Sustaining resilient and inclusive growth will require addressing deep-rooted societal challenges such as crime, governance, access to finance, disaster preparedness and resilience, and providing greater social support for the vulnerable.Īn International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms.Broad-based ownership across stakeholders and the continued commitment to public accountability through the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, have been hallmarks of Jamaica’s approach to economic reform.The authorities’ exemplary program implementation has resulted in a stronger economy with significant reduction in vulnerabilities, and increased job creation. The IMF team congratulates Jamaica for the successful completion of the country’s economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Stand-By Arrangement.Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF's Executive Board for discussion and decision. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. “Men and boys should also celebrate this tremendous achievement as we continue to fashion a country where there are no barriers to what our people can achieve,” the minister added.End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, the minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, welcomed Wemyss-Gorman’s appointment, saying it represented not only “a huge step for women and girls, but also for gender equality in the country,” Jamaica Observer reported.
“In addition, she represented the JDF and Jamaica at various local and international fora on matters of regional security, blue economy, transnational organised crime, women in peace and security amongst other defence matters,” the release added. Other appointments, external to the JDF, include a secondment to the Ministry of Transport and Works as deputy director for marine transport, appointments to the Fisheries Advisory Board and the National COVID-19 Response Advisory Committee, the board said. It added that Wemyss-Gorman has held various command appointments across the force and is responsible for the establishment of the Caribbean Military Maritime Training Centre and the Maritime Air and Cyber Command, which includes the JDF Coast Guard, the JDF Air Wing and Special Forces. “She has also led the strategic defence review, which outlines the vision and goals of the force up to 2037,” the board said. Promoted to her current rank of Commodore in December 2019, Wemyss-Gorman also assumed the post of force executive officer in January 2020 and currently provides strategic guidance to the force in support of the transformational vision of the chief of defence staff. She holds a master’s degree with distinction in national security and strategic studies from The University of the West Indies,” the Defense Board said in a release of her appointment. “She has performed at the strategic level of command within her technical area of expertise and in other domains, both internal and external to the JDF. Married with a 15-year-old son, Wemyss-Gorman is a career officer who has been a member of the army for 29 years.
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