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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 7. Seated at left is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 7. Seated at left is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Extends SET And BEST Cash Grants

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has announced a two-month extension of the Supporting Employees with the Transfer of Cash (SET Cash) and the Business Employee Support and Transfer of Cash (BEST Cash) components...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 7. Seated at left is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 7. Seated at left is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gaming Lounges Reopen July 8
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, give the ‘thumbs up’ after discussing Jamaica’s provision under the CA$20-million (J$2.12-billion) Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund. The discussion was held during the High Commissioner
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, give the ‘thumbs up’ after discussing Jamaica’s provision under the CA$20-million (J$2.12-billion) Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund. The discussion was held during the High Commissioner's recent visit to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston.

Jamaica To Benefit From CA$4.7 Million Under Canada-CARICOM Climate Adaptation Fund
An Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) Kiosk at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) in New Kingston.
An Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) Kiosk at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) in New Kingston.

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
CoronavirusFinance & Public ServiceTourism

Tourism Workers To Receive CARE Programme General Grants Next Week

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says several categories of tourism workers, who applied for General Grants under the Government’s COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme, will receive their payments by the end of next week. In statement on Friday (June 26), Dr. Clarke indicated that these individuals include: airport red caps,...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement to Parliament on Tuesday (June 23), regarding the rate of poverty in 2018.
CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

Poverty Rate Fell By 40 Per Cent In 2018

Jamaica recorded a 40 per cent drop in the poverty rate in 2018, the lowest in 10 years. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, in a statement to Parliament on Tuesday (June 23). “In 2018, the poverty rate was 12.6 per cent, a decline of 6.7 percentage points relative to...
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Finance & Public Service

Betting and Gaming Licences Must Be Renewed by June 30

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) advises that June 30 is now the final deadline for all gaming operators to renew licences for 2020-2021. This requirement applies to the more than 10,000 gaming machines across the country which are located at various types of premises including gaming lounges, bars, clubs and even hairdressing parlours. “When the COVID-19 crisis emerged...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left); and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (right), display signed agreements formalising the Government of Japan’s provision of approximately $262 million (¥200 million) in grant aid, to boost the Administration’s national coronavirus response. Sharing the moment is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. The signing took place at the Finance Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (June 16).
CoronavirusFinance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Jamaica Gets $262 Million Grant From Japan To Purchase Medical Supplies

The Government has received approximately $262 million (¥200 million) in grant aid from Japan to purchase much-needed medical equipment and supplies in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Among these items are: bedside X-ray machines and monitors; X-ray protection screens and aprons; ultrasound scanners; and defibrillators. The grant is being provided through the Japanese Government’s Economic and Social Development Programme....
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Finance & Public Service

June 15 Tax Payments Now Due

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the following taxes are due on Monday, June 15, 2020:  Estimated Income Tax (2nd quarter)  Self Employed Statutory Payments (2nd quarter)  Statutory Deductions (S01) for the month of May – must be filed ONLINE using the enhanced form. In the case of the statutory deductions, employees are normally...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, highlights a point while making his contribution to the debate on the First Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10).
Finance & Public ServiceParliamentSport

Horse Racing Returns To Caymanas Park Saturday

Horse racing will resume at Caymanas Park on Saturday, June 20, following consultation with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, during his contribution to the debate on the First Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure for 2020/21 during the sitting of the House of Representatives on...
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