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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a stakeholder meeting for the Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA) Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Co-management Programme, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on July 19.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a stakeholder meeting for the Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA) Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Co-management Programme, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on July 19.

400 NWC Employees to be Trained in Non-Revenue Water Management

Some 400 employees of the National Water Commission (NWC) are to be trained and certified under the NWC’s Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA) Non-Revenue Water Reduction (NRW) Co-Management Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), embraces CEO of ListenMi Caribbean Limited, Miss Kenia Mattis, one of 27 recipients of awards of up to $4 million towards business development through the Innovation Grant from New Ideas to Entrepreneurship (IGNITE), a pilot project by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The ceremony was hosted at the Spanish Court Hotel on July 19.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), embraces CEO of ListenMi Caribbean Limited, Miss Kenia Mattis, one of 27 recipients of awards of up to $4 million towards business development through the Innovation Grant from New Ideas to Entrepreneurship (IGNITE), a pilot project by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). The ceremony was hosted at the Spanish Court Hotel on July 19.

PM Says Government Deliberate in Supporting Businesses
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (second left), engages in a light discussion with several of Jamaica’s Government Ministers prior to the start of a bilateral meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (July 18). They are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. Prime Minister Rowley is in the island on an official visit from July 17-21.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (second left), engages in a light discussion with several of Jamaica’s Government Ministers prior to the start of a bilateral meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (July 18). They are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. Prime Minister Rowley is in the island on an official visit from July 17-21.

PM of Trinidad Says Visitors will be Treated with Respect
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast.
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, David Prendergast.

Visit of T&T PM Provides Opportunity to Address Challenges – Prendergast
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (right) is being escorted by Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson to inspect the Guard of Honour, formed by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, upon his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday, July 17 for a four-day official visit.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (right) is being escorted by Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson to inspect the Guard of Honour, formed by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, upon his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday, July 17 for a four-day official visit.

PHOTOS: Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Arrives in Jamaica

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (2nd right), having a light discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Commissioner of Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese (right), during the official launch of the Port Authority of Jamaica’s (PAJ) Port Community System (PCS) on July 12, at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. Others (from left) are: President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PAJ, Professor Gordon Shirley, and Project Manager for port operations management facilitator, SOGET SA, Benoit Basset.
Office of the Prime MinisterTransport

Port Authority of Jamaica Launches Port Community System (PCS) to Improve Operations

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) has launched the Port Community System (PCS), to manage all trade logistics processes. The PCS is a single, neutral and open electronic platform which enables the secure exchange of information between public and private stakeholders in the port community. It acts as a single window that manages all trade, logistics and business processes to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Congratulates New UK Prime Minister

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has congratulated Hon. Theresa May on her appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In a letter sent today (Wednesday, July 13), Prime Minister Holness said “Jamaica and the United Kingdom have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship built on strong historical links and close bonds of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), having a light exchange with World Bank Country Director, Ms. Sophie Sirtaine, ahead of a seminar at Jamaica House on July 12 with international experts and policymakers to discuss best practices and strategies for economic growth and debt management. The seminar is sponsored by the World Bank.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Hosts Seminar on Economic Growth and Debt Management

The Government is today (July 12) hosting a high-level seminar with international experts and policymakers to discuss best practices for economic growth and debt management. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the opening session at Jamaica House, said he is looking forward to learning from the examples, anecdotes and the sharing of experiences from the guests. He said...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens keenly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Juici Patties, Jukie Chin, at the official opening of ‘Empowerment Park’ by the company at Clarendon Park, on July 10.
CommerceOffice of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Highlights Importance of Entrepreneurs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says investment in the entrepreneurial spirit of Jamaicans will guarantee the country’s economic growth. “We need more entrepreneurs. The countries that are going to grow rapidly in this era will be the countries that can create, innovate and add value. The critical element in that is the entrepreneur,” Mr. Holness said. The Prime...
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EnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

PAJ and NEPA to Monitor KCT Development

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) will be working closely with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) to monitor the development of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) in order to ensure that adequate environmental protection measures are undertaken. This is according to Head of the PAJ, Professor Gordon Shirley, at a press conference at the Ministry of Economic Growth...
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Office of the Prime Minister

Major Upgrading of Mandela Highway

The Government is to commence the process of transforming the Mandela Highway into a more efficient carriageway. Details of the improvements were announced by State Minister for Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, during his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 6. The State Minister informed that there is a budget...
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