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Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) speaks with Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager (right) during a tour of Falmouth, Trelawny on January 26. At left is Commissioner of Police, George Quallo and in the background is Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. the Hon. Horace Chang.

Gov’t to Place Focus on Falmouth

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...

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Member, Adam Stewart (left), addresses journalists during the EGC’s fourth quarterly report at Jamaica House on January 24. Other members (from 2nd left) are: Paula Kerr-Jarrett; Hugh Hart; Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin; Executive Director, Senator Aubyn Hill; and Pat Ramsay.

Economic Growth Council to Focus on Implementation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), unveils a picture of the Total Logistics Facility (TLF) at the official opening at 195 Second Street in Kingston on January 25. Looking on from (left) are Chairman of Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) Jeffery Hall; KWL Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Grantley Stephenson; and Bishop of Kingston, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Thompson.

PM Signals Support for Orderly Port Community

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), along with Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams (left); and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, look on as one of two newly acquired pilot boats undergoes sea trials. The boats were commissioned into service during a ceremony held on Wednesday (January 24) at Newport East in Kingston.

Gov’t Committed to Continuous Upgrading of Ports

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin (left), converses with newly appointed EGC Executive Director, Senator Aubyn Hill, during the entity’s Fourth Report to the Nation at Jamaica House on Wednesday (January 24). Looking on, in the background, is EGC member, Adam Stewart.

Progress Made in Removing Growth Constraints

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, addresses journalists and other stakeholders at the EGC’s Fourth Report to the Nation at Jamaica House on Wednesday (January 24).

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Government Commended for Declaring State of Public Emergency

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...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing stakeholders and business interests at the Falmouth cruise-ship pier in Trelawny on January 19.

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Port Authority Facilitating Development

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has hailed the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) for its work in facilitating development. Speaking to business and tourism interests at a public forum at the Falmouth cruise-ship pier in Trelawny on January 19, Minister Chang said the Port Authority has earned the reputation...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the ibex headquarters for the Caribbean and Central America located at the Digicel Building, 14 Ocean Boulevard, downtown Kingston on January 17. Looking on (from left) are President and Chief Executive Officer, ibex, Bob Dechant; President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; and Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica Limited, Milverton Reynolds.

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Gov’t Training Personnel for BPO Sector

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says greater focus is being placed on the training of persons for the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, particularly for higher-end activities and high-value positions. He informed that the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), through its free zones, will be working closely with the HEART...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), examines one of the 450,000 new high tech electronic water meters to be supplied by German company, Diehl Metering to the National Water Commission (NWC). Looking on is Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Joachim Christoph Schmillen. Diehl was awarded a US$43.9 million contract to supply the meters for installation islandwide. Dr. Chang, along with principals of the NWC and Diehl Metering, signed the contract on Friday (Dec. 15) during a ceremony at Jamaica House.

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Mechanical Water Meters to Be Replaced Over Next Five Years

Over the next five years, the National Water Commission (NWC) will be replacing mechanical water meters with new high-tech electronic devices, which will result in improved quality of service to consumers and a reduction in operational costs for the agency. The solid-state water meters, to be supplied by the German company, Diehl Metering, are rated among the best in the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (December 12) to announce the appointment of Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), as the new Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council (EGC). Also pictured is EGC Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin.

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Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed Executive Director of Economic Growth Council

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has appointed Special Investment Ambassador to India, Senator Aubyn Hill, as the new Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council (EGC). Mr. Holness made the announcement during a press briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (December 12). “I am satisfied and confident Senator Hill will be able to execute the duties of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses a wide cross section of persons attending an ‘OPM-Live’ mini town hall meeting at Jamaica College in St. Andrew on November 29. The meeting was organised by the Office of the Prime Minister.

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Young Persons Guided to Areas Where Employment is Being Generated – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is taking a strategic approach to ensure that jobseekers, particularly young people, are guided to areas where employment is either being generated or can potentially be created. Noting that some 60,000 new jobs have been generated since the Administration took office in March, 2016, Mr. Holness said there is great...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) looks on as President of the Dominican Republic, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez (left) exchanges greetings with Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Dr. Taleb D. Rifai. Occasion was the UNWTO Gala Dinner and Tourism Icon Awards at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on November 28.

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Position Caribbean as Unified Destination – President Medina

Dominican Republic President, His Excellency Danilo Medina Sánchez, says the Caribbean stands to benefit greatly from the positioning of the region as a unified destination in the global tourism market. President Medina, who was addressing the United Nations Gala Dinner and Tourism Icon Awards at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on November 28, said that while...