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The ozone is a thin layer around the Earth that protects people from the harmful ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun. This layer has suffered substantial damage through the use of ozone-depleting substances globally.

NEPA marks World Ozone Day on September 16

By: Charnele Henry, September 11, 2020

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will commemorate World Ozone Day on September 16 with virtual events, to limit physical interactions, and is encouraging public participation. “Every year we...

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

PIOJ says economy contracted by 18 per cent April to June

By: Douglas McIntosh, September 10, 2020

Managing Director, EXIM Bank, Lisa Bell (seated left); and President, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (seated right), touch elbows following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the EXIM Bank Jamaica and JAMPRO, to provide export development support for 48 SMEs seeking to access new markets for their products and services. The signing took place at the Bank’s offices in Kingston on July 30. Sharing the moment (standing from left) are Manager, Sales and Promotions, JAMPRO, Ricardo Durrant; Manager, Business Advisory Services, JBDC, Melissa Bennett; and Executive Director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters' Association (JMEA), Imega Breese McNabb.

MOU Signed To Provide Export Development Support For SMEs

By: Chris Patterson, July 31, 2020

Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 6 years ago Jamaica received US$2.1 billion to support Medium-Term Socio-Economic Framework
By: Douglas McIntosh, September 14, 2020
Coronavirus 6 years ago Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation implements COVID-19 measures following confirmed case
By: Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, August 27, 2020
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6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWeather and Climate Change

Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings Issued for Portions of the Northern Gulf Coast

At 4:00 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Marco was located near latitude 23.7 degrees North, longitude 87.0 degrees West. Marco is moving toward the north-northwest near 20 km/h. Marco...

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JAMPRO Working To Make Jamaica The Best Place To Do Business In The Caribbean

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, says the agency is working towards making Jamaica the best place to do business in the Caribbean. This, she said, will be...

By: Tanesha Mundle, August 12, 2020

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

422 LEIs Benefit From Business Support Services Under LEDSP

A total of 422 local economic initiatives (LEIs) have benefited from business support services under the Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP). This is contained in the Economic and Social...

By: Latonya Linton, August 6, 2020

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

More Manufacturers Of Cosmetics

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has reported an increase in the number of manufacturers entering the cosmetics space, many of whom began exporting in 2019. This is contained in the Economic...

By: Latonya Linton, August 4, 2020

Former Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Leslie Campbell (second left), is presented with a Leica CS20 field controller by Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lim Baejin (second right), during the official handing over ceremony for several pieces cadastral mapping and land surveying equipment, on Thursday (July 16) at the National Land Agency Estate Management Division, Downtown, Kingston. Also displaying the devices are Chief Executive Officer, National Land Agency (NLA) Elizabeth Stair (left) and Under-Secretary, Bilateral, Regional and Hemispheric Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Janice Miller. Mr. Campbell has since been re-assigned to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

National Land Agency Aims To Produce 20,000 Titles In Three Years

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Land Agency (NLA), Elizabeth Stair, says work to produce 20,000 new titles is to commence this financial year. This is to be achieved through Systematic...

By: Rochelle Williams, July 20, 2020

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Leslie Campbell (second left), is presented with a Leica CS20 field controller by Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lim Baejin, at the official handover of cadastral mapping and land surveying equipment, on Thursday (July 16), at the National Land Agency Estate Management Division, downtown Kingston.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

NLA Gets Equipment To Improve Cadastral Mapping And Land Registration

Improvement is expected in cadastral mapping and land registration with the procurement of equipment valued at approximately U$100,000, donated by the Government of the Republic of Korea, through the Korea...

By: Rochelle Williams, July 16, 2020

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, highlights a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 14).

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Gov’t Allocates $308 Million To Alleviate Drought Conditions

A special allocation of $308 million has been made by the Government to implement measures to alleviate prevailing drought conditions across the island. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of...

By: Alecia Smith, July 16, 2020

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Leslie Campbell, greets Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, during her courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices on Dominica Drive in New Kingston, on Thursday (July 9). Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Peters had discussions on a wide range of matters of mutual interest, including projects and programmes being undertaken to bolster Jamaica’s climate resilience and environmental sustainability with funding and technical support from Canada.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign Affairs

PHOTOS: Minister Leslie Campbell Receives Courtesy Call From Canadian High Commissioner To Jamaica