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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking during the virtual launch of COK Sodality Cooperative Credit Union Limited’s new Universa Premier Digital Core Banking Suite, at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (August 12).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking during the virtual launch of COK Sodality Cooperative Credit Union Limited’s new Universa Premier Digital Core Banking Suite, at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (August 12).

Stakeholder Feedback To Be Incorporated In Credit Union Bill

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says stakeholder feedback on the Credit Union Special Provisions Bill will be incorporated in the proposed legislation, which he anticipates will be implemented during the next Parliamentary term....
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BOJ’s total assets increased to $694.6 Billion last year
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, highlights a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Aug. 11).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, highlights a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Aug. 11).

203,500 Most Vulnerable Students To Receive Back-To-School Grants
Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forest (centre), is assisted in unveiling the electronic banner for the US$910,000 three-year ‘Innovating Social Sector Financing’ Project, which was launched at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (August 4). Assisting her are Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE) Ambassador, Thalia Lyn (second left); and outgoing Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos and the Cayman Islands, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska (second right). Observing (from left) are Jamaica National (JN) Group Chief Executive Officer, Earl Jarrett, who was the keynote speaker; and outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.
Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forest (centre), is assisted in unveiling the electronic banner for the US$910,000 three-year ‘Innovating Social Sector Financing’ Project, which was launched at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (August 4). Assisting her are Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE) Ambassador, Thalia Lyn (second left); and outgoing Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos and the Cayman Islands, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska (second right). Observing (from left) are Jamaica National (JN) Group Chief Executive Officer, Earl Jarrett, who was the keynote speaker; and outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters.

Jamaica Stock Exchange Launches Project To Assist Social Enterprises
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), emphasises a point while speaking at Wednesday
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), emphasises a point while speaking at Wednesday's (July 29) virtual launch of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship Programme, at the Ministry's offices in Kingston. With the Minister is Jamaica Civil Service Association President, O'Neil Grant .

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We CARE payments to outstanding occupational groups projected for next week

The We CARE Programme was designed with a formal verification review by the Auditor General’s Department (AGD) prior to payments being made to beneficiaries. Given that the programme involves several billions of dollars of economic and social support, and given the speed of the programme design and roll out, in the interest of transparency and good governance the extra step...
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Jamaica Leading Global Conversations Towards a Sustainable and Green Recovery after COVID-19

Amid the challenges being experienced with the current pandemic, Jamaica, through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS) is becoming a leader in the global conversations to ensure that climate change is at the forefront of the economic recovery. Jamaica announced its official membership to the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action a year ago, which currently...
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Tax Administration Jamaica’s Compliance Reminder

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) in keeping with its 2020/21 National Compliance Plan to improve compliance, has collaborated with a number of public and private sector entities as it concerns the provision of third party information pursuant to the Revenue Administration Act (RAA). The RAA has facilitated the delivery of information on third party business transactions, in ascertaining both the source...
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TAJ Encourages Persons To Use Online Option To Renew Driver’s Licence

Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Meris Haughton, is encouraging persons to pay the renewal fee for private, general and motorcycle classification of licence online at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. As of July 27, an online payment option for the renewal of Driver’s Licence has been added to the suite of virtual services offered by the TAJ. “We are encouraging...
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Commissioner of Revenue Appeals at the Revenue Appeals Division in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Deloree Staple-Chambers, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
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Tax Appeals Down

Appeals to the Revenue Appeals Division (RAD) in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service have trended down, says the Commissioner of Revenue Appeals, Dr. Deloree Staple-Chambers. “The is because of some interventions that we made at the time when we were reforming. This included an intervention with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to ensure that they ramp up the...
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​Commissioner of Revenue Appeals at the Revenue Appeals Division,Dr. Deloree Staple-Chambers, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday, July 21. ​
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Revenue Appeals Division To Upgrade Case Management System

The Revenue Appeals Division is upgrading its case management system to bring about greater efficiency in the exchange of information and execution of the appeals process. The upgrading is among several initiatives aimed at improving service delivery as the Division marks its fifth anniversary in 2020. “Two key features of this upgrade will include the provision of an online portal,...
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