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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese, informing JIS News of measures being implemented by the agency to reduce transaction and waiting times.

Jamaica Customs Implementing Measures to Reduce Transaction Time

As the Government moves to strengthen the public sector’s capacity to deliver high quality and efficient services, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is implementing new measures to streamline its business processes, so as to reduce transaction and waiting times for...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, delivers the keynote address at the official opening of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, St. James on Wednesday (January 7).

New Budget Cycle this Year

President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp, addresses the official opening of the bank’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay on Wednesday (January 7).

Scotia Bank Executives Praise Economic Programme

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), enjoys a light moment with Deputy Speaker of the House of representatives, Lloyd B Smith (centre); and Opposition spokesman on Housing and Water Climate Change, Dr. Horace Chang, during a tour of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, at its official opening on Wednesday (January 7).

Economy to Continue on Positive Path

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips (2nd left), is assisted by President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp, in unveiling the plaque commemorating the bank’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, which was officially opened on Wednesday (January 7). Sharing the moment are Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship, Councillor Glendon Harris (left); and Scotia Group’s Senior Vice President for English Caribbean International Banking, Bruce Bowen.

Dr. Phillips Confident of Passing 7th IMF Test

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Assistance for Employers to E-File Annual Returns (S02) Intensifies

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), along with its partner agencies National Housing Trust (NHT), National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and Heart Trust/NTA, has stepped up activities to provide support to employers to meet the new mandatory e-filing requirement. Business persons can access assistance through a series of sessions to help them with electronically filing their Employers Annual Return (S02) to meet the...

11 years ago Finance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime Minister

Partnership for Jamaica Notes Jamaica is Meeting its Economic Reform Targets

Partners received an update on Jamaica’s progress and Budget report from the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. The Hon. Peter Phillips, at the first Partnership for Jamaica (PFJ) National Council meeting for 2015 and commended the Government for staying the course of Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme and for consistently meeting the economic targets. President of the Private Sector Organisation...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

BGLC Accepts Education Fund Applications for January 2015 Semester

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) advises the public it is now accepting applications from tertiary students for grants from the BGLC Education Fund for Semester Two (2), commencing January 2015. The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) established its Education Fund as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme in August 2014, as it prepared to move its...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Major Richard Reese (left), and Deputy CEO in charge of operations, Karlene Henry, peruse documents as they outline the role of the JCA under the Charities Act, during an interview with JIS News.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Customs Engaging Diaspora on Charities Act

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) says it has been actively engaging members of the Diaspora to explain the new procedures and requirements under the Charities Act. The legislation regulates all charitable bodies, intending to or already doing business in Jamaica. It provides an institutional and legal framework for the governance of these organisations, bringing more transparency and accountability to their...

Director of Communications at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Meris Haughton.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

New S04 Form Introduced to Make Tax Filing Easier for Self-Employed Individuals

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) advises that as of January 1, 2015, self-employed persons will find it easier to file and pay their taxes and statutory obligations with the introduction of a Self-employed Persons Annual Return of Income, Taxes and Contributions - Form S04. The new consolidated form will allow individuals to use one form to report on their annual income...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

STATIN Trade Bulletin for 2014

EXTERNAL TRADE BULLETIN January – September 2014 Jamaica’s expenditure on merchandise imports during January to September 2014 fell and was valued at US$4,393.3 million. Imports fell by US$80.6 million or 1.8 per cent when compared to the same period in 2013. Earnings from total exports fell by US$107.6 million or 8.8 per cent to US$1,109.0 million when compared to...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Major Richard Reese, explains the benefits the ASYCUDA World System will bring to the JCA when fully implemented. He was speaking in an interview with JIS News on December 19.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

JCA Introduces ASYCUDA World System

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is now in its pilot phase of the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a web-based system designed to transform the agency to a paperless operation through the use of electronic documents. The pilot commenced in December 2014 and will run for a few months, after which it will be evaluated before a full roll-out....