Jamaica elections update: Holness and JLP targetting job creation

Job creation through public/private partnership, resolution of taxation, public sector efficiencies and pension reforms as agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the continuation of legislative and regulatory reforms to strengthen laws and address corruption are the areas slated for immediate attention should the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) be returned to office after the December 29 poll.

This is according to party leader and Prime Minister Andrew Holness who also highlighted the slew of election promises outlined in the ruling party’s 2011 manifesto launched yesterday.

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