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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)

First Supplementary Estimates to be Tabled Dec. 5

The first Supplementary Estimates for the 2017/18 financial year will be tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 5. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, during the sitting of the...
Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Leighton Beckles. (FILE)
Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Leighton Beckles. (FILE)

Persons Encouraged to Pay Fee for Vehicle Fitness online
General Manager, Microfinance Services Division, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Paul Chin, addresses the DBJ’s Small and Medium-size Enterprise (SME) Summit, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
General Manager, Microfinance Services Division, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Paul Chin, addresses the DBJ’s Small and Medium-size Enterprise (SME) Summit, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

DBJ Provides Assistance to Spur Growth in MSME Sector
: Managing Director of the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell (centre), listens to a question during a panel discussion on Monday’s (November 27) opening day of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. Others (from left) are tourism blogger, Noelle Nichols and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Altamont Hotels, Christopher Jarrett.
: Managing Director of the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell (centre), listens to a question during a panel discussion on Monday’s (November 27) opening day of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James. Others (from left) are tourism blogger, Noelle Nichols and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Altamont Hotels, Christopher Jarrett.

Small and Medium-Sized Tourism Enterprises Loan Scheme a Success
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left); and Senior Vice President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Shigeru Maeda, exchanging copies of the co-financing loan contract for the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP), which they signed on Thursday, (November 23) in the Executive Conference Room at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Kingston.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left); and Senior Vice President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Shigeru Maeda, exchanging copies of the co-financing loan contract for the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP), which they signed on Thursday, (November 23) in the Executive Conference Room at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Kingston.

Gov’t Signs US$15-Million Loan for Energy Efficiency Programme

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Case Attorney, Administrator General’s Department (AGD), Kerry Ann Williams-Srinivas (second right) presents a brochure highlighting the services of the agency to booth visitor Yvonne Baker (left). Occasion was the Civil Service Week Expo and Concert on November 21 at Emancipation Park in New Kingston. Others (from left) are Senior Case Officer, AGD, Hyacinth Reynolds; and Public Education Manager, AGD, Nadine McLeod. Civil Service Week, from November 19 to 25, highlights the work and services of the ministries, departments and agencies within the public sector.
Finance & Public Service

EXPO and Concert for Civil Service Week

As part of the activities for Civil Service Week (November 19 to 25), an Expo and Concert were held today (Tuesday, November 21), at Emancipation Park in Kingston. Director of Special Projects, Employee Relations and Benefits Unit, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Sylvia Shirley Sterling, told JIS News that the annual event aims to highlight the work and...
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Deputy Financial Secretary of the Strategic Human Resources Management Division in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Wayne Jones, addresses the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s Western Regional Civil Service Week celebratory luncheon and awards ceremony at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay on Monday, November 20.
Finance & Public Service

Contribution of Civil Service to GDP Highlighted

Deputy Financial Secretary of the Strategic Human Resources Management Division in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Wayne Jones, says the immense contribution of the civil service to Jamaica’s gross domestic product (GDP) must not be underestimated by the general public. Speaking at the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) Western Region celebratory luncheon and awards ceremony at the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), highlights a point while addressing a joint Government/ International Monetary Fund (IMF) media briefing on Friday (November 17). Looking on is the IMF’s Managing Director, Christine Lagarde. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServicePrime Minister

Gov’t Looking to Speed up Wage Talks

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working to quickly resolve issues relating to the 2017/19 public sector wage negotiations. He noted that while it was not expected that unions and other stakeholders would immediately accept the offer put forward by the Government, the negotiations have not been progressing at a reasonable pace. “There will always...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)
Finance & Public ServiceNational Security

JCF to Benefit from Traffic Ticket Amnesty Funds

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says a large portion of the funds collected under the traffic ticket amnesty will be used to purchase vehicles and equipment for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as well as effect improvements to traffic offices across the island. He made the announcement during Tuesday’s (November 14) sitting of the House of Representatives as...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, addresses the Sixth IMF High Level Caribbean Forum held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (November 16).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Stronger Growth Will Create More Resilient Caribbean – Lagarde

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, says stronger economic growth is the essential foundation for a more resilient Caribbean. She noted that economic growth in the region has been low for several decades and this has led to rising social and economic challenges, including poverty, inequality, unemployment and crime. Ms. Lagarde said there is no one explanation for...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, during lunch at the Sixth International Monetary Fund (IMF) High Level Caribbean Forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (November 16).
Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

IMF Managing Director Commends the Government

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, is hailing the Government for its effort to improve Jamaica’s economic outlook. Mrs. Lagarde commended Jamaica for stabilising the macroeconomic climate, reducing its debt levels, setting fiscal precedence for the rest of the region and increasing the rate of employment. “The resolve of the Jamaican authorities... has been critically important to arrive...
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