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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams, shakes hands with Group Managing Director for Client Relations and Regional Operations at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Eric Monchu Intong, during the Afreximbank Jamaica Roadshow at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (June 2). The event was held under the theme ‘Empowering Jamaica’s Growth: Catalysing Trade, Investment, and Industrialisation through Tailored Afreximbank Solutions’.

Jamaica Hosts Afreximbank Roadshow to Drive Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Tuesday (June 2) hosted the Jamaica leg of its Caribbean-focused roadshow, aimed at strengthening investment, trade, and industrialisation ties between Africa and the Caribbean. The event, held at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston,...

Director, Sales Service and Channel Delivery, Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance Company Ltd., Kerry Ann Chong (right), and Senior Corporate Investment Manager, Scotia Investments Jamaica Ltd., Tameka Peru-Thomson, Scotia Investments Jamaica Ltd. address a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday, June 3, at the agency's office in Kingston.

Early Pension Planning Secures Financial Stability In Retirement

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), is joined by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, as she responds to question during Wednesday's (June 3) Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House.

Stipend Boost Secured For Jamaican Scholarship Students In Cuba

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, delivers the opening remarks during Friday's (May 29) launch of the financial literacy gamification platform, 'BOJ Money Quest', at the BOJ Auditorium in downtown Kingston.

BOJ Money Quest Financial Literacy Game Officially Launched

Head of Communications at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Sheena Woodburn Francis, responds to questions during the Central Bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on Tuesday (May 26).

BOJ Launches 65th Anniversary Celebrations This Sunday

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles, addresses the Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on Tuesday (May 26). Seated at right is Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson.

2 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Projects Gradual Recovery of Economy

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is projecting a gradual recovery of the economy for financial years 2026/27 and 2027/28, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to be within the range of one to three per cent. The forecast was given by Governor, Richard Byles, during the Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester,...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses Tuesday

2 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Holds Policy Rate At 5.5 Per Cent

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously agreed to maintain the policy rate on overnight placements by deposit taking institutions at 5.5 per cent per annum. “The MPC also decided that Bank of Jamaica will continue special measures to preserve stability in the foreign exchange market, including directly supplying the foreign exchange needs of selected entities...

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left, seated), and Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (right, seated), exchange signed agreements for the implementation of the Digital Transitioning Programme for Jamaica (Digital Jamaica) during a Handover Ceremony at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Thursday (May 21). Sharing the moment are (from left) Director General for the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer; Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade; and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel.

2 weeks ago Digital TransformationFinance & Public Service

Jamaica Secures Second EU Funding Disbursement for Digital Transitioning Programme

Jamaica has received the second disbursement of funds from the European Union (EU) to support the implementation of the Digital Transitioning Programme for Jamaica (Digital Jamaica). This latest handover brings total disbursements under the Programme to J$613.5 million (€3.41 million), to date. The Programme supports the implementation of Jamaica’s National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy and aims to expand...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 19.

3 weeks ago Finance & Public ServiceHousingSenate

House Passes Bill for Budgetary Support From NHT

A Bill to facilitate the withdrawal of $11.4 billion annually from the National Housing Trust (NHT), to provide budgetary support for the Government over the next five years, was passed in the House of Representatives on May 19. The National Housing Trust (Amendment) (Special Provisions) Act 2026 was piloted by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams....

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

3 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

Economy Contracts 5.9 Per Cent In March 2026 Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy contracted by an estimated 5.9 per cent during the January to March 2026 quarter, compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Speaking during PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Wednesday (May 20), Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, said the out-turn largely reflected the lingering impact of Hurricane Melissa on productive activities....

Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters, addressies the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) Service Excellence Conference 2026, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (May 13).

4 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Reports Progress In Strengthening Service Delivery

The Government has made deliberate progress in strengthening service delivery across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), says Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters. “We have seen improvements in digital access, customer engagement, responsiveness and institutional accountability… but we still hear complaints. Recent events, especially Hurricane Melissa, have reminded us that service excellence cannot exist only...

The front cover of the Planning Institute of Jamaica

4 weeks ago DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Development Partners Supporting Medium-Term Framework

Official Development Assistance (ODA) from International Development Partners (IDPs) continued to play a pivotal role in supporting Jamaica’s Medium Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework (MTF), through a mix of new and ongoing projects and programmes during 2024. This was highlighted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in its latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ). The report indicated that new...