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Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Monica Brown, addresses a recent Higher Education Summit, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Visitors’ Lodge, in St. Andrew.

SLB to Fund Short Certification Courses

Executive Director of The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Monica Brown, says the institution is to start funding short certification courses. She made the remarks during a Higher Education Summit, held at Mona Visitor’s Lodge, at the University of the West...

Mr. Richard Byles selected as New BOJ Governor

Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds, speaking during the regional market sounding forum at the DBJ’s Private Equity and Infrastructure Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (June 12).

DBJ Has Facilitated US$1.1 Billion in Investments Under Public-Private Partnership

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on June 11. In the background is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Public Procurement Regulations Approved By the House

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 11). The four-day conference is being held from June 10 to 13 under the theme ‘Delivering Economic Growth through Partnerships: Financing Regional Infrastructure, SMEs & Innovation’.

Government to Strengthen Partnerships for Infrastructure Development

(FILE) Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit, Office of the Prime Minister, Maria Thompson-Walters (at podium), addresses participants in a recent forum on public-sector transformation, hosted by the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), at its Kingston campus.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

60 Public Sector Workers Certified as Change Managers

Sixty public sector workers from various entities have been trained and certified as change managers, who will be charged with assisting the transformation process in the public service. The training was conducted by the Transformation and Implementation Unit (TIU) in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service. Executive Director of the TIU, Maria Thompson Walters, told JIS News that the...

State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Jamaica Micro Financing Association Limited’s (JaMFA) recent annual microfinance sector leadership forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

JSE Junior Market Booming

State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Junior Market has recorded significant gains over the 10 years since its establishment. He noted that the market has grown from one company listing with capitalisation of $750 million, to some 43 entities that have generated approximately $135 billion in capital. In addition,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), converses with Jamaica Micro Financing Association Limited’s (JaMFA) Executive Director, Raymond Gabbidon, during JaMFA’s annual microfinance sector leadership forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (May 28).

7 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Gov’t Looking to Sharpen Financial Literacy Skills of Citizens

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is looking to partner with the Jamaica Micro Financing Association Limited (JaMFA) to sharpen the financial literacy skills of Jamaicans. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, said the objective is to ensure that citizens have a better understanding of and appreciation for key terms such as stock market, investments, loans/credit...

Manager of Communications and International Relations at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), David Geddes, addresses a town hall meeting in Mandeville, Manchester, on May 21.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

FSC-Regulated Entities Must Meet Fit and Proper Test

Manager of Communications and International Relations at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), David Geddes, says entities in the insurance, pension and securities industries must meet the FSC’s fit-and-proper requirements in order to legally operate in Jamaica. This means that responsible persons must possess the competence, character, diligence and judgment necessary for them to perform their duties. “Fit and proper, in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), observes as Chairman, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Russell Hadeed (left), inserts the strip signifying Wigton Windfarm

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Wigton Windfarm Now on Jamaica Stock Exchange

Wigton Windfarm Limited in Manchester is now listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) – the world’s best-performing stock market. The listing, which took place today (May 22), followed the success of the company’s initial public offering (IPO), which saw some 31,200 Jamaicans taking up the opportunity to own 11 billion shares in the company. The offer was oversubscribed as...

Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter (right), speaks at BOJ’s Quarterly Press Briefing on Tuesday (May 21). At left is Deputy Governor, Wayne Robinson.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Prospects for Economy Remain Positive – BOJ

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says prospects for the Jamaican economy remain positive, as economic growth continues underpinned by rising employment. This positive outlook was given by Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, at the Bank’s quarterly press conference held on Tuesday (May 21). “Foreign reserves are adequate and we have a sustainable position in the current account of...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (right), addresses journalists at Tuesday’s (May 21) quarterly briefing at the BOJ’s Training Institute, in downtown Kingston. With the Governor (from left) are BOJ Deputy Governors, Maurene Simms, Dr. Wayne Robinson and John Robinson.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Increase in Credit to Businesses and Households – BOJ

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says credit extended to private-sector businesses and households by commercial banks, merchant banks and building societies has increased by 15.2 per cent over the 12-month period ending March 2019. Governor Brian Wynter says this is 1.4 per cent higher than the 13.8 per cent out-turn for the corresponding period last year. He was speaking at...