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Director General of Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.

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...

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).

Government Remains Resolute to Make Country Climate Resilient – Vaz

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.

Farmers in South Manchester Receive GLOBALGAP Certification

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

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.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Training More Persons for BPO Jobs – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is providing additional resources to train more persons for job opportunities in the rapidly expanding business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. “The Government of Jamaica stands in support of the BPO (sector), and we will make the necessary investments to ensure that there is the flow of human resources to support...

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.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

GIS Day Exposition at UWI Nov. 14

The National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD) of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is inviting the public to attend its 16th annual national Geographic Information System (GIS) Day Exposition, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on Wednesday, November 14. To be staged under the theme ‘Geospatial Technologies: Driving Logistics and Transportation’, the exposition will...

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.

7 years ago DiasporaEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Welcomes Increased French Interest in Jamaica

The Government has welcomed the increase in French private-sector activities in Jamaica and support for the island’s efforts to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth and economic development. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, noted that a number of French companies have successfully bid for local contracts. These include divestment of the Kingston Container Terminal...

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.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

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)

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

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.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTechnology

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.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

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...