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Minister with Responsibility for Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, just before he made his presentation in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 8.

Jamaica Customs Collects $134 Billion

For the financial year 2013/14, the Jamaica Customs Agency’s net revenue collected was $134.254 billion, some $14.172 billion or 12 per cent above the previous year. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Hon. Horace Dalley,...

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, addresses members of the media, during a special briefing today (June 27), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Madame Lagarde is in Jamaica for a three-day visit.

‘Right Valuation’ Has Made Jamaica More Competitive – Lagarde

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde (right), examines a solar system at the HEART College of Construction Services, in Portmore St. Catherine on Saturday, (June 28), during a tour of the institution. Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (left), and other government officials, also participated in the tour

IMF Boss tours Heart College

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), introduces Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Zaila McCalla (right), to Head of the
the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde (left), at a reception held in Madame Lagarde’s honour at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew, on Friday, June 27 — Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), introduces Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Zaila McCalla (right), to Head of the the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde (left), at a reception held in Madame Lagarde’s honour at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew, on Friday, June 27

PM Commends Jamaicans for Staying the Course

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, addresses members of the media, during a special briefing today (June 27), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Madame Lagarde is in Jamaica for a three-day visit.

IMF Head Says ERP Off to Very Strong Start

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12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Great Strides in Economic Reform

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...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Welcomed back to Bond Market

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...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

TAJ Says May GCT Must Be Paid on June 30

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...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Economic Reform Programme Must Be Completed

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),...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Head gives Gov’t Thumbs up for establishing EPOC

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, has commended the Government’s establishment of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC). The Committee monitors the implementation of Jamaica’s economic reform measures. Describing it as a display of “real innovation” by the administration, Madame Lagarde said the concept is indicative of multi-sectoral ownership of, and support for the programme. She made these...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Head Expresses Confidence in Regional Economies

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, says she is confident in Jamaica’s ability to sustain and enhance economic stability, through Government’s implementation of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP). She also expresses similar confidence for other Caribbean islands, which she says are also undertaking similar programmes. The IMF Chief made her remarks while delivering a special lecture...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Honourable Peter Phillips in discussion with Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) on her arrival at the airport today.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Head of IMF Arrives for Three-Day Visit

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, arrived in the island tonight (June 26), for a three-day visit. Ms. Lagarde was met on arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport by Chief of State Protocol, Ambassador Elinor Felix; Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips; Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign...