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Gov’t and Police Federation Sign Four-Year Wage Agreement

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and the Jamaica Police Federation (JPF), on Friday (December 14), signed a Heads of Agreement for a four-year 16 per cent wage increase for rank and file members of the Jamaica Constabulary...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (third right, front row); and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell (third left, front row), with the winners at the PSOJ 2018 Public Bodies Corporate Governance Awards held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on December 12.

Board Evaluations for Public Bodies

Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), makes a point to JN Fund Managers Limited Deputy General Manager, Jermaine Deans (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (December 11). Dr. Clarke and Mr. Deans discussed JN Fund Managers’ $7-billion debt refinancing of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ)-run Wigton Wind Farm in Manchester, which is earmarked for divestment and is being prepared for listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). Listening (from left) are Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), which is piloting Wigton’s preparations for JSE listing, Milverton Reynolds; Wigton Chairman, Duane Smith; and DBJ’s Manager in charge of Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation, Denise Arana, who accompanied Mr. Deans

PHOTOS: Courtesy Call on Dr. Clarke re Wigton Wind Farm Refinancing

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (File)

Cabinet Approves Measures to Further Boost National Insurance Fund

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses journalists on matters related to State refinery, PETROJAM, during a press conference on Monday (December 10). The press conference was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

Loan For VDU at Petrojam to be Returned

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Finance Ministry To Fete Students Of Allman Town Infant School

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be feteing the students, teachers and parents of the Allman Town Infant School at a Christmas treat on Thursday (December 13). The event will include food for the 138 students; tokens for the students, teachers and parents; as well as fun activities, including bounce-about, face-painting, storytelling, and a visit from Santa...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing journalists during Monday’s (December 10) press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

First Draft of Revised Guidelines for Board Appointments Being Reviewed

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has received the first draft of revised guidelines governing the nomination, selection and appointment of the Boards of public bodies from the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel (CPC). Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the Ministry is in the process of reviewing the draft and providing comments to the...

General Manager of Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Denise Arana (left) listens attentively to a point being made by Operations Manager of Wigton Windfarm, Rohan Hay (right) during a tour of the wind farm in Rose Hill Manchester on November 30. Looking on is Deputy General Manager of JN Fund Managers Limited, Jermaine Deans.

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Wigton Windfarm IPO on the Jamaica Stock Exchange to be Listed in March 2019

The Wigton Windfarm (WWF) initial public offering (IPO) on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is expected to be listed in March 2019. General Manager of Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Denise Arana, noted that the process is progressing smoothly and IPO activities will commence once the JN Fund Managers (JNFM) Limited debt refinancing...

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Jamaica Customs Says Flyer in Social Media Is Erroneous – Cautions Public Against Auction Scammers

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising customers and the general public that a flyer purporting auctions to be undertaken by the Agency that is circulating on Social Media, did not originate with the Agency and bears false and erroneous information. In this regard, persons are urged to desist from further circulating this flyer or share its contents. In keeping...

The Accountant General’s Department’s Communication and Customer Service Director, Tanisha Weir Grant, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

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AGD Hosting Government Pensionsers’ Forum on Nov. 30

Government of Jamaica pensioners are invited to the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) Pensioners Information Forum at the agency’s offices, 2-4 Church Street, downtown Kingston, on Friday, November 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pensioners will be able to get information on new and improved health benefits and estate planning. They will also benefit from free health checks. The AGD’s...

Senior Legal Officer at the Jamaica Customs Agency, Krystal Corbett (right), addresses a one-day sensitisation workshop on Customs post-clearance audit and the repeal and replacement of the Customs Act, at the Grandiosa Hotel in Montego Bay, St James. Seated right is Senior Director for the Western Region of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Claudette Coombs.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

New Customs Bill Will Improve Business Efficiency

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has assured importers and exporters in St. James that the modernised Customs Bill slated to be tabled in Parliament next year, will allow stakeholders to conduct business in a more efficient environment. Senior Legal Officer at the agency, Krystal Corbett, said the legislative reform has become necessary, as aspects of the existing Act do not...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), along with President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, sign a US$285-million contingency credit facility on November 26 in Washington DC.

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PM Signs US$285-Million Contingency Credit Facility with IDB

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has signed a US$285-million contingency credit facility with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that will provide the country with immediate financing during the emergency recovery phase after a sudden event. The agreement was signed on Monday (November 26), during a brief meeting with IDB officials in Washington DC, where the Prime Minister is...