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Manager of Debt Recovery Unit in the Client Relationship Management Services Department at the Students’ Loan Bureau, Owin Watson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on August 24. Mr. Watson noted that the Bureau's Debt Reset application process is simple and easy to execute.

SLB Makes It Easy for Borrowers to Apply for Help Through Debt Reset Initiative

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) says its Debt Reset application process has been streamlined, making it easier for borrowers to apply for assistance. Debt Recovery Manager at the SLB, Owin Watson, told a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on...

Debt Recovery Unit Supervisor at the Students’ Loan Bureau, Corneilus Hylton, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on August 24, 2026.

Borrowers Can Benefit from Flexible Payment Arrangements Through SLB Debt Reset Initiative

Minister Calls for Discussions on Reintroduction of Fiscal Rule to Cap Public-Sector Wage Bill as Percentage of GDP

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (sixth left); and Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, Techa Clarke-Griffiths (sixth right), display a copy of the 2025-2028 wage negotiation agreement for public-sector employees. Looking on are State Minister, Hon. Zavia Mayne (fifth, left); President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), St. Patrice Ennis (fifth, right); President-General of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU), Kavan Gayle (fourth, left); President of the University and Allied Workers’ Union (UAWU), Senator Lambert Brown (second, left) and other key stakeholders. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Thursday (August 27).

Gov’t, JCTU Sign New Three-Year Public-Sector Wage Agreement

Manager of Debt Recovery Unit in the Client Relationship Management Services department at the Students’ Loan Bureau, Owin Watson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Monday, August 24.

SLB Appeals to Customers to Take Advantage of Debt Reset Initiative

Newly appointed Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Dr. Brian Langrin, provides an update during the Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference held at the BOJ Auditorium in downtown Kingston on Thursday (August 20).

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BOJ Projects Up to Three Per Cent Growth for Fiscal Year 2026/27

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) projects real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between one and three per cent for fiscal year 2026/27, even as the economy recovers from the effects of Hurricane Melissa and navigates global financial uncertainty. Newly-appointed Governor, Dr Brian Langrin, made the disclosure during the Bank’s quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference, held at the BOJ Auditorium...

Newly appointed Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Dr. Brian Langrin, delivers an update during the Bank

3 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Holds Policy Rate Steady at 5.5 Per Cent

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted to keep the policy rate on overnight placements by deposit-taking institutions unchanged at 5.5 per cent per annum. Newly appointed Governor, Dr. Brian Langrin, made the disclosure on Thursday (August 20) during the Bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference held at the BOJ Auditorium in downtown Kingston. “The Bank...

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (left), shares a light moment with Development Analyst, Sustainable Development Growth, PIOJ, Carlos Applewhaite, during Tuesday

3 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Completes Third Review of SDG Progress

Jamaica has completed its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The VNR is a country-led process that assesses Jamaica’s progress in implementing the SDGs. Previous Reviews were completed in 2018 and 2022, demonstrating Jamaica’s continuity and sustained commitment to the follow-up and review process for...

4 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Projects Return to Economic Growth by Year-End

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is projecting a return to economic growth in the October to December 2026 quarter, driven by strengthening recovery across key sectors of the economy. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Tuesday (August 18), Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, said the projected return to growth is being supported by a faster pace of recovery...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (fifth right) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Audrey Marks (fourth right) cut the ribbon to officially open the Christiana Tax Office in Manchester on August 14. Looking on (from right) are Deputy Commissioner General, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Dave Jeffrey; Commissioner General, TAJ, Ainsley Powell; and former Finance Minister, Audley Shaw.

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Christiana Tax Office Officially Opened

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams on Friday (August 14) officially opened the Christiana Tax Office in Struan Castle, Manchester, marking an important step in Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) efforts to modernize its offices across Jamaica. The facility, which was constructed at a cost of $760 million, opened its doors in February, offering a wide range...

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

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Jamaica Recorded Important Gains in 2025 – PIOJ Survey

Jamaica recorded important gains in national development in 2025, despite a series of shocks that tested the country’s resilience, according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) 2025. It provides a comprehensive assessment of progress under Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan, highlighting advances in governance, economic and social stability, institutional capacity and...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (third left) share a photo opportunity with (from left) Deputy Auditor General, Auditor General

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Upgraded Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement Portal Launched

The next generation of Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement Portal (GOJEP 2.0), aimed at further improving efficiency and transparency in the procurement process, was officially launched today (July 30). Addressing the launch at the AC Hotel Kingston, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the technology upgrade is a strategic investment in the future of public...