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 (Set Aside) Framework. “They have to register, so that we know who they are in order to get them set...

The Accountant General's Department (AGD) is urging government pensioners and their families to submit quarterly life certificates on time, to ensure pension payments continue without interruption. The appeal comes as the AGD continues its islandwide Life Certificate Drive, taking the service directly into communities to make the submission process more convenient for pensioners. Speaking with JIS News following the Portland...

The Accountant General’s Department and the Administrator General’s Department will face off in the final of the Public Sector Debate Competition, scheduled for Thursday, July 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The teams will debate the moot: ‘Be it resolved that Jamaica should prioritise productivity growth in existing industries over policies aimed at developing new higher...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the launch of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Micro Market represents a transformative opportunity for Jamaica's micro and small enterprise sector. The initiative was launched on June 23, 2026, and reflected months of careful planning, technical development, and collaboration between the JSE and its partners. “By lowering barriers to...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that Government procurement is a powerful investment tool aimed at stimulating growth and national development. “Government procurement is not simply about buying goods and services. It is one of the most powerful economic development tools available to any nation,” she said. “Every procurement decision is also an investment decision....

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...

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...