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A section of the Chesterfield Drive extension road, opened on December 2 to bypass Three Miles, which is undergoing roadworks.
A section of the Chesterfield Drive extension road, opened on December 2 to bypass Three Miles, which is undergoing roadworks.

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...
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).
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).

JSEZA and JAMPRO Sign MOU
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).
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).

1.5 Million Used Tyres Being Removed from Riverton Landfill
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).
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).

Increased Canadian Investments in Jamaica Being Encouraged
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.
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.

Minister Samuda Lauds Rural Water Supply Limited

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda (third left), turns on a pipe to officially commission the Spring Gardens water system in St. James into service on November 23. (From left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of Rural Water Supply Limited, Councillor Homer Davis; Councillor for the Welcome Hall Division Gregory Wint; and Councillor for the Maroon Town Division, Everest Coke.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentLocal GovernmentWater

Citizens Urged to Pay Water Bills

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda, is imploring citizens to pay their water bills, as this contributes to the continued development of the country’s water infrastructure. “I am going to appeal to those who will benefit from these systems, that when the water is supplied, you must make your contribution. You...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), turns on a pipe to officially commission the Spring Gardens water system in St. James into service on November 23. Assisting (from left) are Montego Bay Mayor and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, and Rural Water Supply Limited, which upgraded the system, Councillor Homer Davis; Councillor for the Welcome Hall Division Gregory Wint; and Councillor for the Maroon Town Division, Everest Coke.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentLocal GovernmentWater

Improved Water Supply for Residents of South St. James

More than 7,000 residents of several communities in South St. James now have access to an improved water supply, following the Rural Water Supply Limited’s (RWSL) completion of four major projects in that region at a cost of approximately $54 million. The projects include rehabilitation of the Spring Gardens water supply system; upgrading of the Montpelier water supply system; and...
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Director General of Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

STATIN Highlights the Importance of Statistics to National Development

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has underscored the importance of statistics and surveys particularly in relation to economic growth and national development. Speaking with JIS News, Director General at STATIN, Carol Coy, pointed out that the information provided from the surveys assist in producing publications highlighting living conditions; national income and product; the labour force; quarterly gross domestic product...
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Director General of Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentVision 2030

National Strategy for Development of Statistics to be Ready Mid-2019

The National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) for Jamaica, which is being prepared by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), is expected to be ready by mid-2019. The National Strategy will provide a more coordinated approach in producing and disseminating data and is intended to facilitate greater harmonisation among agencies that produce statistics, reducing duplication, and enabling the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), presents Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Michael Taylor, with a plaque in appreciation of his work on the Special Report prepared by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Professor Taylor is the Lead author of the report, which highlights the impact of an increase of the average earth’s surface temperature of 1.5 degrees Celsius above industrial levels. The presentation was made during a national consultation held in preparation for the 24th session of the Conference of Parties (Pre-COP 24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), at the UWI Regional Headquarters on Wednesday (November 21).
Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Government Remains Resolute to Make Country Climate Resilient – Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government remains resolute in its drive to make Jamaica climate resilient, so that the gains made in achieving growth are not eroded. “We cannot, and must not allow the effects of climate change to derail all that we are working for – sustainable...
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The farmers, who are based at the New Forest/Duff House Agro-Park, were presented with their certificates on Friday (November 16), during a ceremony held at the facility, which followed a series of training.
AgricultureEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Farmers in South Manchester Receive GLOBALGAP Certification

Approximately 19 farmers in Southern Manchester are now certified to export various crops to international markets, under the good agricultural practices programme, GLOBALGAP. The farmers, who are based at the New Forest/Duff House Agro-Park, were presented with their certificates on Friday (November 16), during a ceremony held at the facility, which followed a series of training. Minister of Industry, Commerce,...
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