Business process outsourcing (BPO) once viewed as stop-gap job option, has become a career of choice for many bright, young Jamaicans. In fact, many of them are moving to Montego Bay, which has become the centre of the country’s BPO operations, to take up positions in the sector. Among them is Junior Rogers, who tells JIS News that “I came...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the Government is focused on developing Falmouth into a world class destination, where its rich culture and history are fully utilized. He noted that through the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), significant investments will be made to transform Falmouth “into what undoubtedly will be the gem of the Caribbean.” “This is a town...

Economic Growth Council (EGC) member, Adam Stewart, says the focus of the entity’s work in supporting the Government in 2018 will be on implementation. Noting that the emphasis over the last two years has been on developing the drivers pivotal to achieving fiscal consolidation and ultimately higher levels of economic growth, Mr. Stewart said “we have set the table” in that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has given full support of plans by Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) in the creation of a safe and orderly port community. “The Government supports and endorses your idea, mission and vision… and we will support you with the regulations and legislation necessary to ensure that it happens,” he assured.  The Prime Minister was...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to the continuous upgrading of the country’s ports in order to attract larger cargo ships and cruise vessels. He cited work to be undertaken this year to expand berths one and two at the Montego Bay Port, as well...

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, says notable progress has been made in addressing factors that serve to constrain economic growth in Jamaica. He said the achievements over the last two quarters of the 2017/18 fiscal year resulted from the EGC’s collaboration with public- and private-sector entities and international partners. “All of these collaborative activities between the enablers in...

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, has praised the Government for declaring a State of Public Emergency in St. James as part of its effort to curb crime. Speaking at the EGC’s ‘Fourth Report to the Nation’ at Jamaica House on Wednesday (January 24), Mr. Lee-Chin noted that the decision represents the first step in the Administration’s thrust to...