The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. G. Anthony Hylton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justice (Retired) Roy Anderson as the Interim Supervisor of Insolvency. The Interim Supervisor of Insolvency was appointed on December 31, 2014 for a period of six months to a year. Justice Anderson, who is no stranger to the legal community, brings a...

Talented Jamaican artists, songwriters and performers are being reminded to submit their applications for the 2015 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) visual arts and gospel song competitions. The closing date for entering the Jamaica Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition is Friday (January 16), while the deadline for the Jamaica Gospel and Children Gospel Song contests is Friday (January 30). For...

The Government will be tabling the 2015/16 Budget in February, with the estimates of expenditure and revenue estimates to be laid in the House of Representatives at the same time. “We are having a new budget cycle this year. In February, we will be laying the estimates of expenditures and for the first time, it is proposed to lay the...

Jamaican can expect further improvements in its international business ranking this year, as result of continued moves by the Government to boost the business and investment climates. “Indeed, 2015 is the year of continuing change, and I implore you to watch out for more positive news on Jamaica’s international business ranking…it will come,” said Industry and Investment Minister, Hon. Anthony...

Two senior executives of one of the country’s leading financial institutions have come out in support of Government’s economic programme, stating that it is facilitating growth and raising the country’s investment profile internationally. Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp said that “right now Jamaica is poised for growth”. “We have seen the commitment so far demonstrated...

There are signals of a continued uptick in the economy into the New Year, with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, reporting positive developments in a number of areas. He noted that employment has increased and there are encouraging signs particularly as it relates to youth employment. Inflation for the calendar year is expected to be...

Partners received an update on Jamaica’s progress and Budget report from the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. The Hon. Peter Phillips, at the first Partnership for Jamaica (PFJ) National Council meeting for 2015 and commended the Government for staying the course of Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme and for consistently meeting the economic targets. President of the Private Sector Organisation...