The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is projecting a partial rebound in economic growth of about three per cent, in the aftermath of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, commencing in fiscal year 2021/22. Governor, Richard Byles, says the out-turn could possibly be as high as eight per cent, “if there is strong recovery in tourism”. “However, the Jamaican economy is not expected...

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has launched a Jingle Competition aimed at raising awareness about the entity’s existing Guaranteed Standards. These are quality of service standards to which utility companies are held accountable. Deputy Director General at the OUR, Cheryl Lewis, said the competition, dubbed the GS Jingle Competition, forms part of the entity’s mandate of protecting consumers. “The...

The Central Bank has been proactive in preserving financial sector stability against the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with $76 billion pumped into the local market. Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, said that the liquidity support, which represents four per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), has been provided through a special bond-buying programme, reduction in the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, says procurement for the repair of several roadways in St. Catherine North East will commence in two weeks. The Minister, who along with Member of Parliament for the area, Kerensia Morris, and Senior officials from the National Works Agency (NWA), inspected the damaged roads, including...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is encouraging citizens with chronic illnesses and persons over 65 to get the flu vaccine in order to help protect themselves from contracting the virus. “We are now going into the flu season and the good news is that the flu vaccine is here and available. You just need to speak...

The Land Information Council of Jamaica and the National Spatial Data Management Branch have been commended for their continued use and promotion of geospatial technologies locally and regionally. Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., hailed the organisations as he delivered greetings at the virtual staging of the 18th National GIS Day Exposition, held...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has endorsed the 11th Annual Health Research Conference, which will focus on additional solutions Caribbean countries can develop in their fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19), and assist with policy direction. The two-day conference, which began on Thursday (November 19), is being held at the Courtyard Marriot hotel in Kingston, and...