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A choir from the Jamaica Customs Agency participating in the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) Carols in the City activity in downtown Kingston on December 14.
A choir from the Jamaica Customs Agency participating in the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) Carols in the City activity in downtown Kingston on December 14.

Accountant General’s Department Brings Joy to Customers and Downtown Community

As part of its customer relations activities, the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) hosted its ‘Carols in the City’ in downtown Kingston on December 14. The activity involved a spectacular parade of festive sounds featuring a host of exceptional choirs from...

Gov’t and Police Federation Sign Four-Year Wage Agreement
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.
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
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)
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (File)

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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).
Finance & Public Service

Loan For VDU at Petrojam to be Returned

The Government will be returning a US$100-million loan which was secured from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service to develop the proposed Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU) by State refinery, PETROJAM. The loan was allocated earlier this year to PETROJAM’s parent company, the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), to undertake the project, which would enable the refinery to further...
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Finance & Public Service

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...
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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.
Finance & Public Service

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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Finance & Public ServiceInformation

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...
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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.
Finance & Public Service

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...
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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.
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...
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