The public is being invited to participate in a series of consultations on the proposed amendments to the Rent Restriction Act. The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is taking steps to implement the amendments to strengthen existing provisions in order to address challenges in the renting industry. The consultations, which began on May 15, will run until June 20,...

The National Land Agency (NLA) is working with three entities to facilitate the implementation of electronic land titling in Jamaica. They are Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), and the World Bank. Consultants are being employed to assist with designing the system, which will include legislative changes to the Registration of Titles Act, to allow for records...

The Government plans to utilise lands owned by the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) and the National Insurance Fund (NIF) in Boundbrook, Portland, to facilitate the relocation of 11 government agencies. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, explained that the objective is to provide more comfortable surroundings for staff and members...

A comprehensive feasibility study for the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) is expected to be completed in July. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 15. “The study considers the best uses and development phasing of...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Ministry will be leading expansion of the Government’s investor outreach thrust, through trade and investment agency - Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). Noting that local and foreign investments remain central to the Administration’s economic development strategy for the country, Mr. Shaw said the overall goal is to create an environment...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), have strengthened their cooperation for the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), under the Logistics Hub Initiative. This  will be carried out through a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),  which was signed by JSEZA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans; JCA Chief Executive Officer...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew - Unemployment at Record Low Prime Minister th Most Hon. Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s unemployment rate has declined to a record low 9.6 per cent, as at the end of January 2018, down from the 10.4 per cent out-turn for the October to December 2017 quarter. The figures, provided by the Statistical Institute of...