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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, displays the new/upgraded banknotes, which will go into circulation later this year. Dr. Clarke was opening the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, displays the new/upgraded banknotes, which will go into circulation later this year. Dr. Clarke was opening the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).

Jamaica To Introduce A New $2,000 Banknote

Jamaica is introducing a new $2,000 banknote on which late former Prime Ministers, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, and the Most Hon. Michael Manley, will appear together. It is among a series of new/upgraded notes, which will go into circulation...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/2023 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 8.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/2023 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 8.

Tax System To Be Updated
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8). To his right is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8). To his right is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

$40-Billion Support In Response To COVID-19 In 2020/21 And 2021/22
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 8.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 8.

15th Population And Housing Census To Begin September 12
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).
Budget 2022/2023EnergyFinance & Public ServiceParliament

Gov’t Providing $2 Billion To Assist Persons Most Impacted By High Gas And Energy Prices

The Government is making a special provision, in the amount of $2 billion, to provide targeted support to Jamaicans who are most adversely affected and have the least ability to absorb the impact of high gas and energy prices. Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement as he opened the 2022/23 Budget Debate...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivering the opening presentation in the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8) under the theme, ‘Recovery, Reform and Restoration’.
Budget 2022/2023Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Public Sector Compensation Restructuring To Cost More Than $100 Billion Over Three Years

It will cost the Government more than $100 billion to restructure the system of public-sector compensation over the next three years. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, who said that approximately $17 billion of the sum relates to certain categories of allowances “that up until the current fiscal year, have...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Education

Education Minister Welcomes UCJ’s Thrust To Promote Micro-Credentials

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is endorsing the thrust of the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) to develop a framework for the quality assurance of micro-credentials in promoting lifelong learning. Micro-credentials are mini qualifications that demonstrate skills, knowledge, and/or experience in a specific subject area or capability. Addressing the virtual opening ceremony for the UCJ’s 17th Annual...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).
Budget 2022/2023ParliamentSocial Security

$200M For Needy Families Not On PATH Programme

Beginning this month, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is to expand its reach to include needy families who are not in receipt of benefits under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) grants. Through the Ministry, the Government is partnering with the Jamaica Red Cross, Food For the Poor, Council for Voluntary Social Services, Adventist Relief...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 8).
FisheriesGender Affairs

Women Encouraged To Pursue Careers In Fisheries

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging women across the island to pursue careers in the Fisheries sector. The Minister’s appeal comes in light of the Government’s drive towards improving the economic potential and operations of the industry. Addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (March 8), Minister Charles Jr. extended International Women’s Day greetings to the women...
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