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Ruth Potopsingh; and Head of Development Cooperation at the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica, Walter Bernyck, also pariticipate in the discussion.

Several Achievements under Global Fuel Economy Project

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL), Grantley Stephenson (right), following a tour of sections of the Port of Kingston on Monday (December 3). Listening (from left) are Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams, and Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) CEO, Professor Gordon Shirley.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Kingston Wharves Limited Undertaking $100M Drainage Upgrade

Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) will be fast-tracking the $100-million upgrade of its drainage system, which is slated to begin in mid-January 2019. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Grantley Stephenson, advised that a collapsed drain and heavy rainfall in October, which flooded several roads in the vicinity of KWL, prompted the entity’s decision. “We have taken the decision to go ahead with...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL), Grantley Stephenson (right), following a tour of sections of the Port of Kingston on Monday (December 3). Listening (from left) are Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams; and Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) CEO, Professor Gordon Shirley.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Activities Being Streamlined in Areas Around Kingston Port

A special working group is being established to develop a comprehensive plan aimed at streamlining activities in the areas immediately around the Port of Kingston. The issues to be addressed include parking restrictions, enforcement and traffic management to prevent the haphazard parking of motor vehicles; the relocation of vendors to a designated food court area; security in and around the...
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A section of the Chesterfield Drive extension road, opened on December 2 to bypass Three Miles, which is undergoing roadworks.
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Chesterfield Drive Extension to Spur Economic Activities

The Government has welcomed the opening of the new Chesterfield Drive extension road for its potential to create jobs and economic activities that spur economic growth. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said opening up the area can facilitate the extension of port activities. “I can see future development in and...
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Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chairman, Metry Seaga (centre), along with JSEZA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans (left), and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards, following Friday’s (Nov. 30) signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will further strengthen both agencies collaboration in pursuing potential investments for Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones regime. The signing took place at the JSEZA’s offices on Waterloo Road, St. Andrew, on Friday (Nov. 30).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JSEZA and JAMPRO Sign MOU

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) have strengthened their partnership in a bid to attract increased investments to the country, as the Government moves to reposition the island as the fourth node in the global logistics supply chain. The JSEZA’s Chairman, Metry Seaga, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans, and JAMPRO’s President, Diane...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Integrated Water, Land and Ecosystems (IWEco) project to restore the hydrological and supporting features of the Negril Great Morass in Westmoreland, at Couples Swept Away on Thursday (November 29).
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

1.5 Million Used Tyres Being Removed from Riverton Landfill

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is embarking on a project to remove approximately 1.5 million used tyres from the Riverton Landfill in St. Andrew. Mr. Vaz says the project’s details are being finalised by Cabinet, with plans to commence the engagement in the first quarter of the...
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Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses guests at a reception to mark the opening of the Canadian Defence Attaché office in Kingston. The reception was held aboard the Canadian Force ship – the ‘HMCS Moncton’, at the Montego Bay Freeport in St. James on Thursday (November 29).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Increased Canadian Investments in Jamaica Being Encouraged

Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis, is encouraging more Canadian businesses to invest in Jamaica. “We encourage Canadians to see Jamaica as a primary location for their investments, [and] consider taking steps to gain some greater foothold here, particularly in Montego Bay, which is the fastest growing city in the Caribbean,” he said. The Mayor was speaking at a welcome...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses a ceremony for the official commissioning of the Montpelier system at the old Montpelier railway station in St. James on November 23.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Minister Samuda Lauds Rural Water Supply Limited

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda, has lauded the work of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) in completing four major projects in St. James. Valued at a cost of approximately $54 million, the projects include restoration of the Spring Gardens and Montpelier water systems and improvements to the rainwater-harvesting systems...
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