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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 27th annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and Exhibition at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on October 8.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 27th annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and Exhibition at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on October 8.

Water A Priority for Economic Development– PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that access to potable water is critical in ensuring that the Jamaican economy continues to grow and is able to reach its full potential. “We all know the saying that ‘water is...
Wife of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), is assisted by Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley, in planting a neem tree at the Donald Quarrie High School, in St. Andrew on October 5. Occasion was the National Tree Planting Day ceremony, held at the institution.
Wife of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), is assisted by Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley, in planting a neem tree at the Donald Quarrie High School, in St. Andrew on October 5. Occasion was the National Tree Planting Day ceremony, held at the institution.

Development Must Be Balanced With Environmental Protection – Vaz
Lead Economist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Dr. Henry Mooney, converses with President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Gloria Henry, prior to the start of the association’s
Lead Economist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Dr. Henry Mooney, converses with President of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), Gloria Henry, prior to the start of the association’s 'Presidents Forum' on Thursday, October 4 at Usain Bolt Tracks & Records in Montego Bay, St. James.

IDB Official Praises Strong Economic Progress
Mrs Audrey Sewell, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and the Office of the Prime Minister (centre right) met with the management of the National Works Agency, China Harbour Engineering Company and Mrs Collette Roberts Risden, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security (centre left) yesterday (October 3) to discuss the current work stoppage on the Mandela Highway Improvement Project.
Mrs Audrey Sewell, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and the Office of the Prime Minister (centre right) met with the management of the National Works Agency, China Harbour Engineering Company and Mrs Collette Roberts Risden, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security (centre left) yesterday (October 3) to discuss the current work stoppage on the Mandela Highway Improvement Project.

Government Officials Meet with CHEC/NWA on Mandela Improvement Project
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre) presents a plaque to Dr. Owen James (left) at the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons’ (CCRP) Living Legacy Awards ceremony held on Friday (September 28) at the Mona Visitors Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. Sharing the moment is founder and executive chairperson of CCRP, Jean Lowrie- Chin. The annual CCRP Living Legacy Awards recognise senior citizens, 55 years or older, who have contributed to the growth and development of the country.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre) presents a plaque to Dr. Owen James (left) at the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons’ (CCRP) Living Legacy Awards ceremony held on Friday (September 28) at the Mona Visitors Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. Sharing the moment is founder and executive chairperson of CCRP, Jean Lowrie- Chin. The annual CCRP Living Legacy Awards recognise senior citizens, 55 years or older, who have contributed to the growth and development of the country.

NIS Contribution Mandatory for Employed Jamaicans

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Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (right), and former Managing Director at JISCO Alpart Jamaica, Liu Wanxiang (centre), observe mechanic Lenford Samuels at work, during a tour of the plant in in Nain, St. Elizabeth in 2017.
CommunityDevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Young Engineers to Help Develop Alpart/Gansu Industrial Park

Approximately 60 engineering graduates, who are benefiting from skills upgrading in China, will be engaged in the expansion of the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart bauxite refinery and development of the Gansu Industrial Park and Special Economic Zone in Nain, St. Elizabeth, when they return to the island. The projects together represent investment of approximately US$6 billion by Chinese entity JISCO,...
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The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica addressing the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, United States of America today (Thursday, September 27)
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Economic Independence Will Secure Our Resilience

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has told world leaders that while Small Island Developing States (SIDS) continue to strengthen partnerships around the world, economic independence will ultimately secure resilience for all SIDS. Addressing the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City today (September 27), Prime Minister Holness noted Jamaica and other SIDS continue to work to...
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Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), makes a point at a town hall meeting hosted by the Finance Ministry at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College, St. Andrew on Friday (Sept. 21). Listening (from second left) are: Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-chairman, Keith Duncan; Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter; and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan.
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Economic Reform Programme Spurring Improved Living Standards – Dr. Clarke

Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Economic Reform Programme’s (ERP) successful implementation has enabled the Government to double expenditure aimed at improving the standard of living in Jamaica. He noted that allocations to improve the quality of life for the society’s most vulnerable, increased from $20 billion in the 2015/16 fiscal year to $32...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks at a Government of Jamaica and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Review press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister today (September 21). Listening keenly are Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right); and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan.
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Prime Minister Says Economy Has Progressed Under ERP

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the economy has made progress under the Economic Reform Programme (ERP). Speaking at a Government of Jamaica and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Review press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister today (September 21), Mr. Holness said the Government is pleased that its economic programme is proceeding on track. “Reform...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Vaz Tells G7 Leaders Time for Talk on Climate Change Long Past and Calls for Innovation In Financing for Resilience Projects

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for the Environment, Hon, Daryl Vaz, today addressed the G7 Environment Ministers’ meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jamaica was one of three Small Island Developing States invited to attend the plenary, but it was Minister Vaz who delivered the key note address in the session...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), listens to a comment from OAS Country Representative in Kingston, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel (second right) at the opening of a three-day workshop on ‘Effective Heritage Inventories and the National Registers’ at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston on Tuesday (September 18). Also partcipating in the discussion (from left) are Technical Consultant, Coherit Associates LLC, Angela Labrador; Technical Project Manager (Cultural Heritage), OAS, Celia Toppin; and Technical Consultant, Coherit Associates LLC, Neil Silberman.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Developing National Register of Cultural Places and Objects

The Government is receiving expertise from the Organization of American States (OAS) in developing a national register of cultural heritage places and objects. A team from the organisation is participating in a three-day workshop to provide training to local personnel. The session, entitled ‘Effective Heritage Inventories and the National Registers’, got under way on Tuesday (September 18) at The Courtleigh...
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Beaches Coordinator at National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA), Chalene Roye-Myrie gives details about the recently launched ‘Jamaica Beach Guide’, a webpage designed by the agency to provide information on the various public beaches across the island, at a JIS Think Tank.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

NEPA Launches Jamaica Beach Guide

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has launched the ‘Jamaica Beach Guide’, a webpage designed to provide information on the various public beaches across the island. The webpage, located on NEPA’s website at www.nepa.gov.jm provides a list and quick facts about the featured beaches. “We have documented 87 public beaches across the island, and we are working to increase...
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