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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers remarks at the launch of the Reverse Income Tax Credit, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 2).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers remarks at the launch of the Reverse Income Tax Credit, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 2).

Approximately 580,000 Taxpayers to Benefit from Reverse Income Tax Credit

Approximately 580,000 Jamaican taxpayers will benefit from the Reverse Income Tax Credit initiative, which was officially launched on Wednesday (October 2) by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS) in collaboration with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). First announced...
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right) and Ambassador of the People
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right) and Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang (left), raise their glasses to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, during a reception held on Thursday (September 26), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: People’s Republic of China Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on October 1.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on October 1.

Law Amended To Facilitate Membership of DPP on Rules Committee of Supreme Court
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), greets Director of Grennel Driving School, Alphanso Grennell (right), during the staging of the Crash No More 2024 Defensive Driving Workshop, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on October 2. Observing (at left) is Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), greets Director of Grennel Driving School, Alphanso Grennell (right), during the staging of the Crash No More 2024 Defensive Driving Workshop, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on October 2. Observing (at left) is Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie.

Drivers Must Adopt Culture of Preventing Road Crashes – Transport Minister
President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, delivers remarks during a business briefing on Tuesday (October 1) as part of a United Kingdom (UK) Trade Mission to Jamaica.
President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, delivers remarks during a business briefing on Tuesday (October 1) as part of a United Kingdom (UK) Trade Mission to Jamaica.

Private Sector Urged to Take Advantage of Trade Arrangements with UK

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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ILO Commits to Support Further Research on Achievements in Eliminating Child Labour

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has given its commitment to provide funding support for the Jamaica Household Workers Union, and further research on the achievements in eliminating Child Labour in Jamaica. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 1). Mr. Charles Jr. also...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, emphasies a point during a constitutional reform townhall at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston on Tuesday (October 1).
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Constitutional Reform Town Halls Continue

The series of town halls to engage Jamaicans on matters related to constitutional reform continued on Tuesday (October 1) at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston. The session, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, enabled students, staff and other stakeholders to gain insights and give their perspectives on the ongoing reform process. Portfolio Minister...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on October 1.
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Public Invitation for Applications for Aird Order for St. James To Be Issued Shortly

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service intends to issue another public invitation for applications for an Approved Integrated Resort Development (AIRD) Order for the St. James geographical zone very shortly. This follows the Ministry’s action not to issue an AIRD Order to a second applicant interested in building an integrated resort development. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 1).
Education

Education Transformation on Track

The Ministry of Education and Youth continues to put measures in place to address needs in the sector and improve student outcomes. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Favyal Williams, said there is urgent need to strengthen the fundamentals in literacy and numeracy to boost Mathematics and English scores. To achieve the objectives, focus is being placed on increasing teacher quality and effectiveness;...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole, enjoy a cold coffee brew during the International Coffee and National Cocoa Day celebrations, at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew, on October 1. At right is General Manager, Salada Foods, Tamii Brown.
Agriculture

Crop Restoration and Expansion Programme for Coffee and Cocoa Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be embarking on a crop restoration and expansion programme for coffee and cocoa farmers. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, provided an update on the programme during the International Coffee and National Cocoa Day celebrations at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew, on October 1. “It means, we are going to be working with...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Jamaica Cultural Devlopment Commission (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Awards for Excellence in the Performing Arts, on October 1, at the Little Theatre in Kingston.
Education

Marcus Garvey In Schools Project Extended To 23 Primary Schools

The Marcus Garvey in Schools (MGIS) Project is being extended to 23 primary schools. Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure in her address at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Awards for Excellence in the Performing Arts, held on Tuesday (October 1) at the Little Theatre, in Kingston. This is in line with the...
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