Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to position Jamaica as a regional country that is “growing significantly”. “I’m very proud of the fact that Jamaica has resolved [issues related to the] financial/fiscal management of its economic affairs. I believe we are on a very good course, having gone through several International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) on its role in facilitating investments locally. As the country’s principal investments promotions agency, the Prime Minister noted that the work of JAMPRO is key to the country’s growth strategy. “I have been receiving good reports about… JAMPRO. In recent times, investors have been very complimentary of...

Government Senator, Don Wehby, has lauded members of the Diaspora for making significant contributions to Jamaica through charities and direct investments in agriculture, education, and health, and through community development initiatives. “Regardless of where they live, the one thing [that] I know is [that members of] our Diaspora are passionate about and love our country,” he said. Senator Wehby noted...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed Sandals’ multibillion-dollar resort investment as a signal of confidence in the local tourism sector. He said that the extensive construction and renovation undertaking is an indication that Jamaica’s tourism sector “is bouncing back and recovering stronger”. “The business community is investing and there is a sense and expectation that there will...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica being a signatory to the Madrid Protocol will be a massive game changer for the country’s Blue Mountain coffee brand on the world stage. Speaking at the Jamaica Coffee Exporters’ Association (JCEA) virtual strategic forum for the coffee industry on May 19, Mr. Shaw said the Protocol will see...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says Jamaica’s agricultural sector is poised to benefit significantly from more than $350 million in additional investments that have been programmed by several business entities. He outlined details of these during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 12), under the theme ‘The New Face of Food’....

The Government is working on the development of a framework for the introduction of an Economic Residency Programme to grant residency to foster investment. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. He said the undertaking is being done by...