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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), listens to President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association, O’Neil Grant (right), at the launch of the FHC Civil Servants of the Year Award 2019 and opening of nominations, on Wednesday (August 14), at the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League’s Manhattan Road address in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Ambassador the Hon. Douglas Saunders (left), and Chief Executive Officer, First Heritage Co-Operative Credit Union (FHC), Roxann Linton.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), listens to President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association, O’Neil Grant (right), at the launch of the FHC Civil Servants of the Year Award 2019 and opening of nominations, on Wednesday (August 14), at the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League’s Manhattan Road address in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Ambassador the Hon. Douglas Saunders (left), and Chief Executive Officer, First Heritage Co-Operative Credit Union (FHC), Roxann Linton.

Three New Categories for Civil Servants of the Year

This year, three new categories of awardees will be introduced into the Civil Servants of the Year Award, to broaden the scope of eligible nominees as part of efforts to revitalise the initiative. The three categories are Technical, Management and...
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (second right, background), observes as Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) President, Jerome Smalling (second left), and Cambio Association of Jamaica (CAJ) President, Heather Ferguson Fearon (right, foreground), shake hands after signing the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Foreign Exchange (FX) Global Code at the BOJ in downtown Kingston on Monday (July 29). Looking on (from left) are Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) Executive Director, Darlene Jones; and BOJ Deputy Governors, John Robinson and Natalie Haynes.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (second right, background), observes as Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) President, Jerome Smalling (second left), and Cambio Association of Jamaica (CAJ) President, Heather Ferguson Fearon (right, foreground), shake hands after signing the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Foreign Exchange (FX) Global Code at the BOJ in downtown Kingston on Monday (July 29). Looking on (from left) are Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) Executive Director, Darlene Jones; and BOJ Deputy Governors, John Robinson and Natalie Haynes.

Global Certification Programme for Local FX Traders
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, addresses a public forum at the Bethel Baptist Church in Half-Way-Tree on Monday (July 29).
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, addresses a public forum at the Bethel Baptist Church in Half-Way-Tree on Monday (July 29).

Jamaica Ready to Exit IMF – Dr. Ngouana
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (second right, standing), observes as Jamaica Bankers’ Association (JBA) President, Jerome Smalling, signs the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Foreign Exchange Global Code, at the BOJ, in downtown Kingston, on Monday (July 29). Also observing are co-signatory, Cambio Association of Jamaica (CAJ) President, Heather Ferguson Fearon (right, seated), and (back row, from left): Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) Executive Director, Darlene Jones; and BOJ Deputy Governors, John Robinson; and Natalie Haynes.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (second right, standing), observes as Jamaica Bankers’ Association (JBA) President, Jerome Smalling, signs the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Foreign Exchange Global Code, at the BOJ, in downtown Kingston, on Monday (July 29). Also observing are co-signatory, Cambio Association of Jamaica (CAJ) President, Heather Ferguson Fearon (right, seated), and (back row, from left): Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (JIFS) Executive Director, Darlene Jones; and BOJ Deputy Governors, John Robinson; and Natalie Haynes.

Signing of BIS Code By Key Stakeholders Will Push Economic Development – BOJ Governor
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), engages in discussion with (from second left) incoming Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles; International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana; and Senior Deputy Governor, John Robinson. Occasion was Wednesday’s (July 24) Foreign Exchange Market Development Symposium at the BOJ Auditorium in downtown Kingston. The event was jointly staged by the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), engages in discussion with (from second left) incoming Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles; International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana; and Senior Deputy Governor, John Robinson. Occasion was Wednesday’s (July 24) Foreign Exchange Market Development Symposium at the BOJ Auditorium in downtown Kingston. The event was jointly staged by the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank.

Movement in Currency Based on Demand and Supply – Dr. Clarke

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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), greets International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, during Wednesday’s (July 24) Foreign Exchange Market Development Symposium at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Auditorium in downtown Kingston. The event was jointly staged by the Finance Ministry and BOJ. Looking on is Central Bank Deputy Governor, John Robinson.
Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Could Borrow in Domestic Currency within Five Years

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says Jamaica could be in a position to borrow from the international capital market in local currency within five years. He said that the country is already on this trajectory, citing the Government’s move towards attaining operational independence for the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), supported by a credible inflation-targeting...
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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses today’s (July 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Finance Ministry to Design Fee Structure for Members of Integrity Commission

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service is to design a fee structure for payment to members of the Integrity Commission. Speaking at today’s (July 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said this follows Cabinet’s approval. “The Commission has convened approximately 22 meetings since its...
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Founding member of First Angels Jamaica Limited, Sandra Glasgow (centre), having a light exchange with President of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, Audley Deidrick (right), at a meeting of the club, held at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 23). Mrs. Glasgow was guest speaker at the event. At left is Past President of the club, Lloyd Eubank-Green.
Finance & Public Service

Angel Investor Welcomes Sidecar Fund

Noted Angel Investor, Sandra Glasgow, has welcomed the proposed Sidecar Fund Facility to be implemented by the Government, which will provide equity financing to early-stage, scalable and investment-ready business start-ups. The facility, with technical and funding support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), will make $200 million in equity financing available to business start-ups by matching the support from identified...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, addresses the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, at Hotel Four Seasons on Tuesday (July 16).
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Resident Rep of IMF Encouraged By Efforts to Spur Higher Levels of Growth

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, says he is encouraged by Government-led multi-stakeholder efforts to spur higher levels of sustainable growth for Jamaica. This, he notes, is through interventions and measures designed to address the underlying impediments. He was speaking at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew’s weekly luncheon at Hotel Four Seasons in New Kingston,...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana (left), converses with President of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, Audley Diedrick, during the club’s weekly meeting at Hotel Four Seasons on Tuesday (July 16).
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

IMF’s Jamaica Office to Remain Open

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will maintain operations at its Jamaica office beyond November, when the country officially concludes its current arrangement with the organisation. Resident Representative, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, said while it is the norm for the IMF to close its local office when its programme with a country ends, the decision to maintain the Jamaica office for...
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