Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has indicated that the Economic Growth Council (EGC) is to prepare and submit a report with proposals of various growth initiatives for the Government to undertake. This report will follow a series of consultations already carried out by the EGC with over 50 stakeholders from Government, the private sector, the Opposition, international partners,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Economic Growth Council (EGC) remains committed to achieving the target of five per cent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) within the next four years. “Five per cent might look like a great feat… but we are starting and I am confident that we will achieve (it),” he said at a...

On July 19, 2016, mining conglomerate, UC Rusal, finalized a private commercial transaction with China's Jinquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCo) for the sale of ALPART, one of Jamaica’s largest bauxite plants whose operations have been significantly scaled down since 2009. This transaction holds great potential for the development, revival and expansion of the mining sector and other related value-added industries...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed renowned Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer, for his work in advancing the genre. “It is with great admiration that we recognise you, not just for your personal artistic genius but even moreso for what you have done for countless others in your unyielding passion to foster the growth...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there will be no compromise on the educational standards set by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). He noted that the 17 early-childhood institutions which have already been certified through the quality assurance mechanism of the ECC stand as an indication of the level of quality required, adding that more work is to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to be more loving, caring and understanding towards children. He made the appeal, while addressing the Independence Day grand gala at the National Stadium in Kingston on August 6, where he called for an end to violence against children. “Please don’t hurt our children, protect them from the storm. Help...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be looking to tap into the multi-million dollar global film industry as a major revenue earner for the country. “One area which we haven’t exploited and we intend to is the film industry. Globally, it is a massive industry, and Jamaica can certainly make its footprint in that,” he...