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Deputy General Manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Robin Levy, discusses the importance of listing on the Junior Stock Market at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 8.

SMEs Urged to Get Listed on Junior Stock Market

Deputy General Manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Robin Levy, is encouraging more Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to get listed on the Junior Stock Market. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 8, Mr. Levy said...

Finance and Planning Minister, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (2nd left) addresses a Caribbean Breakfast and Caucus meeting on October 9. The session was part of the annual board meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington DC. Seated (2nd left) is Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe.

Dr. Phillips Urges G20 to Fulfil Recession Assistance Promise

Director, Communications, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Meris Haughton (left), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Dennis Chung, during the staging of the Jamaica Customer Service Association’s (JCSA) annual conference on service excellence at the Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, on October 8. The executives were participating in a panel discussion on: ‘The Evolution of Service Delivery in the Public Sector’, hosted by the Office of the Cabinet.

MSMEs in Mo-Bay to Benefit from TAJ Information Sessions

Chairman of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Allan Lewis, encourages members of the Jamaican Diaspora to invest in the stock market at a JIS Think Tank held on Wednesday, October 8, at the agency’s headquarters on Half-Way-Tree Road.

Diaspora Encouraged to Invest in Jamaica Stock Market

Dr. Phillips in Washington for IMF/World Bank Board Meeting

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Persons Encouraged to Invest in Stocks

Persons are being encouraged to “invest in their future,” through the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), by Chairman, Allan Lewis. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 8, Mr. Lewis said there is no limit to the amount one can save or who can save, but everybody should save something. “If you’re not putting away something today, you’re going to...

Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, highlights a point while addressing journalists at a press briefing at the Sagicor Life Jamaica head office, in Kingston, on October 7.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Positive Review By EPOC

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, has again given the Government positive reviews in its efforts to stabilise the economy and attain growth under the Economic Reform Programme (ERP). Mr. Byles, who was addressing EPOC’s monthly press briefing at the Sagicor Life Jamaica head office, in Kingston, on October 7, presented figures for August and September,...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

STATIN Reports 1.8% Growth in Second Quarter

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the Jamaican economy grew by 1.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2014, when compared to the similar quarter of 2013. This growth also represented a 1.4 per cent improvement over the first quarter of 2014. STATIN says the growth resulted from a 6.3 per cent improvement in output for...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips. (FILE)

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Passing IMF Tests Creates Economic Stability – Dr. Phillips

Finance and Planning Minister, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, says that passing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tests creates stability in the Jamaican economy. Passing the tests means that Jamaica is meeting its targets in instituting key economic reforms, enabling the country to drawdown on funds to promote growth and employment. Dr. Phillips, who was speaking in an interview with JIS...

Director of Taxation Policy in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ian Scarlett, explains Government’s Economic Reform Programme to residents of St. Elizabeth, at a Town Hall meeting held yesterday (Sept. 24), at the new public park in Black River.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

DBJ Providing Low Interest Loans for Key Sectors

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in key sectors, are being encouraged to access low interest loans, provided by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), to finance their operations. These loans are available for agriculture, agro-processing, renewable energy, and manufacturing. The loan funding can be accessed through approved financial institutions (AFIs) such as commercial banks, credit unions, and the National People's...

Member of the Partnership for Jamaica Council, Professor Alvin Wint, addresses a consultation on the Jamaica Partnership Agreement held on Wednesday (September 24), at the Anglican Church Hall, Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica must Consolidate Economic Gains – PROFESSOR WINT

Member of the National Partnership Council, Professor Alvin Wint, says Jamaica must consolidate the successes made so far on the economic front and in other areas. “I think it is important that we seize this moment. We have had a long period where we have not performed as well as we ought to… although there have been important successes in...

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Board Approves US$68.8 Million Disbursement to Jamaica

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday, September 24, completed the fifth review of Jamaica’s economic performance under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). This follows the successful staff review by the IMF team that visited Jamaica from August 12 to 22. This review now enables an immediate disbursement of US$68.8 million (SDR 45.95 million) to the...