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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 7).

MSMEs Encouraged to Register on Gov’t’s Public Procurement System

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to register on the government public procurement system. She explained that registering will allow MSMEs to benefit from the Government’s Public Procurement...

Director of Finance and Accounts at the Accountant General's Department (AGD), Angela Williams (second left), assists a pensioner during the AGD's Life Certificate Drive at the Portland Parish Library recently.

Government Pensioners Urged to Submit Life Certificates on Time

Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (at left), with members of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining team, which won last year's Public Sector Debate Competition.

Public-Sector Workers to Debate Productivity Growth in Final

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 7.

JSE Micro Market Represents Transformative Opportunity for Micro and Small Enterprise Sector – Minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), interacts with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, during the launch of the MSME Procurement Integration Project and Boot Camp at the Iberostar Hotel in St. James on July 3.

Government Procurement an Investment Tool – Minister Williams

Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Nickeisha Walsh.

1 week ago Finance & Public Service

Students’ Loan Bureau Celebrating 55 Years of Empowering Jamaicans

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is proudly celebrating 55 years of empowering Jamaicans to achieve their educational aspirations. Since its establishment on July 1, 1971, the agency has provided more than $68 billion in tuition financing, supporting approximately 370,000 students in their pursuit of higher education. This milestone is being commemorated under the anniversary theme, ‘Building Bridges, Transforming Dreams – Celebrating 55 Years of Impact’, which underscores the Bureau’s vital role in expanding access to tertiary...

Executive Director of the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Timar Powell.

2 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

BGLC Says Introduction of CMS Will Strengthen Transparency and Accountability

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) says the introduction of a Central Monitoring System (CMS) will significantly strengthen transparency, accountability and public confidence in Jamaica's gaming machine sector. The Commission says the automated system forms part of a wider programme of regulatory reforms designed to modernise oversight of gaming machines and align Jamaica with international best practices. Executive Director...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

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JCPD Urges Persons With Disabilities to Use ‘I Am Able’ App

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is encouraging individuals with disabilities across the island to utilise the I Am Able – My JCPD mobile app. Launched in July 2025, the app is available on the Google Play Store and allows users to register with the Council as well as access a range of benefits and services. Executive Director,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, the Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the Caribbean Centre for Organization Development Excellence Limited’s (CARI-CODE) Organisation Development Transformation (ODT) Conference 2026 on Wednesday (June 24) at the Summit, Kingston.

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Govt Forward-Thinking in Hurricane Recovery

State Minister for Finance and Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says that the Government has been forward-thinking in its approach to Hurricane Melissa recovery, noting that the focus is on rebuilding stronger and restoring confidence. He was speaking at the Caribbean Centre for Organization Development Excellence Limited’s (CARI-CODE) Organisation Development Transformation (ODT) Conference 2026 on Wednesday (June 24) at the...

3 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

Ministry of Finance Issues Public Auction Guidelines

Bidders wishing to participate in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service's quarterly public auctions are being urged to familiarise themselves with the conditions of sale to ensure a smooth process. Director of the Ministry's Asset Management and Disposal Services Branch, Stephanie Matthews, told JIS News in an interview, that understanding the payment requirements, collection timelines and transfer procedures...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing the launch of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Micro Market at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 23.

3 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

JSE Launches Micro Market

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has introduced a Micro Market, creating a new pathway for growth for micro and emerging enterprises. The platform was officially launched on Tuesday (June 23) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, said that the JSE Micro Market is a bold and transformative initiative...

General Manager, Open Arms Development Centre, Natasha Gabbidon-Blake (second right), outlines how Jamaicans living overseas can help involuntary returned migrants during a panel discussion at the 11th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Also photographed (from left) are Programme Director, Civil Registration and Migration, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Antonette Richards; President, Family Unification and Resettlement Initiative, Alvin McLean; and Programme Director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Charles Clayton.

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Diaspora Engagement Key to Successful Reintegration of Returned Migrants

Jamaicans living overseas are being encouraged to play a more active role in supporting the reintegration of involuntary returned migrants (IRMs), beyond the traditional focus on financial contributions. Speaking during a session at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference titled ‘Reintegration of Involuntary Returned Migrants’, General Manager, Open Arms Development Centre, Natasha Gabbidon-Blake, said while monetary support remains important, IRMs...