Dear Editor,
Anthony Hylton is a failure? What fanatical rubbish!
Minister Hylton’s quiet, behind-the-scenes style doesn’t do him well in taking praise for the successful contribution he and his ministry have been making to the development of the country. Because of this, he is seldom mentioned by the media as they trumpet Jamaica’s “investment boom”.
He is not seen or heard on the political platforms, and so most are not aware of his exploits in the area he heads up. If you ask most Jamaicans about the Anthony Hylton, they will link him to Jamaica’s logistics hub initiative. However, he is rarely noted or mentioned on occasions that the Government is being lauded for its work attracting international investors to our shores or stimulating the pockets of our domestic investors.
Anthony Hylton, as the minister of industry, investment and commerce, has been one of Jamaica’s main driving forces when it comes to attracting a record level of direct foreign investment and grant funding to the country.
For example, over $64 billion has been invested in tourism over the past four years, continuing to make the tourism sector an area of real economic stability and growth, contributing billion in earnings annually. The praise for this success should be shared between Hylton and minister of tourism.
I say this because investments require an investor-friendly climate and attraction, the former being the handy work of Minister Hylton.
Minister Hylton’s effort behind the implementation of the business reform programme has made it easier to do business in Jamaica. The reform measures have facilitated investments, which are clearly coming in noticeable numbers. Investments such as the US$350 million free zone to be opened in Spanish Town, St Catherine, which will create some 2,500 jobs. Then we have the Jamaica business process outsourcing sector, which is clearly booming, currently employing approximately 18,000 Jamaicans.
Jamaica will soon become the liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub of the Caribbean. With several countries in the region already expressing their interest to source LNG from Jamaica once the new Bogue LNG plant is completed.
Additionally, the minister and his team are also engaging local companies to be part of the great economic renaissance. Companies like Kingston Wharves Limited, Lasco Distributors, Unicomer/Courts, and Island Grill. These companies are clearly confident with the direction the country is heading in which is evident in varying degrees of investments.
It is always easy for people to criticise our government ministers, but I believe we should equally commend them when they perform.
In my opinion, and that of a number of my friends and business colleagues, let us all give kudos to the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton, and publicly say how encouraged we are by his efforts and that of the team he leads and for doing so without much fanfare.
Martin Nelson
martnels@outlook.com
Anthony Hylton is a failure? What fanatical rubbish!
Minister Hylton’s quiet, behind-the-scenes style doesn’t do him well in taking praise for the successful contribution he and his ministry have been making to the development of the country. Because of this, he is seldom mentioned by the media as they trumpet Jamaica’s “investment boom”.
He is not seen or heard on the political platforms, and so most are not aware of his exploits in the area he heads up. If you ask most Jamaicans about the Anthony Hylton, they will link him to Jamaica’s logistics hub initiative. However, he is rarely noted or mentioned on occasions that the Government is being lauded for its work attracting international investors to our shores or stimulating the pockets of our domestic investors.
Anthony Hylton, as the minister of industry, investment and commerce, has been one of Jamaica’s main driving forces when it comes to attracting a record level of direct foreign investment and grant funding to the country.
For example, over $64 billion has been invested in tourism over the past four years, continuing to make the tourism sector an area of real economic stability and growth, contributing billion in earnings annually. The praise for this success should be shared between Hylton and minister of tourism.
I say this because investments require an investor-friendly climate and attraction, the former being the handy work of Minister Hylton.
Minister Hylton’s effort behind the implementation of the business reform programme has made it easier to do business in Jamaica. The reform measures have facilitated investments, which are clearly coming in noticeable numbers. Investments such as the US$350 million free zone to be opened in Spanish Town, St Catherine, which will create some 2,500 jobs. Then we have the Jamaica business process outsourcing sector, which is clearly booming, currently employing approximately 18,000 Jamaicans.
Jamaica will soon become the liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub of the Caribbean. With several countries in the region already expressing their interest to source LNG from Jamaica once the new Bogue LNG plant is completed.
Additionally, the minister and his team are also engaging local companies to be part of the great economic renaissance. Companies like Kingston Wharves Limited, Lasco Distributors, Unicomer/Courts, and Island Grill. These companies are clearly confident with the direction the country is heading in which is evident in varying degrees of investments.
It is always easy for people to criticise our government ministers, but I believe we should equally commend them when they perform.
In my opinion, and that of a number of my friends and business colleagues, let us all give kudos to the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton, and publicly say how encouraged we are by his efforts and that of the team he leads and for doing so without much fanfare.
Martin Nelson
martnels@outlook.com