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Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left) embraces 2015/16 Lasco Nurse of the Year, Treveen Palmer-Miller, during Friday’s (October 30) launch of the ‘Team Jamaica Valucard for government workers, at the Super Shoppers Fair complex, Washington Boulevard, St. Andrew
Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left) embraces 2015/16 Lasco Nurse of the Year, Treveen Palmer-Miller, during Friday’s (October 30) launch of the ‘Team Jamaica Valucard for government workers, at the Super Shoppers Fair complex, Washington Boulevard, St. Andrew

Over 100,000 Public Sector Workers To Benefit From Cash Back Programme

The country’s over 100,000 government workers are to benefit from cash rewards at select private sector establishments through the ‘Team Jamaica Valucard’ programme. The initiative,  launched at the Super Shoppers Fair complex on Washington Boulevard on October 30, will see...
Senior Director of the Procurement and Asset Policy Unit in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Cecile Maragh, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Wednesday (October 21).
Senior Director of the Procurement and Asset Policy Unit in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Cecile Maragh, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Wednesday (October 21).

400 Public Procurement Officers Trained
Director, Internal Audit Directorate (IAD), Ministry of Finance and Planning, Suzette Campbell, emphasizes point during the performance audit workshop, which held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, from October 20 to 23. The workshop, organized by the IAD in collaboration with the Office of the Cabinet, targeted government internal auditors from Ministries, Departments, and Executive Agencies.
Director, Internal Audit Directorate (IAD), Ministry of Finance and Planning, Suzette Campbell, emphasizes point during the performance audit workshop, which held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, from October 20 to 23. The workshop, organized by the IAD in collaboration with the Office of the Cabinet, targeted government internal auditors from Ministries, Departments, and Executive Agencies.

Gov’t Internal Auditors Benefit From Performance Audit Workshop
Senior Director of the Procurement and Asset Policy Unit in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Cecile Maragh, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Wednesday (October 21).
Senior Director of the Procurement and Asset Policy Unit in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Cecile Maragh, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Wednesday (October 21).

Significant Savings Expected From Implementation of Procurement Act
Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.
Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

Finance Minister Leads Delegation To Foromic Chile 2015

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Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Ranks in Top Ten Most Improved Economies Worldwide

The World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2016 has ranked Jamaica's economy in the top ten most improved economies worldwide. Jamaica has also improved its ranking in the Latin America and the Caribbean region. This movement is attributed to Jamaica's implementation of four major reforms over the past year. These reforms include ease of paying taxes with the introduction of the...
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Finance & Public Service

New Leadership Development Programme Launched For State Agency Heads

Senior managers and heads of government departments and agencies are being encouraged to enroll in the newly established Public Sector Senior Leadership Development Programme (PSSLDP), as part of their plans for career advancement. This invitation comes from Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, who says the programme, based on its content,...
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Finance & Public Service

Govt to Commence Public Sector Pay Review This Fiscal Year

The Government, through the Ministry of Finance and Planning, will commence a public sector pay policy review during the current fiscal year. Minister with responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry, Hon. Horace Dalley, made the disclosure during Thursday’s (October 22) signing of the 2015/17 Heads of Agreement for the Association of Librarians in the Jamaica Library Service (ALJLS),...
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Newly appointed Minister of Health, the Hon. Horace Dalley
Finance & Public Service

Civil Servants to Receive Retroactive Money Oct. 30

The Government will commence retroactive payments to civil servants for the 2015/17 contract period, on October 30. Minister with responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, said next week’s payments will reflect the four per cent equivalent increase on salaries for the first six months, April 1 to September 30. He further...
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Finance & Public Service

TAJ to Roll Out Phase Two of RAiS Dec. 7

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is expecting improved efficiency through the implementation of Phase Two of its new Revenue Administration Integrated System (RAiS), which is scheduled for roll-out on December 7. Through this phase of the programme, persons will, for the first time, be able to apply for their Tax Registration Number (TRN) and Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) online. There will...
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Finance & Public Service

DBJ Receives Bids for Caymanas Track Limited Privatisation

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has received Bids from two entities expressing an interest in acquiring the state-run horse racing promotions company, Caymanas Track Limited (CTL). The bids were received from Caymanas Racing and Entertainment Limited and Supreme Ventures Limited, following the bid opening exercise at the DBJ, on Friday, 18 September 2015. The Development Bank of Jamaica and...
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