Jamaica is being lauded for its continued commitment to achieving sustained growth through the institution of economic reform strategies and programmes across Administrations. This praise comes from Dean, Stern Business School, New York University, Professor Peter Henry, who was speaking at the Sixth International Monetary Fund (IMF) High Level Caribbean Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the upcoming global conference will explore partnerships and avenues for sustainable tourism, and showcase destination Jamaica to the world. Speaking with JIS News, the Minister informed that the conference is intended to foster a forum for governments, investors, donors and development organisations to exchange development and investment opportunities; share proven best practices for...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, says her organisation is willing to help the Caribbean countries severely affected by the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “The IMF stands ready to do whatever it can to help in those situations – in assessing macroeconomic implications, determining financing needs, and providing financial support that would also help catalyse broader...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, remains confident that Jamaica will achieve its target of five per cent growth in the next three years. “People have said it is an overly ambitious target, but I am strongly of the view that we will achieve the growth targets set. We are also very cognisant of the significant challenges that the...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the country grew by an estimated 0.9 per cent for the July to September 2017 quarter, relative to the corresponding period last year. This out-turn reflects a 0.6 per cent increase over the April to June quarter, and is driven by a 1.1 per cent expansion in the services industry and...

Three entities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will facilitate capacity building among micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and provide them with institutionalised support. Led by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), the other signatories to the MOU are the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The signing of the MOU forms the basis...

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs has embarked on a three-year entrepreneurship training programme as part of a move to reposition the organisation as an entity geared at empowering youth for meaningful employment. Under the programme, young persons who successfully complete the training are assisted with capital inputs to start their own businesses. Speaking with JIS News at the 10th annual Lauriston...