Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation

Remarks by Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Jamaica on behalf of the Most Hon Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica at the UN Trade Forum: SDGs & Climate Change on September 9, 2019

Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by OPM Communications

Thank you, Madame Chair I am honoured to be representing The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, at this important gathering which is a necessary precursor to the United Nations Climate Action Summit which is scheduled to take place later this month at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. I […]

Billion Dollar Upgrading Works to be undertaken on the Greater Mandeville Water Supply System

Posted on April 11, 2019April 15, 2019 by OPM Communications

Minister with responsibility for water, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says the National Housing Trust will undertake works estimated at JM$1.0 Billion to improve the Greater Mandeville Water Supply system. Minister Charles made the announcement yesterday (Thursday, April 11) while at the ground-breaking ceremony for Perth Estate Phase 1A. “The scope of works will […]

Inter-Agency Collaboration Will Improve Efficiency – Minister Charles

Posted on April 9, 2019April 15, 2019 by OPM Communications

Minister with responsibility for Water, Housing and Infrastructure, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says strategic alignment and collaboration across agencies will improve efficiency and provide sustainable solutions. At a Heads of Agencies meeting, held on Tuesday (April 9) at Jamaica House, Minister Charles Jr. encouraged full inter-agency collaboration. “Connectivity of agencies is critical. Agencies […]

Bernard Lodge Master Plan Enterprise Team Named

Posted on December 5, 2018December 14, 2018 by OPM Communications

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Daryl Vaz, has announced the Enterprise Team that will lead the Bernard Lodge Master Plan. Minister Vaz named the team during the Post Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday, December 5, at Jamaica House. Members are: Mr Joseph Shoucair, (Chairman) Attorney- at- Law and […]

Gov’t Announces Ban on Some Plastics and Polystyrene Foam

Posted on September 17, 2018 by OPM Communications

The Government of Jamaica has announced a ban on the importation, manufacture and distribution of three types of plastic products effective January 1, 2019. The historic move is part of a phased process of reducing the country’s use of plastics and plastic-based products and to regulate specific categories of plastic packaging materials. Minister with Responsibility […]

The Government’s Measures to Regulate Specific Categories of Plastic Packaging Materials

Posted on September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 by OPM Communications

Presentation by the Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP on the Government’s measures to regulate specific categories of plastic packaging materials at a Press Conference, Monday, September 17, 2018 in the Banquet Hall at 9 am It is now universally accepted that Small Island Developing States (SIDS), such as Jamaica, are particularly vulnerable to global environmental […]

PM Holness Announces Increased Benefits for Two NHT Loan Categories

Posted on July 17, 2017July 18, 2017 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced policy changes for two National Housing Trust (NHT) benefits. The policy change will increase the amount of money persons will be able to access for Open Market and 15+ Loans. The changes will take effect today (July 17). Previously, only contributors who were constructing or who were buying into […]

Economic Growth Council Members

Posted on August 16, 2016May 19, 2017 by OPM Communications

Government of Jamaica Economic Growth Council Michael Lee-Chin, OJ Chairman, EGC Chairman, National Commercial Bank Ambassador Dr. Nigel Clarke Vice Chairman, EGC Dep. Chairman & CFO, Musson Group of Companies Hugh C. Hart, OJ Senior Partner, Hart Muirhead Fatta Patrick Hylton, CD Group Managing Director, NCB Noel Hylton, OJ, CD Noel Hylton and Associates Former […]

Positive and Fruitful Discussions with IMF Team – PM Holness

Posted on July 21, 2016March 10, 2017 by OPM Communications

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Wednesday, July 20) hosted a delegation from the International Monetary Fund headed by Mr. Nigel Chalk, Deputy Director of the Western Hemisphere Department, and Ms. Uma Ramakrishnan, Mission Chief for Jamaica. The Prime Minister was joined in the discussions by Minister of Finance, Hon. Audley Shaw, Governor of the Bank […]