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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), has the attention of Executive Chairman, Mayberry Investments Limited, Christopher Berry (left), and Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Mayberry Investments Limited, Anika Smith during Wednesday’s (Jan. 21) staging of the Mayberry Investor Forum at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston.

Gains Under Economic Reform Must Be Sustained – Dr. Phillips

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, says the gains that have been achieved under the Economic Reform Programme must be sustained in order for Jamaica to realise growth over the medium and long term. He noted that...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips (2nd left), is assisted by President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp (2nd right), in unveiling a commemorative plaque to mark the formal opening of the bank’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, recently. Sharing the moment are: Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (left); and Scotia Group’s Senior Vice President for English Caribbean International Banking, Bruce Bowen.

Positive Feedback on Economy from Private Sector Leaders

Chairman of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Joseph M. Matalon (3rd left), makes a point to Board member of the bank, Richard Burgher (left), at the launch of an Internet Finance Directory for the Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (MSME) sector, held at the Bank’s New Kingston offices on January 21. Others (from second left are): the DBJ’s Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds, and Executive Director at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), Professor Densil Williams.

Finance Directory Launched to Assist MSMEs

Acting Director of Public Relations at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Natalee Cameron, outlines activities for Customs Week 2015 at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 20.

JCA Urges Customers to Vote in Public Sector Competition

Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, addressing journalists at a media briefing at the BoJ’s offices, downtown Kingston, on January 21.

Inflation Rate Slows in 2014

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11 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Says Depreciation Has Slowed Significantly

Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, says depreciation in the foreign exchange rate has slowed significantly for the 2014/15 fiscal year, to date, relative to the previous year. Speaking at a media briefing at the BoJ, in downtown Kingston, on Wednesday, January 21, Mr. Wynter said the rate of depreciation, relative to the United States dollar, up to Monday,...

Acting Director of Public Relations at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Natalee Cameron, outlines activities for Customs Week 2015 at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 20.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Customs Week to be Observed from January 25 to 30

‘Coordinated Border Management – An inclusive approach for connecting Stakeholders’, will be the theme for Customs Week 2015. The week, which is marked annually by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), will be observed from January 25 to 30. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JCA, Major Richard Reese, says the theme this year is relevant, as it speaks to the...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

0.3 Per Cent Fall In Inflation for December

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that inflation fell by 0.3 per cent in December 2014 when compared to November 2014. STATIN says the All Jamaica ‘All Divisions’ Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the change in the price level of goods and services purchased by a household, was 224.1 in December, compared to 224.9 in November 2014....

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), signs a copy of a grant agreement for the provision of $350 million (£1.9 million) for the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project, while Acting Country Representative, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, David Fitton, wait to affix their signatures. The signing took place at the National Heroes Circle offices of the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston today (January 15).

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Govt Receives $350 Million Grant for Public Sector Transformation

The Government has received grant funding of $350 million (£1.9 million) from the United Kingdom (UK) to support the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project. To be administered by the World Bank, the funds are being provided through the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). The project, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Finance and...

The PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF) will launch its new website on January 19, 2015 and visitors will be invited to explore its content at petrocaribejm.com or petrocaribejm.org.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

PetroCaribe Development Fund Launches New Website

The PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF) will launch its new website on January 19, 2015 and visitors will be invited to explore its content at petrocaribejm.com or petrocaribejm.org. The new website has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with easy navigation and functionality throughout its pages. Visitors will be allowed to access information on the Fund’s initiatives and projects...

Acting President, University of Technology (UTech), Ambassador the Hon. Burchell Whiteman (second right) and General Manager, Strategic Services, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Claudine Tracey (second left), exchange copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) they signed, which will see the development of U-Touch 2, a multimedia software designed to enhance the learning process for deaf and hearing impaired students. The signing took place today (January 14), at UTech’s Papine campus in St. Andrew. Also pictured (from left) are: Dean, College of Business and Management, UTech, Dr. Paul Golding; and Deputy President, Professor Colin Gyles.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

DBJ Provides $7.3 Million to Develop Software for Deaf Students

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has provided $7.3 million to the University of Technology (UTech) to continue the development of the U-Touch multi-media software, designed to enhance the learning process for deaf and hearing impaired students. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the parties today (January 14) to undertake phase two of the project, U-Touch 2. The...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Employers Monthly Payroll Deductions (S01) Due Today

Employers are reminded that their Monthly Statutory Remittance payroll payments (S01) for the December period are due Wednesday, January 14, 2015 and are encouraged to file and pay these amounts on time to benefit from an Employment Tax Credit (ETC). The ETC allows eligible employers to make a claim when computing their income tax liability, starting with the year of...