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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

House Begins Debate on International Business Companies BILL

By: Latonya Linton, February 15, 2018

Debate on the International Business Companies (IBC) Bill, which seeks to modernize Jamaica’s appeal as an investment market for international interests, started in the House of Representatives on February 13....

Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renee Robinson, speaks with JIS NEWS about various initiatives being undertaken by the agency including the creation of a local film guide.

Local Film Guide to Be Available April 1

By: Kadian Brown, February 15, 2018

Minister without Portfolio in the Economic Growth Ministry, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the project is “symbolic of a new beginning for the people of downtown”.

Apartments to be Constructed in Denham Town

By: Alecia Smith , February 14, 2018

Budget 2018/2019 8 years ago Capabilities of Jamaica Customs Agency to Be Strengthened
By: Douglas Mcintosh, February 15, 2018
Commerce 8 years ago FCJ to Provide 830,000 Sq. Ft. of BPO Space
By: Chris Patterson, February 12, 2018
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 8 years ago Water Abstractors to Begin Paying Fees April 1
By: Chris Patterson, February 8, 2018

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a photo opportunity with young people employed at Alorica, a United States-based business process outsourcing (BPO) company that operates out of the Portmore Informatics Park in St. Catherine, during a tour of the facility last year. Alorica has over 1,000 employees.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

More Young People Seeing Opportunities in BPO

Business process outsourcing (BPO) once viewed as stop-gap job option, has become a career of choice for many bright, young Jamaicans. In fact, many of them are moving to Montego...

By: Garwin Davis, February 5, 2018

Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) speaks with Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager (right) during a tour of Falmouth, Trelawny on January 26. At left is Commissioner of Police, George Quallo and in the background is Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. the Hon. Horace Chang.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Gov’t to Place Focus on Falmouth

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the Government is focused on developing Falmouth into a world class destination, where its rich culture and history are fully utilized. He noted...

By: Garwin Davis, January 27, 2018

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Member, Adam Stewart (left), addresses journalists during the EGC’s fourth quarterly report at Jamaica House on January 24. Other members (from 2nd left) are: Paula Kerr-Jarrett; Hugh Hart; Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin; Executive Director, Senator Aubyn Hill; and Pat Ramsay.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Economic Growth Council to Focus on Implementation

Economic Growth Council (EGC) member, Adam Stewart, says the focus of the entity’s work in supporting the Government in 2018 will be on implementation. Noting that the emphasis over the last...

By: Douglas McIntosh, January 27, 2018

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), unveils a picture of the Total Logistics Facility (TLF) at the official opening at 195 Second Street in Kingston on January 25. Looking on from (left) are Chairman of Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) Jeffery Hall; KWL Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Grantley Stephenson; and Bishop of Kingston, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Thompson.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PM Signals Support for Orderly Port Community

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has given full support of plans by Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) in the creation of a safe and orderly port community. “The Government...

By: Chad Bryan, January 27, 2018

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), along with Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams (left); and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, look on as one of two newly acquired pilot boats undergoes sea trials. The boats were commissioned into service during a ceremony held on Wednesday (January 24) at Newport East in Kingston.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Committed to Continuous Upgrading of Ports

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to the continuous upgrading of the country’s ports in...

By: Latonya Linton, January 26, 2018

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin (left), converses with newly appointed EGC Executive Director, Senator Aubyn Hill, during the entity’s Fourth Report to the Nation at Jamaica House on Wednesday (January 24). Looking on, in the background, is EGC member, Adam Stewart.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Progress Made in Removing Growth Constraints

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, says notable progress has been made in addressing factors that serve to constrain economic growth in Jamaica. He said the achievements over the...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, January 26, 2018

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, addresses journalists and other stakeholders at the EGC’s Fourth Report to the Nation at Jamaica House on Wednesday (January 24).

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Government Commended for Declaring State of Public Emergency

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Chairman, Michael Lee-Chin, has praised the Government for declaring a State of Public Emergency in St. James as part of its effort to curb crime. Speaking...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, January 25, 2018

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing stakeholders and business interests at the Falmouth cruise-ship pier in Trelawny on January 19.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTransport

Port Authority Facilitating Development

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has hailed the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) for its work in facilitating development....

By: Garwin Davis, January 23, 2018

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