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(Jampro) President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards.

JAMPRO Helping Businesses Access Export Markets

By: Garfield L. Angus, October 7, 2021

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) continues to assist local small business owners to access export markets for their products. JAMPRO President, Diane Edwards, noted that the agency has been successful...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of door-stop food-delivery company, Road Jockey, Rajiv Maragh, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 29.

Road Jockey Aims to Enter Caricom Market

By: Serena Grant, October 3, 2021

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right), looks at the condition of a section of the Bamboo main road in St. Ann, during a tour of the parish on Tuesday, July 27. Looking on are Member of Parliament for Northwest St. Ann, Krysral Lee (left) and Councillor for the Dry Harbour Division, Councillor Carlton Rickets.

Repairs To Roads, Drains And Bridges In St. Ann

By: Nickieta Sterling, July 29, 2021

Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 5 years ago Stakeholders Benefit From Local Economic Development Support Programme
By: Latonya Linton, August 16, 2021
Coronavirus 5 years ago Business Process Outsourcing Employment up 15 Per Cent
By: Garfield L. Angus, July 26, 2021
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 5 years ago Jobs Increase by 15% in BPO Sector
By: Alecia Smith, July 18, 2021

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, on Friday (July 16).

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Work From Home Arrangement For BPO Sector to be Made More Efficient

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says the Government is working to make the work from home arrangement for...

By: Alecia Smith, July 18, 2021

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of IMCA Jamaica Limited’s corporate office on Spanish Town Road in Kingston, on Friday (July 9).

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PM “Cautiously Optimistic” Of Growth Within Higher End Of 4-9 Per Cent Range

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is “cautiously optimistic” that Jamaica could record economic growth within the top end of the current four to nine per cent...

By: Douglas McIntosh, July 11, 2021

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Growth Projected For April To June Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is projecting that the economy will grow within the range of seven per cent to nine per cent during the April to June 2021...

By: Alecia Smith, June 3, 2021

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

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

COVID-19 Continues To Impact Economy

The Jamaican economy contracted by an estimated 5.7 per cent in the January to March 2021 quarter, largely due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This estimated decline...

By: Alecia Smith, June 3, 2021

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Signs Of Incremental Improvement In Economy Emerging

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says signs of incremental improvement in the economy are beginning to emerge. These, he said, are evidenced in the indicators related to employment...

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 22, 2021

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his welcome remarks and commendations at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Virtual Summit on May 19. The JSEZA is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2021.

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority Commended For Accomplishments

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has been commended for its accomplishments in the five years of its existence. Heading the list are Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...

By: Charnele Henry, May 21, 2021

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5.

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

113 Development Applications Received For Negril/Green Island Area

The Negril/Green Island Area Local Planning Authority (NIGALPA) received a total of 113 development applications between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio...

By: Alecia Smith, May 7, 2021

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, speaks in the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5.

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

20,000 Titles To Be Issued In Two Years Under Government’s Land-Titling Programme

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, says the Government’s Land Titling Programme has been re-engineered to deliver 20,000 titles in two...

By: Chris Patterson, May 7, 2021