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Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, emphasises a point at an event for the observation of International Consultants’ Day by the Caribbean Institute of Certified Management Consultants (CICMC) held at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Oxford Road, on June 7.

Management Consultants Encouraged to Strive for Excellence

Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry, is encouraging management consultants to always strive for excellence. “Immediately as you think of consultancy, you are adding capacity, and sometimes you may be engaged with entities that may...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation Vice President for Sales and Promotion, Claude Duncan.

Jamaica Investment Forum Focusing On Priority Sectors and Business Opportunities

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addressing journalists during the Agency’s quarterly media briefing on May 22. Listening (from left) are Senior Director for the PIOJ’s Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Statistical Institute of Jamaica Director General, Carol Coy.

Expect Further Decline in Poverty Rate – PIOJ

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Dr. Eric Deans, pointing out several areas of Special Economic Zone operations.

Value-Added Logistics Will Drive Growth – Dr. Deans

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Dr. Eric Deans (right), in discussion with Director of Investor Relations and Communications, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority Reporting Heightening Investor Interest

Senior Director, Housing Policy, Research and Monitoring Branch of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Paula Parkes, at a JIS Think Tank on Friday, May 18.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Rent Restriction Act to be Amended

Several amendments are being proposed to the Rent Restriction Act, which are expected to address current challenges in the rental industry and make it more equitable for landlords and tenants. According to Senior Director in the Housing Policy, Research and Monitoring Branch of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Paula Parkes, the challenges which exist in the industry...

Senior Director, Housing Policy, Research and Monitoring Branch, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Paula Parkes, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 18.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Public Invited to Participate in Consultations on Proposed Amendments to the Rent Restriction Act

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,...

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2018/2019

NLA Working to Implement Electronic Land Titling

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...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his Sectoral Presentation in the House of Representatives on May 15.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

11 Government Offices in Portland to be Relocated on Lands in Boundbrook

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...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, making his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 15.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Feasibility Study for CSEZ to be Completed in July

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.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentIndustry

Gov’t Targets Growth in Investments

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...

Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans (centre), signs the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will strengthen the cooperation with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) on the development of the country’s Special Economic Zones. The signing, which also involved TAJ Director General, Ainsley Powell (left), and JCA Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner, Velma Ricketts Walker (right), took place at the JSEZA in Kingston on Friday (May 11).

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Agencies Strengthen Cooperation for Special Economic Zones

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...