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Head of the Logistics Unit in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. Eric Deans (right), is engaged in discussion with (from left): Deputy Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden; Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock; and Senior Vice President and Global Advisor for Ports and Infrastructure at Nathan Associates Inc., Dr. Paul Kent, during a recent Vision Formulation Workshop for the Logistics Hub Initiative at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Head of the Logistics Unit in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. Eric Deans (right), is engaged in discussion with (from left): Deputy Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden; Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock; and Senior Vice President and Global Advisor for Ports and Infrastructure at Nathan Associates Inc., Dr. Paul Kent, during a recent Vision Formulation Workshop for the Logistics Hub Initiative at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Logistics Hub Master Plan Being Developed

The Government’s preparations for Jamaica’s transition to a logistics-centred economy are well underway with the implementation of several key engagements. The latest is the commencement of work by international consultancy firm, Nathan Associates Inc., to conduct an industry analysis and...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Mrs. Audrey Sewell (right), presents a trophy to Business Services Director of the National Land Agency (NLA), Miss Lori Ann Thompson (left), and Mapping and Surveys Division Manager, Mr. Milton Saunders, who accepted the first and second place awards on behalf of the agency, for the sustainable development map competition hosted by the Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Mrs. Audrey Sewell (right), presents a trophy to Business Services Director of the National Land Agency (NLA), Miss Lori Ann Thompson (left), and Mapping and Surveys Division Manager, Mr. Milton Saunders, who accepted the first and second place awards on behalf of the agency, for the sustainable development map competition hosted by the Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ).

NLA Wins Map Competition
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), with (from left): President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM), Ron Macky; Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce, Jodi Hanson-Bond; CEO of the Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomblin and Vice President of AMCHAM, Andrew Pairman, at the US Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C.; on May 5. The Prime Minister addressed more than 40 US investors at the meeting.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), with (from left): President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM), Ron Macky; Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce, Jodi Hanson-Bond; CEO of the Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomblin and Vice President of AMCHAM, Andrew Pairman, at the US Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C.; on May 5. The Prime Minister addressed more than 40 US investors at the meeting.

Prime Minister Reassures US Investors
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), listens to a comment from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell, at the launch ceremony for Geography Awareness Week on May 4 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Geography Awareness Week will be observed from November 9 to 16, 2016.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), listens to a comment from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell, at the launch ceremony for Geography Awareness Week on May 4 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Geography Awareness Week will be observed from November 9 to 16, 2016.

National Spatial Data Infrastructure Policy Advanced
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses board members of departments and agencies under the Ministry, at a meeting held on Thursday (May 5) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses board members of departments and agencies under the Ministry, at a meeting held on Thursday (May 5) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

Gov’t Targets Private Input in Key Sectors Under Growth Portfolio

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National Spatial Data Infrastructure Policy Advanced

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is moving ahead with the development of a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) policy. The document is in the final stages of consultations with Government entities and other stakeholders, after which it will be sent to Cabinet for review and approval. Minister...
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IDB Endorses Economic Growth Council

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has endorsed the establishment of the Government’s Economic Growth Council. The Council, chaired by businessman, Michael Lee-Chin, will advise the Government on a framework of proposed initiatives that are expected to yield economic growth. Caribbean Country General Manager for the IDB, Therese Turner-Jones, describes it as a step in the right direction, and that “creating...
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Prime Minister meets with Family of Slain Police Officers and US Missionaries

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (May 2) met with the families of slain female police Corporal Judith Williams in Franklyn Town and US Missionaries Harold Nichols and Randy Hentzel in St Mary. The Prime Minister noted Corporal Williams was an invaluable member of the police force who dedicated her life to serving Jamaica and that the two US Missionaries gave...
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Appointment of Dr. Nigel Clarke as Ambassador Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced the appointment of Dr. Nigel Clarke as Ambassador Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs. The Public Services Commission confirmed the appointment last week and Dr. Clarke subsequently received his instrument of appointment from His Excellency the Governor General. Ambassador Clarke is expected to represent Jamaica’s interests with bilateral, multilateral and international partners and to...
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Minister Chang Tours the Artificial Groundwater Recharge System & Soapberry Treatment Plant

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, will this morning tour the National Water Commission’s Artificial Groundwater Recharge System in Inswood and the Soapberry Treatment Plant in St. Catherine. Dr. Chang will take a first-hand look at the operations of the Artificial Groundwater Recharge System and discuss the proposed expansion of...
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News Release: Official Funeral

The Government of Jamaica will accord an Official Funeral to former Member of Parliament, Honourable Derrick Austin Rochester, OJ, CD. The Funeral Service for Honourable Derrick Austin Rochester, OJ, CD, will take place at the Munro College Auditorium, Munro Top Hill, St Elizabeth on Sunday, 1st May 2016 at 11:00 am.  The Official Viewing at the Auditorium will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment...
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