Following the submission to the Right Honourable P. J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica, of a document entitled
"List of obstacles retarding current businesses" by the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), the then Ministry of Industry and Investment was asked to coordinate the preparation of the Government's response to the observations made in the document. A number of issues were put forward in the PSOJ paper which covered a wide range of subject areas, including:
1. Legislative/Regulatory Issues
2. Fiscal Incentives/Facilitatory Measures
3. Administrative Matters
4. Development Finance
5. Infrastructure
6. Labour and Unions
7. Social Issues
8. Privatization
9. Other issues
The Ministry of Industry and Investment subsequently prepared a Matrix (Plan of Action) which proposed for further study those areas which were of national significance and those for which it could be feasible to arrive at some form of resolution in the short-run. The PSOJ paper and the Matrix were circulated to Ministries, Departments and Agencies for comments.
On September 1, 1999, representatives of the public and private sectors met at the Crowne Plaza Hotel under the chairmanship of the Right Honourable Prime Minister to discuss issues relating to the need to stimulate growth within the Jamaican economy. Arising from the Crowne Plaza meeting, the Prime Minister requested that a committee be formed to address the points raised by the PSOJ.
Subsequently, the document Report on Consultations between the Government of Jamaica and the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) was prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Investment and was discussed by the Development Council on October 13, 1999. At that time, certain issues raised were designated for further action. Following the Development Council meeting, the document was revised.
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Technology has continued the process. Regular consultations are maintained with the PSOJ and periodic updates provided on relevant issues.
LIST OF OBSTACLES RETARDING CURRENT BUSINESSES
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING / APPENDIX - TIMEFRAMES DOCUMENT
FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT / SIGNING CEREMONY
Updates:
February 2000
March 2000
April 2000
May 2000
June - August 2000
September - November 2000
December 2000 - January 2001
February - March 2001
For further information you can contact the Ministry of Industry and
Tourism
or the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica at
psoj@cwjamaica.com. |
