The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) is charged with drafting the blueprint to drive economic growth and sustainable development in Jamaica. The MEGJC has responsibility for the formulation and implementation of policies…
Under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), more than 300 house owners will move from poverty to prosperity thanks to the strategic intervention by the Prime Minister, Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We have over 300 houses that are in varying stages of either completion or…
GOAL The protection of Jamaica’s natural resources, the prevention and minimization of pollution, and the integration of environmental considerations into national development planning, in support of Jamaica’s achievement of environmental sustainability and climate resilience. MANDATE The Environment and Risk Management Branch’s mandate is the development…
The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
The Most Honourable Andrew Holness established the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) in 2016.
The Ministry integrates all government agencies that are instrumental to Jamaica's growth and development. Areas of focus include land, housing, urban renewal, environment, climate change, water, investment, and special projects, as well as works/infrastructure.
Ministry OverviewThis initiative, which was launched by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, seeks to plant three million timber and ornamental trees over three years, and expand forested areas, including public and private forests.
Provide visionary leadership, appropriate legislation, innovative policies and coordinated implementation which facilitate investments, sustained growth and prosperity for all in an environmentally sustainable manner.
A Jamaican economy which consistently meets or exceeds its growth targets, while providing meaningful jobs and economic opportunities for all in a sustainable manner.
The Ministry’s goal is to formulate and implement policies relating to its portfolio areas. It plays a monitoring role to ensure adherence to the policies, and that the operations of its entities are in accordance with the Government of Jamaica’s guidelines and regulations.