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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (standing), makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 16.

More Cadet Units to be Established in Schools

More cadet units are to be established in schools in order to instil positive values and attitudes in the youth and steer them away from negative influences. Minister of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says discussions are being held with...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre) converses with Partner, Hart Muirhead and Fatta, Sanya Goffe (right), during the Pension Funds Association of Jamaica — Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre) converses with Partner, Hart Muirhead and Fatta, Sanya Goffe (right), during the Pension Funds Association of Jamaica's annual luncheon at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 16. At left is Director, Pension Funds Association of Jamaica, Peter Goldson.

Debt-To-GDP Ratio to Dip Below 100 Per Cent for 2018/19 – Dr. Clarke

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), shakes the hand of President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Georgia Waugh Richards, after they signed a new Heads of Agreement for the nation’s teachers for the 2017 to 2021 contract period. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the National Heroes Circle offices of the Finance Ministry on Wednesday (May 16). Also pictured (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Finance Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard.

Government and Teachers Sign Wage Agreement

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), with Chief Executive Officer of Saint International, Deiwght Peters (second left) and General Manager, Urban Development Corporation, Dr. Damian Graham. Occasion was the launch of the 14th staging of Saint International’s ‘Style Week Jamaica’, which will run from May 16 to 20. The launch was held at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, 39 Lady Musgrave Road, on Monday, May 14.

Fashion Industry Poised to Become Major Factor in Economy – Minister Williams

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Welcomes Bill to Amend Public Procurement Act

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7 years ago Finance & Public ServiceSectoral Debate 2018/2019

Government Begins Work on Disaster Risk Financing

Minister without Portfolio in the Finance and the Public Service Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government has “put in motion and is far along with the analytic work” that will guide the eventual establishment of a policy framework for disaster risk financing ahead of a disaster. “Local and international stakeholders will be consulted. It will be based on the...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), is congratulated by Deputy President of the Senate, Aubyn Hill (left), after delivering a special presentation on ‘Enhancing Fiscal Responsibility: Next Steps’, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday (May 10). At right is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Independent Fiscal Council

Cabinet has approved the establishment of an independent fiscal council as part of measures to strengthen Jamaica’s Fiscal Responsibility Framework. The move is consistent with plans by the Government to secure Jamaica’s gains under successive economic reform programmes with the International Monetary Fund and build on the success of domestic partnership initiatives. Fiscal councils are permanent, independent, non-partisan institutions that...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) is greeted by Head, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Orville Taylor (second right) during the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) Men’s Forum at the Jacisera Park Sports Complex in St. Andrew on May 7. Others from (second right) are First Vice President, JCSA, Robert Chung; and President, JCSA, O’Neil Grant.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Civil Servants Credited for Country’s Improved Competitiveness Ranking

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, is attributing Jamaica’s improved ranking in the Global Competitiveness Report to the dedication and commitment of public-sector employees. Jamaica is now ranked 70th out of 137 countries, moving from number 86 some 10 years ago. The World Economic Forum introduced the Global Competitiveness Report in...

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Looking to Widen Financial Access for Vulnerable Persons

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government will be implementing improvements through the Financial Inclusion Strategy (FIS) to widen access to financial products and services for vulnerable persons. He said measures will also be put in place to enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to access capital with the aim of laying the...

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Five Teams to Represent Country in 2018 IBMC

Five of the teams that participated in this year’s renewal of the Development Bank of Jamaica’s (DBJ) National Business Model Competition (NBMC) for tertiary institutions will represent the country in the 2018 International Business Model Competition (IBMC) in Utah, USA, from May 10 to 11. Heading the record list of entrants is University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus-based...

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

House Approves Tariff Resolution

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 1) approved the Customs Tariff (Revision) (Amendment) Resolution 2018. The Resolution repeals and replaces the first and fourth schedules to the Customs Tariff (Resolution), 1972 to accord with the World Customs Organization’s Harmonised System of classification of goods, which will assist customs administrators to monitor and control the importation and trade in goods,...

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Tertiary Grants Available for Children of Public-Sector Workers

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service is inviting public-sector employees to apply for tertiary-education grants on behalf of their children. The grant, which is to assist with tuition fees only, will cover 80 per cent payment, up to a maximum of $150,000. To benefit, the public-sector employee must be permanently, temporarily or contractually appointed, with at least two...