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

Decline in Poverty

Jamaica’s poverty prevalence for 2023 was estimated at 8.2 per cent, a decline from 16.7 per cent in 2021. Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, disclosed that it was “the lowest figure ever recorded since poverty...
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses Wednesday’s (May 21) Quarterly Press Briefing at PIOJ’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston. He is joined by (from left) Senior Director, James Stewart; and Director, Policy Research Unit, Suzette Johnson.
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses Wednesday’s (May 21) Quarterly Press Briefing at PIOJ’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston. He is joined by (from left) Senior Director, James Stewart; and Director, Policy Research Unit, Suzette Johnson.

Economy Grew in January to March Quarter
Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest, presents top student in the entity’s Primary and Preparatory Schools Stock Market Game for Month 2, Zayden Cunningham, with his certificate at today’s (May 16) awards ceremony for students who participated in the competition, at the JSE, downtown Kingston.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest, presents top student in the entity’s Primary and Preparatory Schools Stock Market Game for Month 2, Zayden Cunningham, with his certificate at today’s (May 16) awards ceremony for students who participated in the competition, at the JSE, downtown Kingston.

JSE Wants Primary-level Students to Be Financially Literate
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the recent Cumax Wealth Management Spring Investment Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the recent Cumax Wealth Management Spring Investment Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Business Leaders Urged to Identify Opportunities in Global Economic Climate
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (second right), share pleasantries with (from left): British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, and Alumni Relations Manager for the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Kirsty Scott, during a reception at the British High Commission in Kingston, on Tuesday (May 13) to announce 20 new Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (second right), share pleasantries with (from left): British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, and Alumni Relations Manager for the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Kirsty Scott, during a reception at the British High Commission in Kingston, on Tuesday (May 13) to announce 20 new Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.

20 New Commonwealth Scholarships Available to Jamaicans

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Finance & Public Service

Deposit Insurance, Free and Automatic

The Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC) is reminding persons that deposit protection is an automatic, no-cost benefit for all depositors in regulated financial institutions. In an interview with JIS News, Senior Corporate Communications Officer at the JDIC, Kadisha Sharp, noted that the entity protects depositors, particularly the most vulnerable, “by insuring their deposits up to a coverage limit of $1.2...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams (left), in conversation with Chairman of the Board of Cumax Wealth Management Limited, Andrea Wilson-Messam (centre), and Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest, at the recent Cumax Wealth Management Spring Investment Forum, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The Forum was held under the theme ‘Trade Winds or Trade Woes: The Tariff Effect on Jamaica’s Economy’.
Finance & Public Service

Strong Economy Vital to Build Resilience Against Shocks – Finance Minister

Building a strong and competitive economy is critical to building resilience against economic shocks, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. “Resilience, so far, has meant ensuring that we have buffers against natural disasters, and over the last 10 years we have been building that resilience. We have a very robust, layered approach to ensuring we...
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Finance & Public Service

AGD to Roll Out Self-Service Portal for Pensioners

The Accountant General’s Department (AGD) is working to roll out its MyPensionPlus online system this financial year to better serve pensioners by providing a self-service portal. Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the AGD, David King, told JIS News that the portal will make the administration process for pensioners simpler. “The pensioners themselves can go in and access...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6).
Finance & Public Service

House Approves Pension Reform, Grants Early Retirement with Full Benefits for Public Officers

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 6), passed legislation granting public officers born between August 1, 1961 and February 28, 1963 the option of retiring before reaching age 65 while still receiving full benefits. The Pensions (Public Service) (Amendment and Validation) Act 2025 was piloted by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The Bill also...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams (left), is in conversation with Chairman of the Board of Cumax Wealth Management Limited, Andrea Wilson-Messam; and Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, at the Cumax Wealth Management Spring Investment Forum on Wednesday (May 1) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

JSE to Launch Micro Market in April 2026

April 2026 is the target date for the launch of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Micro Market. Managing Director of the JSE, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, made the disclosure in an interview with JIS News at the Cumax Wealth Management Spring Investment Forum on Wednesday (April 30) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The Government accepted a proposal...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives.
Finance & Public Service

House Begins Debate on Large-Scale Projects Tax Relief Act

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 29) commenced debate on the Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries (Tax Relief) Act, 2025. The Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries (Tax Relief) (Application) Regulations, 2025 was also tabled. Piloting both, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams, said the Income Tax Relief Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries Act, was enacted...
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