The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is preparing a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) for Jamaica, which will provide a more coordinated approach in producing and disseminating data. It will facilitate greater harmonisation among agencies that produce statistics, reducing duplication, and enabling the national statistical system to better respond to the increased demand for information. “We need...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says transformation of the labour market is crucial for the Government’s economic growth programme. She said the reform process seeks to achieve greater levels of efficiency, equity, growth, social justice, full and satisfying employment as well as high levels of production and productivity. Delivering the keynote address at the End-of-Project Forum...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says contractors and contracting firms play critical roles in improving productivity in the construction sector and the wider economy. “I believe the time has come for the strategic role of contractors to change. Today we need contractors who not only crunch numbers, but who...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says contractors and contracting firms play critical roles in improving productivity in the construction sector and the wider economy “I believe the time has come for the strategic role of contractors to change. Today we need contractors who not only crunch numbers, but who...

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is calling for schools to participate in its Youth Environment Advocacy Programme (YEAP), which seeks to empower students to respond to environmental concerns. Senior Director in the Environment and Risk Management Division of the Ministry, Gillian Guthrie, said YEAP, launched in July 2016, aims to engage students in environmental advocacy as well...

With 30,000 persons set to secure jobs in business process outsourcing (BPO) operations, over the next five years, the Government is focused on providing the sector with the necessary institutional support. The industry, which has a global value of US$104.6 billion, is gradually expanding in Jamaica, and with high-end jobs on the horizon, the Government is ensuring that a trained...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is cognisant that much work remains to be done to further reduce bureaucratic impediments to doing business in Jamaica. He noted that Jamaica’s improved ranking at 75 out of 138 countries in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2016/17 Global Competitiveness Report, up from 107 in 2012, “reflects our...