PIOJ Planning Institute of Jamaica

Leading Government of Jamaica policy and planning agency for sustainable development. Locus for external cooperation management.

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Scenes from the Clarendon Field Officers Conference in May Pen. Inter-Agency agents commit to improve collaboration for the benefit of citizens.

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(left) HEART NSTA Trust Reg Mgr Dr Sasha Shim-Hue delivered the motivational address @ Clarendon Inter-Agency Network Conference on May 28. The day featured actions to improve collaboration among field agents. She is introduced by SDC Field Supervisor Stephanie Hylton.

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Clarendon Inter-Agency Network field officers introducing themselves on May 27 (l-r):
Sebrenia Aikens, Polly-Anna Bailey, Danicia Graham, Judian Guinness, Ophelia Hughes-Bridge Mohan, Chantel Ingram, Trecia Blake, Rochele Edwards, with SDC officer Nicola Bailey.

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AT THE LECTERN at the Clarendon Field Officers Conference on May 27. Photos: Cllr Rocky Point Mr Winston Maragh, Dr Sasha Shim-Hue, Regional Mgr HEART NSTA Trust with SDC Clarendon Field Supervisor Ms Stephanie Hylton; Governance Specialist PIOJ CRP Mrs Charmaine Muirhead

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Scenes from the May 27 Field Officers Conference held by the Clarendon Inter-Agency Network supported by the Social Development Commission and the Plannng Institute of Jamaica Community Renewal Programme. Ms Nicola Bailey from the SDC along with field officers in attendance.

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Friends of Effortville Primary on Labour Day established raised beds for vegetables as a school feeding programme. This is a part of the sustainable developmemt initiatives in the parish. A partnership of the Jamaica Innovative Initiative Foundation, PIOJ, JCF, and Effortville.

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Preliminary Estimates for FY24/25 vs FY 25/26

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PIOJ Press Briefing

Preliminary report for the period January to March 2026 and projection for the April to June 2026 period.

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McNie AllAge School student Kellician Simpson encouraged all to understand and protect the natural environment at the official handing over of Mason River Protected Area fencing project on May 14. Funding by the EU through A Jamaican Path from Hills to Oceans Project

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@Hills2OceanJA project milestone: Mason River Protected Area is grateful for fencing support from @EUinJamaica and the Government of Jamaica. @askoltu @ThePIOJ @nepajamaica @moafjm

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🚀The journey to sustainably cool Jamaica ‘s towns and cities begins now, with the innovative District Cooling solution. Your organization can be a part of this historic initiative.

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🗓️Deadline: 15 Jun

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@EUinJamaica Hands Over Fencing and Equipment to Mason River #ProtectedArea
Donation of 500 metres of fencing , environmental monitoring equipment, and findings of hydrological study. @JISNews
@ThePIOJ @nepajamaica @moafjm @IoJ_jamaica
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EU hands over fencing and equipment to Mason River Protected Area
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Data-driven research continues to shape Jamaica’s social development agenda, with new findings underscoring both progress and persistent challenges affecting children, youth, and vulnerable groups across the island.

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in its latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ), reports that evidence-based analysis remains central to the design of policies and programmes under the country’s social protection framework.

Visit https://t.co/ssYXFBSfsn for more info.

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Jamaica has reaffirmed its commitment to the Global Compact for Migration at the United Nations International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2026. Safe, dignified, and rights-based return, new pathways for training and entrepreneurship.

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Statment to the UNGA on migration: ethical recruitment through bilateral labor agreements, fight human trafficking, essential consular services reach those who need them most. Strengthen ties with diaspora leverage digital platforms.

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Programme Associate for Migration and Civil Registration, Marcia Brown and Senior Director Social Policy Planning and Research, Rochelle Whyte, delivered Jamaica's statements at the UN during meetings of the International Migration Review Forum on May 7 at the UN HQ.

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The PIOJ invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Graphic Designer/Publication Designer on a fixed term contractual basis.

Applications close Firday, May 22, 2026.
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Programme Associate for Migration and Civil Registration Mrs Marcia Brown delivering Jamaica's statement during International Migration Review Forum Round Table 3, examining selected objectives of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.