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Debt Recovery Manager at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Owin Watson, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Debt Recovery Manager at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Owin Watson, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

SLB to Further Enhance Digital Portal as Part of Ongoing Transformation

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is looking to further enhance its digital portal, a move that underscores the role of technology in the Bureau’s ongoing transformation. Debt Recovery Manager, Owin Watson, noted that the SLB is a dynamic organisation, continually...
Debt Recovery Manager at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Owin Watson, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Debt Recovery Manager at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Owin Watson, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

SLB Introduces Streamlined Online Process to Access Debt Reset Programme
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses Monday’s (December 22) Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at BOJ’s auditorium in downtown Kingston.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses Monday’s (December 22) Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at BOJ’s auditorium in downtown Kingston.

Jamaica’s International Reserves Hit Record US$6.3b
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses Monday’s (December 22) Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at BOJ’s auditorium in downtown Kingston.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses Monday’s (December 22) Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at BOJ’s auditorium in downtown Kingston.

BOJ Holds Policy Rate at 5.75 Per Cent
Daughters of the late Don Wehby, Stephanie (second left) and Abigail, accepting a plaque from President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, inducting Mr. Wehby in the PSOJ 31st Hall of Fame. The black-tie gala event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on Monday (December 15). Sharing in the moment is Mr. Wehby
Daughters of the late Don Wehby, Stephanie (second left) and Abigail, accepting a plaque from President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, inducting Mr. Wehby in the PSOJ 31st Hall of Fame. The black-tie gala event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on Monday (December 15). Sharing in the moment is Mr. Wehby's sister, Dorothea Ziadie.

Don Wehby a Jamaican of Uncommon Distinction – PM

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Director of Client Relationship Management Services at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Cheryl Surjue, outlines details of the agency’s Debt Reset Programme during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Finance & Public Service

SLB Reports Strong Uptake of Debt Reset Programme

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) has reported encouraging participation in its recently launched Debt Reset Programme, with more than 6,000 clients already onboarded through the customer portal. Approximately 3,600 clients have already applied for the Debt Reset Programme. Of this group, 800 have sought the arrears credit, while 2,900 have applied for the ‘Good Standing’ credit of $100,000. Overall, some...
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Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.
Finance & Public ServiceHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime MinisterSocial Security

Gov’t to Transition Hurricane Melissa Relief to Voucher System by Early New Year

The Government is moving to transition its post-Hurricane Melissa relief efforts from physical distribution to a voucher system by early in the New Year. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, disclosed this during Wednesday’s (December 10) sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee of Parliament. He explained that, following the passage...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 9).
CabinetFinance & Public ServiceParliament

Disaster Relief Honorarium to Employees to Be Tax Exempt

Cabinet has approved amendments to the Income Tax Act to facilitate a regime that allows for a non-taxable treatment of disaster relief honorarium made by employers to employees during periods in which a declaration of disaster has been issued. Cabinet also approved the issuing of drafting instructions to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel to give effect to the proposed regime. Minister...
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), and Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker.
Finance & Public ServiceHealth & WellnessIndustry

Customs Announces Temporary Waiver for Medical and Personal Care Imports

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has announced a temporary waiver of import permits for a wide range of medical and personal care items, a measure designed to accelerate hurricane relief operations and significantly reduce clearance times at the ports. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, made the announcement during a recent virtual town hall...
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Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Executive Director, Nickeisha Walsh, addressing Wednesday’s (December 3) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

SLB Supporting Students Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is providing support for students enrolled in tertiary institutions and customers across the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James and Trelawny, which were most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Addressing Wednesday’s (December 3) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (December 3), SLB Executive Director, Nickeisha Walsh, announced that grants valued...
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