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Rural and Coastal Towns Targeted for Development

Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley, says the country’s rural and coastal towns are being targeted as Government moves to boost economic and social opportunities for citizens. He said that Port Antonio, Falmouth, Port Maria, Lucea,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers remarks during a plenary session at the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) on June 14, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Seated (from left) are Emiritus Professor of International Business, University of the West Indies, Alvin Wint; Practice Manager, Global Business Regulation Unit, World Bank Group, Catherine Masinde; and Executive Director, Econonic Growth Council, Senator Aubyn Hill.

Cabinet Approves Tabling of Logistics Hub Initiative Master Plan

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

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.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Value-Added Logistics Will Drive Growth – Dr. Deans

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Dr. Eric Deans, says the development and delivery of value-added goods and services under the Government’s Logistics Hub Initiative (LHI) will be pivotal in spurring higher levels of economic growth and job creation for Jamaica. He notes that fluctuations in the country’s economic fortunes over the years, which...

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

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority Reporting Heightening Investor Interest

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is reporting heightening investor/stakeholder interest in operating in the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), which are key components of the Government’s Logistics Hub Initiative (LHI). Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JSEZA, which is spearheading the Initiative’s development, Dr. Eric Deans, tells JIS News that the Authority has 31 SEZ applications for established...

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...