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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda (third left), in discussion with (from left) President of the Rotary Club of Kingston, Linval Freeman; Chairman of Food For the Poor (FFP), Andrew Mahfood, and Executive Director of the charity organisation, David Mair. Occasion was the launch of the Rotary Club of Kingston 2018 Homes for the Homeless Project, on November 15 at the Altamont Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Government to Accelerate Zinc Fence Removal Programme

The Government will be accelerating its zinc fence removal programme and regularisation of more communities, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda. Mr. Samuda, who was addressing the launch of the...

Several business leaders, who spoke to JIS News recently, cite ongoing developments in business process outsourcing (BPO) and construction, including residential real estate, as major employment drivers, particularly for young people.

Developments in BPO, Construction to Further Drive Down Unemployment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), engages in a light moment with Managing Partner, KPMG in Jamaica, R. Tarun Handa (right), as he explains the operations of the new KPMG Jamaica Extended Support Services (K-JESS) facility, during a tour of its location on Harbour Street in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 13). This followed the ceremony to officially launch the service. Also pictured (from left) are Firm Controller, KPMG LLP in the United States, Joseph Arena; and Partner, Outsourcing, KPMG in Jamaica, Donald Barnett.

Gov’t Training More Persons for BPO Jobs – PM

Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager and Trainer at the National Spatial Data Management Division, Simone Lloyd (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Geography Awareness Week. With her are representatives from the major sponsors of Geography Awareness Week - Director of the Learning Resources Development Department at the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Henry Gray (right); and Associate Vice President of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology at the Caribbean Maritime University, Dr. Stephen Rhoden.

GIS Day Exposition at UWI Nov. 14

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), engages in light conversation with Argentine Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Ariel Fernandez (right), and French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Denys Wibaux. Occasion was the launch of ‘A Touch of France’ at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on November 8.

Gov’t Welcomes Increased French Interest in Jamaica

Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Constance Trowers, addressing the 10th geographic information system (GIS)Business Executive Forum held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on November 6.

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Gov’t Pleased with Increased Use of Geospatial Technology Locally

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is pleased with the increased use of geospatial technology locally. Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Constance Trowers, said that geographic information system (GIS) technology is being utilised in several sectors, particularly in traffic management and road infrastructure works. “The National Works Agency (NWA) has been employing GIS for cost-effective design...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks on the impending plastic ban at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ session. (PHOTO: Michael Sloely)

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New Business Opportunities from Plastic Ban

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the ban on plastic will allow for the creation of new investment opportunities. The ban, which starts January 1, 2019, affects the importation, manufacture, distribution and use of single-use plastic carrier/shopping bags; expanded polystyrene foam, commonly referred to as styrofoam; and plastic drinking straws....

Director of the Learning Resources Development Department at the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Henry Gray addressing a JIS Think Tank on November 2.

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Geospatial Technology Programme to Start in January 2019

The HEART Trust/NTA, has partnered with the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, to develop a geospatial technology centred training programme, which will become available to the public in January 2019. This was disclosed by Director of the Learning Resources Development Department at the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Henry Gray, at a JIS Think Tank held on November 2. “We...

Principal Director of the Climate Change Division in the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Una May Gordon (left) shares in a photo opportunity with Senior Development Officer, at the Canadian High Commission, Walric Peddie (centre) and Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Cliff Riley. Occasion was the inaugural staging of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Summit and Demo Day at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on November 2.

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Jamaica to Benefit from Climate Change Resilience Project

Jamaica is one of three countries participating in a US$35.7 million project designed to strengthen resilience of urban areas through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EBA). The project entitled, ‘Building climate resilience of urban systems through EBA in Latin America and the Caribbean’ also includes Mexico and El Salvador. Funding in part for the project has been provided by the Jamaica Social Investment...

Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager and Trainer at the National Spatial Data Management Division, Simone Lloyd.

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Focus on Geospatial Technologies

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, through the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), will observe National Geography Awareness Week 2018 under the theme ‘Geospatial Technologies: Driving Logistics and Transportation’. Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager and Trainer at the NSDMD, Simone Lloyd, told JIS News that the Ministry is ensuring that economic growth occurs in a sustainable manner through...

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Vaz Calls for Buy-in on Plastic Ban

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is calling for a buy-in into the Government’s ban on single-use plastic by manufacturers, householders and distributors. The Minister was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on October 31. “What we need is cooperation at all levels and, most importantly, let us...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), converses with MoneyMasters Limited (MML) Director, Dennis Hickey (right), during the entity’s ‘Conversation with the Analysts’ breakfast forum, held at Eden Gardens Wellness and Spa Resort in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 30). Mr. Vaz was the keynote speaker. The forum was held under the theme ‘Opportunities for Local Financing of Jamaica’s Infrastructure Development’. At left is MML President, Claudette Crooks.

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Government Pursuing Several Public-Private Partnership Deals

The Government is pursuing the development of several other potential Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says these include the soon-to-be-launched schools solar energy and energy efficiency pilot to be undertaken in 30 institutions, for which five firms have been shortlisted for consideration and participation. Other substantive...