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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang

Potential of Breadfruit Emphasised at Agricultural Show

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says breadfruit is a viable and underutilised product that could easily have an impact on the export market. Dr. Chang, who was giving...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (2nd right), in discussion with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Norman Grant, and Sales Representative, Paul Thompson, of Hi-Pro, during a tour of the Hi-Pro booth at the Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James, on April 17.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (2nd right), in discussion with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Norman Grant, and Sales Representative, Paul Thompson, of Hi-Pro, during a tour of the Hi-Pro booth at the Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James, on April 17.

Minister Highlights Role of Agriculture in Country’s Economic Development
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), discusses aspects of plans for the Port Antonio Sewerage and Drainage project to Country Manager, VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Timothee Delebarre, at the contract-signing ceremony for the undertaking held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister, St. Andrew.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), discusses aspects of plans for the Port Antonio Sewerage and Drainage project to Country Manager, VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Timothee Delebarre, at the contract-signing ceremony for the undertaking held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister, St. Andrew.

Gov’t Awards Contract for Port Antonio Sewerage and Drainage Project
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Pro Vice Chancellor, Graduate Studies, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Dale Webber, in discussion prior to a seminar titled ‘Uncut Conversations on Climate Change... Dialogue for the Future’, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on April 12.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Pro Vice Chancellor, Graduate Studies, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Dale Webber, in discussion prior to a seminar titled ‘Uncut Conversations on Climate Change... Dialogue for the Future’, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on April 12.

Significant Strides Made in Fuel Diversification
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), displays a signed copy of the Instrument of Ratification of the Paris Agreement on climate change during a seminar at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew today (April 11). Others sharing the moment (from left) are Deputy Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Elsie Laurence Chounoune; and Principal Director, Climate Change Division, Una-May Gordon. The Paris Agreement, which was adopted at the Climate Change Summit in Paris in December 2015, signals the commitment of the international community to combat climate change and its wide-ranging effects.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), displays a signed copy of the Instrument of Ratification of the Paris Agreement on climate change during a seminar at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew today (April 11). Others sharing the moment (from left) are Deputy Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Elsie Laurence Chounoune; and Principal Director, Climate Change Division, Una-May Gordon. The Paris Agreement, which was adopted at the Climate Change Summit in Paris in December 2015, signals the commitment of the international community to combat climate change and its wide-ranging effects.

Jamaicans Urged to Take Steps to Mitigate Climate Change

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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

8,000 Additional BPO Jobs Being Created this Year

Major developments in business process outsourcing (BPO) operations in the country are expected to provide approximately 8,000 new jobs this year. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 5. The Minister said this...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Five Major Corporate Area Roads Being Rehabilitated

Improvement works are being undertaken on five major roadways in Kingston and St. Andrew under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). The roadways are Marcus Garvey Drive, Mandela Highway (from Six Miles to Ferry), Constant Spring Road (from Manor Park to Eastwood Park Road intersection), Hagley Park Road (from Maxfield Avenue to Three Miles), and Barbican Road (from Russell Heights...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), listens to a comment from Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford (right), at a seminar staged by JIFSA on April 6, at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. At left is Deputy Chairman, JIFSA, Peter Goldson.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica to Gain from Establishment of International Financial Services Centre

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Jamaica stands to benefit significantly from the establishment of an international financial services centre. “The economic opportunities... cannot be overstated. Firstly, the Government stands to gain increased revenue from fees generated from incorporations, registration, licences and work permits. Jamaican professionals stand to benefit from...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Irrigation Canals to be Rehabilitated

The Government has embarked on a programme to rehabilitate several irrigation canals that have deteriorated over many years. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 5. “We are also seeking to expand...
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Minister with responsibility for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (File)
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Taking Steps to Address Squatting

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will take proactive steps to address squatting. Minister Chang, who was making his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 5, said “squatting has become the source of much social ills” and the Government “will...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Several Sewerage Projects Completed

Work has been completed on several sewerage projects to address the discharge of effluent from waste-water treatment plants into the environment and reduce the risks to public health. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of...
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