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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

Two senior executives of one of the country’s leading financial institutions have come out in support of Government’s economic programme, stating that it is facilitating growth and raising the country’s investment profile internationally. Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica...

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

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BGLC Accepts Education Fund Applications for January 2015 Semester

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.

Customs Engaging Diaspora on Charities Act

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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...

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....

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Income Tax Threshold Increase Set for January 1

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Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe (left), presents Jamaica Government Pensioners Association (JGPA) President, Charles Jones (centre) with his award for dedicated service to the organization, during the JGPA’s recent awards luncheon, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston. Sharing the occasion is his wife, Carol Jones, who also received an award for her contribution to the JGPA, which she served as Assistant Secretary.

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Financial Secretary Highlights Importance of ERP

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Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Peter Phillips (right); Minister with Responsibility for the Public Service, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (2nd left); and Co-Chair, Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles (left), share a light moment with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno (centre); and IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones, during Friday’s (December 19) private sector luncheon at Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Dr. Phillips Calls for More Support for Caribbean Region

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has cited the need for a “new agenda” of support for Jamaica and other Caribbean states by key international stakeholders. This, he says, to effectively address vulnerabilities related to climate change and significant debt, which regional territories currently experience. He underscored these points while addressing a private sector luncheon held at...