Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that an additional 11 agro parks are planned for 2017/18. He said the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) will assist in the implementation of two facilities – one in St. Elizabeth and the other in Portland. He noted that some 1,700 acres of land for an...

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 the main address at the 36th annual Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James on April 17, added that there are...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says agriculture continues to play a critical role in the country’s economic development. Dr. Chang, who was speaking at the annual Montpelier Agricultural Show in St. James on April 17, added that, along with tourism, agriculture represents one of the best foundations for growth...

The Government has awarded a contract to VINCI Construction Grands Projets, based in France, to undertake works on the Port Antonio Sewerage and Drainage project (Stage 2). The contract, in the sum of $361,743.45, plus US$4,721,641.82, is being fully financed under the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-funded Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) Water Supply Improvement Programme. It will allow for the provision...

The Government is making significant strides in safeguarding the country’s energy security through fuel diversification. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says much has been done in this area, which has been identified as critical to national development. Speaking at a seminar titled, ‘Uncut Conversations on Climate Change... Dialogue for...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is urging Jamaicans to take proactive steps to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. These include practising proper disposal of garbage, carpooling to reduce the carbon footprint, and conserving and recycling water. Minister Vaz, who was addressing a climate change seminar at...

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...