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Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC) Michael Lee Chin is targeting 20 percent growth in Jamaica’s key sectors as part of the long-term plan to significantly improve Jamaica’s economy.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Economic Growth Council remains committed to achieving the target of five per cent growth in gross domestic product within the next four years.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he’s anticipating increased tourist arrivals to Jamaica based on the positive response to the Jamaica House established in Rio de Janiero, Brazil during the 2016 Olympic Games.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he’s anticipating increased tourist arrivals to Jamaica based on the positive response to the Jamaica House established in Rio de Janiero, Brazil during the 2016 Olympic Games.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he’s anticipating increased tourist arrivals to Jamaica based on the positive response to the Jamaica House established in Rio de Janiero, Brazil during the 2016 Olympic Games.

The Ministry of Finance is to sign a memorandum of understanding, MoU, with eGov Jamaica, which will see the agency receiving 35 million US dollars in loan funding.  

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw, says there will be a roll-out of approximately 14,000 hotel rooms over the next three to four years, representing a significant investment for Jamaica.

Finance Minister, Audley Shaw, is again encouraging more businesses to join the Junior Stock Exchange, as it is a powerful tool for new start-ups or for those who are expanding their businesses.

The Ministry of Tourism is drafting a policy that will govern the five linkage networks shortlisted to spur further growth in the sector.

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, Richard Byles, says Jamaica is set to pass the International Monetary Fund’s 13th quarterly review.

Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, has created history by becoming the first athlete to win the 100m dash at three consecutive Olympic Games.

The Government is preparing to receive and consider the definitive plans regarding the development of ALPART, and is coordinating across all relevant Ministries and Agencies in preparation for these discussions.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has arranged a series of meetings with stakeholder groups involved in the sale of the Alpart bauxite plant to China’s Jinquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCo).