Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is calling for a buy-in into the Government’s ban on single-use plastic by manufacturers, householders and distributors. The Minister was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on October 31. “What we need is cooperation at all levels and, most importantly, let us...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says several additional State assets have been identified and shortlisted for privatisation by the Government. These include Wigton Wind Farm in Manchester, which he said will be listed via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE); and government-owned lands at Silver...

The process to have the Black River Morass and the Pedro Cays and surrounding waters declared as protected areas will be advanced this financial year. This is according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who said that the move forms part of the Government’s strategy to safeguard the island’s biodiversity....

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Water, Housing and Infrastructure, Hon. Karl Samuda, says water plays a pivotal role in the development of the region’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) 27th Annual Conference press briefing, which was held at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda, says a contract has been signed for the construction of the Montego Bay bypass. Speaking at the official opening of Isratech Jamaica Limited’s new retail outlet in Reading, Montego Bay, St. James, on October 10, Mr. Samuda said the Government signed off on the contract...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda, has underscored the need for a collaborative regional approach in devising strategies to address infrastructural issues that have been plaguing water sectors in Caribbean states. According to Minister Samuda, deteriorating infrastructure and climate change are impeding the ability of some regional water authorities to provide...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that access to potable water is critical in ensuring that the Jamaican economy continues to grow and is able to reach its full potential. “We all know the saying that ‘water is life’. Indeed, if you are going to grow agriculture, then you must have water… . If you are going to...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz says economic development must be balanced with environmental protection. “We are not saying economic activity is bad. In fact it provides jobs for Jamaicans which we want. But economic activity must be balanced by protecting our environment,” Mr. Vaz stated in a message read by...

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says Jamaica continues to make strong economic progress, with the country’s economy poised to generate continued growth. According to the Lead Economist at the organisation, Dr. Henry Mooney, the significant strides made by the Government over the last few years have ensured macroeconomic stability and fiscal sustainability, and facilitated economic expansion. He was speaking Thursday...