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Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, outlines performance of key indicators in the economy for the April 2014 to February 2015 period to journalists at the EPOC’s monthly press briefing, held in New Kingston on April 14.
Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, outlines performance of key indicators in the economy for the April 2014 to February 2015 period to journalists at the EPOC’s monthly press briefing, held in New Kingston on April 14.

EPOC Co-Chair Expects Positive Performance for March

Co-chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, is expecting a pick-up in the performance of the economy for March 2015, compared to February 2015. Mr. Byles, who was speaking at the EPOC’s monthly press briefing on April...
Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), is in discussion with Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC., Amar Bhattacharya (left), at yesterday’s (April 13) first Caribbean Regional Dialogue with the G20 Working Development Group, as part of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings now underway in the American capital. Looking on in the background are Financial Secretary in the Ministry, Devon Rowe (2nd left); and Wayne Robinson from the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ).
Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), is in discussion with Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC., Amar Bhattacharya (left), at yesterday’s (April 13) first Caribbean Regional Dialogue with the G20 Working Development Group, as part of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings now underway in the American capital. Looking on in the background are Financial Secretary in the Ministry, Devon Rowe (2nd left); and Wayne Robinson from the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ).

Finance Minister Welcomes Engagement with G20
Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.
Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

Finance Minister to Co-Chair G20 Working Group in Washington DC
Deputy Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in charge of Sustainable Development and Social Planning, Claire Bernard, provides an update on the Government of Jamaica Adaptation Fund Programme (GOJ/AFP) at a JIS Think Tank on April 2, 2015.
Deputy Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in charge of Sustainable Development and Social Planning, Claire Bernard, provides an update on the Government of Jamaica Adaptation Fund Programme (GOJ/AFP) at a JIS Think Tank on April 2, 2015.

Adaptation Fund Programme Building Climate Change Resilience
Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (left), presents Keisha Rochester Thomas, with the top performer award at the graduation ceremony for participants in Tax Administration Jamaica’s Tax Audit Revenue Administration (TARA) Post Graduate Diploma programme. The graduation ceremony for the training programme, conducted by the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), was held on Friday (April 10), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (left), presents Keisha Rochester Thomas, with the top performer award at the graduation ceremony for participants in Tax Administration Jamaica’s Tax Audit Revenue Administration (TARA) Post Graduate Diploma programme. The graduation ceremony for the training programme, conducted by the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), was held on Friday (April 10), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Dr. Phillips Urges Revenue Agency Staff to Help Improve Tax Compliance

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Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (April 10) graduation ceremony, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, for 27 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) revenue officers who completed the Management Institute for National Development’s (MIND) 2013/14 Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) post-graduate diploma programme. Seated is Director, Business Development and Communication, MIND, Marlene Campbell.
Finance & Public ServiceUS President Visit

Positive Outcomes Expected From Economic Reform Programme Endorsement By President Obama

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, is anticipating positive outcomes for Jamaica from United States President, Barack Obama’s endorsement of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP). Mr. Obama’s support of the ERP, for which he has commended the Government’s implementation, was expressed during several engagements he attended during a two-day visit to the island, from April 8 to...
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President of the United States, Barack Obama, addresses youth leaders at a special Town Hall meeting on April 9 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
Finance & Public ServiceUS President Visit

President Obama Commends Gov’t on Strong Fiscal Discipline

United States President, Barack Obama, has commended the Government of Jamaica for maintaining strong fiscal discipline under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. “I think that, the current Government has been wise to work hard to abide by the IMF provisions. That’s not been easy but I think that’s been the right thing to do,” he said. He was...
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Finance & Public Service

Online filing of Employers Annual Return (S02) due March 31

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding ALL employers that their Employers Annual Return (S02) is due today, March 31 and must be filed electronically via the TAJ Portal www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.  This means S02 returns will not be accepted manually. Employers and their agents are reminded that a business must be registered in the TAJ Portal to allow the S02 to be...
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The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.
Finance & Public Service

IMF Executive Board Completes Seventh Review Under EFF

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday, March 30, completed the seventh review of Jamaica’s economic performance under the program supported by a four-year, SDR 615.38 million (about US$932 million at the time of approval) arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The completion of the review enables an immediate purchase of an amount equivalent to...
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Finance & Public Service

Select Tax Offices to Open This Saturday

Several Tax Offices across the island will be opened for business on Saturday March 28, 2015 as Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) provides taxpayers with added convenience to file and pay, as tax season comes to a close. The Tax Offices scheduled to open are Constant Spring, May Pen, Mandeville, Montego Bay, Lucea, Santa Cruz, Port Antonio, Port Morant and all...
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Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips makes a point as he closes the 2015/16 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 25.
Budget 2015/2016Finance & Public Service

NIF Will Remain Viable – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the National Insurance Fund (NIF) will remain viable, despite concerns being raised about its sustainability. The Minister was closing the 2015/16 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 25. Dr. Philips told the Lower House that an actuarial review had already been undertaken to assess the...
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Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips makes a point as he closes the 2015/16 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 25.
Budget 2015/2016Finance & Public Service

Govt to Establish Energy Stabilization Fund

The Government is to establish an Energy Stabilization Fund to receive and manage the resources generated from the oil hedge programme. Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, made the announcement during the closing of the 2015/16 budget debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 25. The resources include the proceeds from a portion of the...
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