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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivering the Sir Arthur Lewis Distinguished Lecture, at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, Mona, on January 23.

Gov’t Committed to Creating Ownership Economy – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government is resolute in its mission to create an ownership economy characterised by the inclusive participation of Jamaicans at all levels. He said that among the strategies being...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), greets Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards, during Thursday’s (January 24) loan agreement signing at the Ministry for the Government of Jamaica’s US$15-million Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-funded Skills Development for Global Services Project. Looking on is the IIDB Chief of Operations, Adriana La Valley, who co-signed the agreement with Dr. Clarke.

Finance Minister Says Buildout of GSS Will Generate Job Opportunities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) just-concluded 14th Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Prime Minister Commends Jamaica Stock Exchange

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Chief of Operations, Adriana La Valley, sign a loan agreement for the IDB’s provision of US$15 million for the Skills Development for Global Services Project. The signing took place at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Thursday (January 24).

Government Initiates Special Programme to Enhance Global Services Sector

Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica, Milverton Reynolds (second left); and Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Marlene Street Forrest (second right), display a signed MOU at the JSE’s 14th regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on January 23. Sharing the moment (from left) are Principal of the JSE eCampus, Samuel Parkes, and Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

JSE Signs MOU to Deliver Courses and Workshops

Director, Sustainable Development & Regional Planning at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Nadine Brown, addresses Strategic Programme for Climate Resilience (SPCR) stakeholder consultation workshop, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on January 22.

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PIOJ Reports Success with Implementation of SPCR

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that it has been reaping success from implementation of the Strategic Programme for Climate Resilience (SPCR) and has identified major outputs. The SPCR, which was approved in 2011, is geared towards mainstreaming climate change into development planning; providing information on novel approaches, including climate financing to overcome the challenges of climate change,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 14th Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference, being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston from January 22 to 24, under the theme, ‘Expanding Our Borders: Securing Our Future’.

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PM says Jamaica Remains in Good Shape

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica remains in good shape, based on notable economic out-turns and indicators that continue to emerge. “News about our performance is not superficial; profound changes are taking place in our economy,” the Prime Minister said. He was delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 14th...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left) looks on as Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street Forrest (left), greets Chief Executive Officer of Cable and Wireless Communications, Inge Smidts (right). Occasion was the 14thregional Jamaica Stock Exchange Investments and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on January 23. At (second right) is Managing Director of FLOW, Stephen Price.

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Jamaica Preparing for Post-IMF Era

Strengthening the macro-fiscal capacity of the Finance and the Public Service Ministry and its agencies responsible for economic policymaking is among the strategies being pursued to continue the country’s economic growth agenda after arrangements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) end. Jamaica’s US$1.6-billion Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (PSBA) with the IMF is slated to conclude in September 2019, and the country’s...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s 14th Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference, being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston from January 22 to 24 under the theme ‘Expanding Our Borders: Securing Our Future’.

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Consider Buying Shares in Public Companies Listed on JSE – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging ordinary Jamaicans to participate in the ownership of State entities being shortlisted for privatisation through placement on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), by purchasing shares when Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are announced. He says this will, among other things, afford them the opportunity to share in the potential capital gains and...

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JCA Invites Jamaicans to ICT Day Jan. 24

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is inviting the public to participate in its flagship event for Customs Week, its inaugural Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day, on Thursday, January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day, which is a part of the week-long celebrations, will be held at the JCA’s head office at Myers Wharf, Newport East, in...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 15).

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Additional $7.28 Billion for Major Road Infrastructure Development Programme

An additional $7.28 billion has been allocated to the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP) in the second Supplementary Estimates for the 2018/19 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, as he opened the debate on the Estimates in the House of Representatives on January 15. The Lower House approved the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on January 15 at Gordon House. With the Minister (from left) are: Financial Secretary, Darlene Morrison, and Deputy Financial Secretary, Lorris Jarrett.

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Streetlight Repair Programme on Track

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) Streetlight repair programme is on track for completion in March. He was addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on January 15 at Gordon House. A sum of $7.1 billion has been allocated in the First Supplementary Estimates...