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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.

Gross International Reserves at US$4.7 Billion

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is reporting that the country’s gross international reserves, as at November 17, totalled approximately US$4.7 billion. Governor, Richard Byles, said the figure represents the equivalent of 143.8 per cent of the level considered adequate. Deputy...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Leaders Hail Country’s Civil Servants

Port Royal a Valuable Asset – PM

Executive Director the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, addresses day-two of the third annual Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on Friday (November 19).

Conference to Spawn Opportunities for Health and Wellness

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the contract signing ceremony with M and M Jamaica Limited, for competition of the penultimate phase of works on the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James. The ceremony was held at Sandals Inn in the parish on November 18.

Cornwall Regional Hospital Oversight Committee to Merge With Mo’bay Chamber Advisory Team

Bank of Jamaica Governor, Richard Byles.

4 years ago Finance & Public Service

Adequate Supply of Foreign Exchange to Meet Demand – BOJ

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says there is an adequate supply of foreign exchange to meet market demand, as flows continue to be healthy. Governor, Richard Byles, has reported that up to November 17, daily purchases by authorised dealers and Cambios averaged approximately US$36 million, which was higher than the US$31 million recorded for the corresponding period last year. “At...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

Senate Passes NIDS Bill

The Senate, on Friday (Nov. 19) approved the National Identification and Registration Act, paving the way for the establishment of a voluntary and secure National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaica. The legislation was passed in the House of Representatives on October 13. NIDS will provide a comprehensive and secure structure to enable the collection and storage of identity information. This...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) participate in the launch of the National Coding in Schools Programme, during a virtual ceremony on Friday (Nov. 19). The function involved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the implementation of the initiative, which will benefit 400,000 students in grades one to 13 in public schools across the country. Other participants (from left) are: Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Maureen Dwyer; Managing Director, Amber Group, Michael McNaughton; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Digicel Jamaica, Jabbor Kayumov.

4 years ago Education

400,000 Students to Benefit From Roll-Out of National Coding in Schools Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (Nov. 19), officially launched the National Coding in Schools Programme, which will benefit 400,000 students from grades one to 13, and 15,000 teachers in public schools across the country. This follows the successful pilot programme, which was launched by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information on May 7, through partnership...

4 years ago Education

More Than 170 Complete Results-Based Budget Training

One hundred and seventy-four officials completed training in Results-Based Budgeting as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) joint programme. The programme, which exceeded its projected participant target by 45 per cent, included 10 participants from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, 87 from the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information, and 77 from the Ministry of Health...

Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, speaking at the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme farewell reception for this year’s beneficiaries, held recently at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence in St. Andrew.

4 years ago Foreign Affairs

23 Jamaicans to Participate In Jet Programme

Twenty-three Jamaicans will leave the island at the end of this month (November) for Japan where they will be participating in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. Speaking at a farewell reception held recently at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence in Kingston, Officer-in-Charge, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Janice Miller, urged the participants to model the strong...

4 years ago National Security and Peace

Celebration and Memorial for Police Week, November 22-28

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be celebrating its 154th Anniversary during Police Week, November 22 to 28. This year’s theme for Police Week celebrations is ‘Tenacity, Transformation, and Trust: A Force for Good’, and there will be a range of virtual activities designed for both members of the JCF and the public. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Natalie Palmer, who...

4 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Reports to Finance Minister on Inflation Out-Turn

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has written to the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, as required by law, explains the factors causing the latest inflation rate out-turn of 8.5 per cent, exceeding the institution’s four to six per cent target range, and measures taken to restore it within the...