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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), highlights a point while addressing a joint Government/ International Monetary Fund (IMF) media briefing on Friday (November 17). Looking on is the IMF’s Managing Director, Christine Lagarde. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), highlights a point while addressing a joint Government/ International Monetary Fund (IMF) media briefing on Friday (November 17). Looking on is the IMF’s Managing Director, Christine Lagarde. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Gov’t Looking to Speed up Wage Talks

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working to quickly resolve issues relating to the 2017/19 public sector wage negotiations. He noted that while it was not expected that unions and other stakeholders would immediately accept...
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses journalists during the PIOJ’s quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office on Wednesday, November 15. Others (from left) are the PIOJ’s Director for the Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the PIOJ Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Elizabeth Emanuel.
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses journalists during the PIOJ’s quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office on Wednesday, November 15. Others (from left) are the PIOJ’s Director for the Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the PIOJ Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Elizabeth Emanuel.

Economic Signs Positive – PIOJ
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), along with (from left): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde; Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell; and Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Peter Turnquist, during the Heads of Government panel discussion on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, November 16. The panel discussion was one of four convened during the sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), along with (from left): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde; Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell; and Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Peter Turnquist, during the Heads of Government panel discussion on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, November 16. The panel discussion was one of four convened during the sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean’.

IMF Head Says Jamaica Setting Standards in Collaboration
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), with (from left): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde; Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell; and Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Peter Turnquist, at the Heads of Government panel discussion on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, November 16. The panel discussion was one of four convened during the sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum, which was held at the hotel under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left), with (from left): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde; Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell; and Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Peter Turnquist, at the Heads of Government panel discussion on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, November 16. The panel discussion was one of four convened during the sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum, which was held at the hotel under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean’.

Caribbean Governments Urged to be More Disciplined in Implementing Growth Policies
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde. (FILE)
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde. (FILE)

IMF Managing Director Commends The Government

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), responds to a question from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, during the Heads of Government panel discussion on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, November 16. The panel discussion was one of four convened during the sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum, which was held at the hotel on Thursday under the theme ‘Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience in the Caribbean’.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

CARICOM Must Strengthen Ties with Non-english-speaking Countries – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness, is calling for the strengthening of relations between CARICOM member states and non-English-speaking countries across the Caribbean and Latin America. He was speaking at the closing panel discussion on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean’ at the sixth International Monetary Fund (IMF) High Level Caribbean Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Reform Measures Delivering Jobs – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the economic and structural reforms being undertaken by the Government are delivering real jobs for Jamaicans. He said the increase in employment over the last two quarters has been “fantastic” and “in the closing quarter we will be seeing (even) more jobs”. The Prime Minister was contributing to a debate on the...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, addresses the Sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (November 16).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Stronger Growth Will Create More Resilient Caribbean – Lagarde

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, says stronger economic growth is the essential foundation for a more resilient Caribbean. She noted that economic growth in the region has been low for several decades and this has led to rising social and economic challenges, including poverty, inequality, unemployment and crime. Ms. Lagarde said there is no one explanation for...
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Dean, Stern Business School, New York University, Professor Peter Henry, addresses participants at the Sixth International Monetary Fund (IMF) High Level Caribbean Forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (November 16).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Jamaica Lauded for Economic Reform Strategies

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...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (FILE)
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTourism

Global Conference to Explore Avenues for Sustainable Tourism

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...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (second right), converses with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde (second left), as they enter The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (November 16) for the opening session of the Sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum. Others (from left) are Ambassador Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs, Dr. Nigel Clarke, and Head of the IMF Mission Team to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

IMF Willing to Help Hurricane-Ravaged Caribbean Countries

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...
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