Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr. says there is no better time to participate in the Jamaican economy.

Minister Charles Jr. indicated that with the support given to Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and the investments being made in infrastructure the country is poised for growth.

“There is no better time to participate in the Jamaican economy and there is no better time to forge partnerships with the Jamaican government. We are ready to facilitate investments in innovation in all areas of our economy and we are ready to implement the critical infrastructure and to expand our SME’s and to boost entrepreneurship”, declared Minister Charles Jr.

Minister Charles Jr. was addressing the audience at the Development Bank of Jamaica’s Private Equity, Infrastructure, SMEs, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, yesterday (June 10).

The Minister told the gathering that investing in infrastructure and facilitating the expansion of SMEs are important and impactful drivers of economic growth.

“Infrastructure investment is a very important part of what will be our economic success. The expansion, the modernization of our infrastructure will allow the government to fulfil its obligation to provide an environment where business can thrive”, stated the minister.

Minister Charles Jr. concluded that the Government is now focusing on catalysing growth of the country’s micro sector through increased financing options.

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