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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

Gov’t Strengthening Capacity of Citizens Under Vision 2030

The Government continues to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders across various sectors as it focuses on localising Vision 2030 Jamaica and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The objective is to better align national policies with global development targets...
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is in discussion with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, during the recent opening ceremony for the Jamaica Blue Economy Framework Project stakeholders’ validation workshop held at AC Hotel by Marriott in St. Andrew.
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is in discussion with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, during the recent opening ceremony for the Jamaica Blue Economy Framework Project stakeholders’ validation workshop held at AC Hotel by Marriott in St. Andrew.

Jamaica Advancing Sustainable Development Agenda
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

PIOJ Reports Notable Milestones by Health Sector Despite Challenges
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), shares the lens with (from left) Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt; Director General of UNESCO, Professor Khaled El-Enany; and Head of Cooperation for the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz. The occasion was the presentation of Jamaica’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report, launched on Wednesday (April 1) at Jamaica House. The assessment was completed in partnership with UNESCO, with funding support from the EU.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), shares the lens with (from left) Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt; Director General of UNESCO, Professor Khaled El-Enany; and Head of Cooperation for the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz. The occasion was the presentation of Jamaica’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report, launched on Wednesday (April 1) at Jamaica House. The assessment was completed in partnership with UNESCO, with funding support from the EU.

Jamaica Lays Strong Foundation for AI Governance
Special Envoy for Climate Change, Professor Dale Webber (left), looks at the exhibition of the various projects completed under the Government of Jamaica/Adaptation Fund Programme (GOJ/AFP), at the initiative’s close-out ceremony, held at the Summit in Kingston on Tuesday (March 24). He is joined by (from left) Programme Manager for the GOJ/AFP, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Shelia McDonald-Miller; Director General of the PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry and Member of the Programme’s Steering Committee, Eleanor Jones. The programme, which was implemented in 2013, has achieved or surpassed its various objectives associated with increasing climate resilience in Jamaica.
Special Envoy for Climate Change, Professor Dale Webber (left), looks at the exhibition of the various projects completed under the Government of Jamaica/Adaptation Fund Programme (GOJ/AFP), at the initiative’s close-out ceremony, held at the Summit in Kingston on Tuesday (March 24). He is joined by (from left) Programme Manager for the GOJ/AFP, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Shelia McDonald-Miller; Director General of the PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry and Member of the Programme’s Steering Committee, Eleanor Jones. The programme, which was implemented in 2013, has achieved or surpassed its various objectives associated with increasing climate resilience in Jamaica.

Special Envoy Recommends GOJ/AFP as Model for Resilience Building in SIDS

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EU LECTURE 3: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, delivers remarks at the European Union (EU) in Jamaica 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Mona, St. Andrew on Friday (March 20).
Foreign AffairsVision 2030

EU-Jamaica Partnership Has Supported Development Goals – Senator Johnson Smith

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the partnership between Jamaica and the European Union (EU), spanning five decades, has supported the country’s development goals, while delivering real and tangible benefits to citizens. Addressing the EU in Jamaica 50th anniversary lecture held at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, delivers remarks during the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) launch of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Accessibility Standards. The event took place at the BSJ Multipurpose Facility in Kingston on Wednesday (February 25).
CommerceIndustryInvestmentVision 2030

BSJ Launches Jamaica’s First ICT Accessibility Standards

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the nation’s first suite of information and communications technology (ICT) Accessibility Standards, designed to promote inclusive and equitable access to digital information and products across the country. The eight Standards were officially launched on Wednesday (February 25), during a ceremony at the BSJ Multipurpose Facility in Kingston, under the theme ‘Inclusive by...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Entities Operating in Jamaica Urged to Ensure Supply Chains Are Free from Child Labour

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has issued a call to the private sector and corporations operating in Jamaica to ensure that their supply chains are free from child labour. He also urged the adoption of transparent, responsible business practices consistent with international labour standards. The Minister was responding to the outcomes of the Sixth Global...
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Vision 2030

PIOJ Launches Vision 2030 ‘Love Jamaica’ Essay Competition

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has launched the Vision 2030 Jamaica ‘Love Jamaica’ National Essay Competition, under the theme ‘Building a Shockproof Jamaica: My Role in a Resilient Future’. Localisation and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, PIOJ, Samantha Wilmot‑Whilby, advised that the competition is open to Jamaicans aged 15 and older. The competition features three...
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Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat Launches Final Medium-Term Policy Framework

The Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat has launched the process to develop the final of seven planned Medium‑Term Socio‑Economic Policy Frameworks (MTFs). MTF 2027–2030 was launched during the Vision 2030 Jamaica ‘Love Jamaica Fest’, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday, February 13. Programme Director for the Secretariat, housed at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Peisha...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), has a drink of water at the recent official commissioning of the Quarry Hill Pipeline Improvement Project at the Quarry Hill Basic School in St. Catherine. He is joined by Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawaine Johnson (left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Wayne O. Robertson (third right), Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South, Fitz Jackson (right), and other stakeholders.
Vision 2030Water

Quarry Hill Gets Reliable Access to Water

More than 2,000 residents of Quarry Hill in St. Catherine now have reliable access to potable water, following the completion of the $36-million Quarry Hill Pipeline Improvement Project. Undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC), the project involved the installation of approximately 5.2 kilometres of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) distribution pipelines to resolve low-pressure issues, and improve reliability, efficiency, and quality...
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