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Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Meris Haughton, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on the implementation of the new income tax threshold.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Meris Haughton, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on the implementation of the new income tax threshold.

TAJ Offers Guidance on New Income Tax Threshold

With the implementation of the new income tax threshold on July 1, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it will continue to stage sensitisation sessions to help persons understand the changes that have taken place. “The legislative changes, you will appreciate,...
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.

STATIN – 70 Years of Service to Jamaica
Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), exchanges agreements for the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) loan provision with World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova, during Friday’s (July 1) signing at the Ministry in Kingston.
Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), exchanges agreements for the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) loan provision with World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova, during Friday’s (July 1) signing at the Ministry in Kingston.

World Bank Provides $3.7B for Disaster and Climate Risk Management
Chief Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton (right), explains the implementation of the new income tax threshold, which takes effect on July 1. At left is Senior Technical Specialist, Monica Walker.
Chief Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton (right), explains the implementation of the new income tax threshold, which takes effect on July 1. At left is Senior Technical Specialist, Monica Walker.

Income Tax Refund for Some PAYE Workers
Senior Technical Specialist at Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), Monica Walker, responds to queries at a JIS Think Tank on July 1.
Senior Technical Specialist at Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), Monica Walker, responds to queries at a JIS Think Tank on July 1.

Income Tax Changes For Self-Employed Persons

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Finance & Public Service

Scholarships Available for Jamaicans

Thousands of Jamaicans continue to benefit from opportunities for international studies and professional training, under scholarship programmes being administered by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. The programmes, which are offered by Jamaica’s bilateral and multilateral partners, are aimed at equipping the country’s workforce. Minister of State with responsibility for the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says there...
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Finance & Public ServiceSectoral Debate 2016/2017

Pension Administration System to be Implemented April 2017

The Government’s Public Employees Pension Administration System (PEPAS) is expected to be implemented by April 1, 2017. State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 29. He noted that the system, which will automate the public-sector pension reform...
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Finance & Public ServiceSectoral Debate 2016/2017

Setting Up of Human Resource Management Division to be Completed November

Work to develop the Finance and Public Service Ministry’s Strategic Human Resource Management Division (SHRMD) is on course for completion in November. State Minister, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says the unit’s top tier has been finalised, with work well under way to complete the full structure within five months. He advised that staff recruitment has commenced “and will run concurrently with...
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Finance & Public Service

Finance Ministry Working to Conclude Wage Negotiations

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says negotiations are ongoing with the three per cent of public-sector workers who have not yet signed the wage agreement for the 2015-2017 contract period. Ninety-seven per cent of public-sector workers have already signed on to the Heads of Agreement for wage increase and improved...
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Finance & Public ServiceSectoral Debate 2016/2017

594 Public-Sector Workers Receive Over $50 Million in Education Grants

A total of 594 public-sector workers benefited from $50,239,389 in education grants over the period April 2015 to March 2016. Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, made the disclosure during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 29. He informed that support was provided for...
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Minister of Sate with responsibility for the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, addresses staff at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on March 11.
Finance & Public Service

Public Sector Pensions Law to be Implemented in 2017/18

The Pensions (Public Service) Act is expected to be implemented by the first quarter of the 2017/18 fiscal year. State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says the Bill, which was piloted in the House of Representatives in November 2015, will be re-tabled for debate to commence shortly. He made the announcement during his 2016/17 Sectoral...
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