Sixty-five contractors have been invited to submit their applications to the National Contracts Commission (NCC) for registration. They were among 84 contractors who were denied registration by the NCC on the grounds that the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) was investigating them and had referred their files to the Fraud Squad. Making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate...

Minister with responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says the Casino Gaming Commission is ramping up its operations to prepare for the introduction of casino gambling in Jamaica. Mr. Dalley said among the preparations is the training of staff and bolstering of the legal framework, to ensure the Commission is completely...

The contract for the implementation of new software which will assist in streamlining human resource processes and procedures across the public sector, is expected to be awarded by September this year. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate...

During the 2013/14 fiscal year, the intake from the Gaming Industry was $4.583 billion, an increase of 11 per cent over the previous fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on...

Minister with Responsibility for Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says great strides are being made with respect to economic reform and public sector modernisation. Making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 8, Mr. Dalley said among the areas where successes have been realised are...

Bolstered by an order book of over $4bn, Jamaica staged a successful return to the market after a three-year hiatus on Tuesday, tightening the price of its $800m 10-year soft-bullet bond to 7.625%. Citi was the global coordinator on the deal and joint bookrunner with BNP Paribas. The SEC registered bond was priced at par and has a final maturity...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers that General Consumption Tax (GCT) returns for the month of May are due on Monday, June 30. The TAJ says the returns may be filed and paid online via the Jamaica Tax Portal, at www.jamaicatax-online.gov.jm However, the TAJ is advising business persons who pay GCT online, that they must ensure that the return is...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips says the economy has seen a number of recent gains such as the finalization of US$3 billion in investments; increased employment; below target inflation; and a narrowing of current account balance of payments. He outlined the achievements while addressing a luncheon with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF),...