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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, on November 27.

Amnesty for NWC Customers

The National Water Commission (NWC) is to implement a three-month amnesty for customers, commencing January 2, 2025. The amnesty is for customers who have been disconnected for debts to the NWC for two years or more, who are pensioners or...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on November 26.

Gender Minister Says All-Hands-on-Deck Approach Needed to End Violence Against Women

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dennis Zulu, during the UN Jamaica Partnership Forum on Wednesday (November 27). The forum was held at the Summit, in New Kingston, under the theme ‘Powering Private Sector Partnerships for Jamaica’s Youth and the SDGs’.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Play Active Role in Youth Empowerment

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission logo.

Temporary Interruption to BGLC Licensing Services on Friday

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (centre), shares a photo opportunity with President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), Garnett Reid (left) and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mavis Bank Coffee Factory, Norman Grant, at the SBAJ’s 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday, November 25. The event was held under the theme ‘Grow Your Business with Opportunities and Networking’.

PHOTOS: SBAJ’S 50th Anniversary Banquet

Agriculture to return to growth in the new financial year.

1 year ago AgricultureFinance & Public Service

Agriculture to Return to Growth in 2025/26

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) projects that the agriculture industry will return to growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025/26. This follows a decline in the July to September 2024 quarter due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl and other weather events, which will linger into October to December. “Some crops, impacted by weather events, which continued...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on November 27.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

74 Water Projects Under Way

A total of 74 capital projects are currently under way between the National Water Commission (NWC) and the Rural Water Supply Limited across the country. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure while speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on November 27. He said the...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Hurricane Beryl Causes Decline in Economic Activity for July-September

The adverse impact of Hurricane Beryl and other hydrological events caused a contraction in the economy during the July to September quarter, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) reports. Economic activity declined by an estimated 2.8 per cent compared with the corresponding period in 2023. Speaking during the agency’s recent quarterly briefing, Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, said the downturn...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (November 27) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

1,756 New Gov’t Posts Created

A total of 1,756 new government positions have been created, according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. Speaking during Wednesday’s (November 27) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Mrs. Williams said these include 1,105 posts that have been added to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This, she pointed out, is to formalise excess staffing capacity...

1 year ago Press Release

Nadia Morris Appointed as Executive Director of the Public Procurement Commission

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) has appointed Mrs Nadia Morris, BSc, MBA, PMP as its new Executive Director, effective November 1, 2024. The announcement was made by PPC Chairman, Mr Milverton Reynolds, CD, who expressed confidence in her ability to lead the organisation. Mrs Morris brings to the position of Executive Director, extensive experience in public procurement, project management, and...

1 year ago Press Release

Beware of Fraudulent Ad Offering Free Online Courses

The Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) is warning the public about a fraudulent online advertisement claiming to offer free online courses. The advertisement which has the name of the Executive Director of the TIU as sponsor falsely implies a partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the University of the West Indies to provide these courses. We strongly urge everyone to...

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) with responsibility for the Financial Institutions Supervisory Division, Jide Lewis.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Banks Expected to Meet Demand for Cash This Christmas

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Jide Lewis, says that all banks are expected to be prepared for the increased demand for cash during the upcoming holiday season. “I think during Christmas time, the seasonal increase in demand for currency, would suggest that the banks will need to stock up additional funds,” he said. Mr. Lewis, who has...