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Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

IMF Approves US$67 Million for Jamaica

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (December 19) approved disbursement of US$67 million for Jamaica. The development follows a successful sixth review of the country’s economic performance under the four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The completion of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (right), along with Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), and IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones (second left), break ground for the IDB’s US$13 million new country office at 6 Montrose Avenue in Kingston, on Friday (December 19).

Prime Minister Breaks Ground for New Energy Efficient IDB Country Building

IDB Committed to Jamaica – President

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), introduces Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno (left), to Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, during Friday’s (December 19) signing of an agreement at the Ministry in Kingston, formalizing the IDB’s provision of US$250,000 in grant funding to support institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Health, to improve national surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases. This will be undertaken through the establishment of an institutional coordination mechanism, development of strategies, and implementation of specific actions in response to the potential threat of the Ebola virus, and to control the current Chikungunya Virus (Chik-V) outbreak.

Signature Ceremony IDB Support of GOJ CHIK V and EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE Preparedness Programme

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (2nd L) listens intently, while Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (3rd left), gets clarification on aspects of the construction of the $1.75 Billion Courtyard Marriot hotel from Lead Investment Officer, Structured and Corporate Finance Department, IDB, Stefan Wright (L). Looking on are workers on the project. Occasion was a tour of the hotel project today (Dec. 18), in New Kingston.

IDB Firmly Believes in Jamaica – President Moreno

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (3rd right), is presented with an assortment of Jamaican seasonings by Board Chairman of the HEART Trust/NTA, Moses Peart (right), following a tour of the Jamaica German Automotive School (JAGAS) on Thursday (December 18). Also sharing in the moment are (from left): Senior Director, Workforce Development and Employment Division, HEART Trust/NTA, Denworth Finnikin; IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones; Director of Social Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe; Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Devon Rowe; and Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley.

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President Moreno Tours IDB-Funded Steps to Work Programme

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, on Thursday (December 18) toured the Jamaica German Automotive School (JAGAS) where he observed activities under the IDB-funded Steps to Work programme. The tour of the Maxfield Avenue institution was the first stop on Mr. Moreno’s itinerary of activities, following his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport for a...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), warmly welcomes Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno (right), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport this afternoon (December 17), for a two-day visit. Also on hand to welcome the IDB President is Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnoldo Brown. President Moreno’s visit coincides with activities surrounding the celebration of the IDB’s 45 years of partnership with Jamaica and will include tours of IDB-funded projects, a ground-breaking ceremony at the construction site of the new IDB offices in Kingston, and a cultural reception for IDB partners, stakeholders and staff.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

IDB President in Jamaica for 2-Day Visit

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, arrived in the island this afternoon (December 18), for a two-day visit. President Moreno’s visit coincides with activities surrounding the celebration of the IDB’s 45 years of partnership with Jamaica and will include tours of IDB-funded projects, a ground-breaking ceremony at the construction site of the new IDB offices in...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Temporary Suspension of Driver’s Licence Printing at Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the printing of Driver’s Licenses has been suspended at the Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre (MBRSC), until further notice. The temporary suspension of the Driver’s Licence printing has become necessary due to a malfunctioning equipment. Persons are further advised that they may still visit the MBRSC to renew their licenses, pay and get...

Chairman of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Gary Peart (right), and Chairman of the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), Linton Walters, share a light moment at the recent official opening of the entities Hagley Park Road offices.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

BGLC Reports 60 Per Cent Increase in Illegal Gaming Prosecutions

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is reporting a 60 per cent increase in the prosecution of persons involved in illegal gaming, since entering into an agreement with the Organised Crime Investigation Division (OCID) some two months ago. Chairman of the BGLC, Gary Peart, made the disclosure as he gave an update on the progress of a Memorandum of...

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

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

4th Quarter Estimated Income Tax Payment and Monthly Employers Return due December 15

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding companies and self-employed persons that December 15 is the due date to pay the 4th instalment of their quarterly estimated Income Tax for 2014. Additionally, Employers are advised that since the due date for this month’s statutory payroll deductions falls on Sunday, December 14 they will be given an additional day to submit their...

Members of the Vauxhall High School Chorale in Kingston perform during the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) recent staging of its fifth Labour Market Reform Forum, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, under the theme: ‘Promoting Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)’. The forum was held to disseminate labour market information to a select group of participants to enable them to make informed career choices.

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PIOJ Fully Supports Labour Market Reform

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock, says the agency fully supports the process of labour market reform, describing it as essential to ensure sustainable economic growth and social development in Jamaica. He also argued that the process is consistent with the Vision 2030 Jamaica goal of underscoring the empowerment of persons, thereby enabling them to...

Director, Business Operations at Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Hecton Hemans, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on December 9, at which he said that the JMB is developing a Housing Starts database.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

JMB Developing Housing Starts Database

Jamaicans will soon be able to benefit from a database of housing starts that is being developed by the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB). The Housing Starts Metrics will be used to provide information on, monitor and measure islandwide performance of housing starts. Housing starts is an economic indicator that reflects the number of privately owned housing units on which construction has...