Action 2018 – JSIF Interventions Continued
The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), in partnership with the Institute for Workforce Education and Development, trained 62 unemployed persons in land- scaping and facility maintenance at a cost of…
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Action 2018 – Continued Improvement in Public Service Delivery
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Office of the Cabinet and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to promote exemplary service within the public and private…
Action 2018 – Eradicating Poverty
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, launched the National Poverty Reduction Programme (NPRP). The programme aims to significantly reduce…
Prime Minister Takes Spotlight Abroad
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness was actively engaged in boosting Jamaica’s profile internationally during official working visits overseas throughout the year. Making History He made history as the…
Action 2018 – Keeping the Nation Secure
The Prime Minister announced the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in St. James, St. Catherine North, and sections of the Kingston Central, Kingston Western, and St. Andrew South…
Action 2018 – Staying Connected: Town Hall Meetings
Town Hall meetings were held to discuss the Government Circle Development Project in Kingston; and the proposed Closed Harbour ‘Dump-up’ Beach development in Montego Bay, St. James.
Houses of Parliament Design Competition
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness launched the Houses of Parliament Design Competition, which gives registered Jamaican architects locally and in the Diaspora the opportunity to win up to…
More Housing Solutions
The Government handed over 436 housing solutions/ serviced lots through the National Housing Trust (NHT) and the Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) to beneficiaries in Longville, Clarendon; Granville, Trelawny;…
HOPE Abounds – Training and Job Opportunities for Young People
More than 12,000 young persons were engaged in training and apprenticeship activities under the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme from April to October. The first batch of Jamaica…
Lowest Unemployment in 50 Years
The Government continued its quest to provide job opportunities for more Jamaicans, with increased focus on training persons, particularly for higher-end activities and high-value positions. This contributed to the country’s…