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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Prime Minister Highlights Importance of Entrepreneurs
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is greeted by Research Fellow, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Germany and Project Director at the Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative (SRMGI), Mr. Andy Parker (right), at a workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on July 7. The workshop was held to facilitate discussion on a solar radiation management (SRM) theory to reduce global warming. Also pictured are (from left) President of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica, Professor Tara Dasgupta; Senior Advisor on Energy in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Mr. Dwight Lewis; and Dean in the UWI Faculty of Science and Technology, Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa. The workshop was hosted by the UWI, in collaboration with SRMGI; the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica; and Build Better Jamaica.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is greeted by Research Fellow, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Germany and Project Director at the Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative (SRMGI), Mr. Andy Parker (right), at a workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on July 7. The workshop was held to facilitate discussion on a solar radiation management (SRM) theory to reduce global warming. Also pictured are (from left) President of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica, Professor Tara Dasgupta; Senior Advisor on Energy in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Mr. Dwight Lewis; and Dean in the UWI Faculty of Science and Technology, Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa. The workshop was hosted by the UWI, in collaboration with SRMGI; the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, Jamaica; and Build Better Jamaica.

Workshop on Scientific Mechanism to Reduce Radiation
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Derrick Smith, speaking to members of the Tivoli Gardens Police Youth Club who toured Jamaica House on July 7.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Derrick Smith, speaking to members of the Tivoli Gardens Police Youth Club who toured Jamaica House on July 7.

Tivoli Gardens Police Youth Club Members Encouraged to Excel
Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. C. Everald Warmington, MP, makes his contribution to the 2016/2017 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 06, 2016. (File)
Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. C. Everald Warmington, MP, makes his contribution to the 2016/2017 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 06, 2016. (File)

Project Hope to Assist Poor and Vulnerable

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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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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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Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. C. Everald Warmington, MP, makes his contribution to the 2016/2017 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 06, 2016
Office of the Prime MinisterSectoral Debate 2016/2017Works / Construction

New Technology to Repair Roads

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA), is actively exploring the use of new technology for road rehabilitation. State Minister for Works in the Ministry, Hon. Everald Warmington, said the new technology incorporates the use of “crumb rubber” in making asphalt for roads. Making his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE).
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Gov’t Moving Ahead with Privatisation of NWC

The Government is moving ahead with plans to privatise the National Water Commission (NWC). Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said a 36-month timeline has been set for the agency to be placed on the stock market. He was speaking at a press conference at the Ministry offices at The...
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President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett. (FILE)
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NWC Responding to Leaks Much Faster

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, says the agency has made significant improvements in its response to leaks and other infrastructural damages. Mr. Barnett, speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation on July 6, said the NWC is now responding to reports of leaks and reinstating the infrastructure in a...
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