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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a photo opportunity with young people employed at Alorica, a United States-based business process outsourcing (BPO) company that operates out of the Portmore Informatics Park in St. Catherine, during a tour of the facility last year. Alorica has over 1,000 employees.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a photo opportunity with young people employed at Alorica, a United States-based business process outsourcing (BPO) company that operates out of the Portmore Informatics Park in St. Catherine, during a tour of the facility last year. Alorica has over 1,000 employees.

More Young People Seeing Opportunities in BPO

Business process outsourcing (BPO) once viewed as stop-gap job option, has become a career of choice for many bright, young Jamaicans. In fact, many of them are moving to Montego Bay, which has become the centre of the country’s BPO...
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.
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
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 (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.
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.
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

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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.
Economic Growth & Job Creation

Progress Made in Removing Growth Constraints

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, says notable progress has been made in addressing factors that serve to constrain economic growth in Jamaica. He said the achievements over the last two quarters of the 2017/18 fiscal year resulted from the EGC’s collaboration with public- and private-sector entities and international partners. “All of these collaborative activities between the enablers in...
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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.
Economic Growth & Job CreationTransport

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...
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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.
Economic Growth & Job Creation

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...
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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.
Economic Growth & Job CreationPrime Minister

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...
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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.
Economic Growth & Job CreationOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterYouth

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...
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