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Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses today
Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses today's (July 26) sitting of the Senate.

Senate Approves Tax Credit for Acquisition and Installation of Solar Systems at Places of Residence

As part of efforts to increase the use of renewables in the country, the Government is providing income-tax credit to individuals who acquire and install a solar photovoltaic system at their primary place of residence. The Senate, on Friday (July...
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, greets United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu (left), during his courtesy call at Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 24). Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Wayne Robertson. 
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, greets United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu (left), during his courtesy call at Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 24). Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Wayne Robertson. 

PHOTOS: UN Resident Coordinator in Jamaica Calls on Minister Malahoo Forte
Manager of Client Services in the Pensions Administration Branch of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s Strategic Human Resource Management Division, Natalee Kinglock.
Manager of Client Services in the Pensions Administration Branch of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s Strategic Human Resource Management Division, Natalee Kinglock.

Qualified Pensioners Can Receive $150,000 under Relief Fund
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23).

$5 Billion from Disaster Risk Financing Resources for Immediate Relief and Recovery Efforts
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (third left), exchanges banter with Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), at the recent World Bank country partnership framework event at the AC Marriott in Kingston. Others (from left) are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; World Bank Country Director, Lilia Burunciuc; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (third left), exchanges banter with Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), at the recent World Bank country partnership framework event at the AC Marriott in Kingston. Others (from left) are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; World Bank Country Director, Lilia Burunciuc; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Jamaica Working with World Bank to Upskill Human Capital

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Deputy Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey, and Press Briefing, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

Inflation for June 1.1 %

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the inflation rate for June 2024 was 1.1 per cent. STATIN’s Deputy Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, presented the key indicators during Wednesday’s (July 17) media launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased...
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Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Hospitality Industry Impacted by Growth in Several Allied Subsectors

Jamaica’s hospitality industry was positively impacted by notable growth out-turns recorded in several allied subsectors during the January to March 2024 quarter. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reports that increased foreign national arrivals and passenger movements through the island’s major international airports were pivotal in generating expansion of several Services Industry subsectors during the period. According to STATIN’s Gross...
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Deputy Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) STATIN Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Finance & Public ServiceIndustryLabourYouth

5.4 Per Cent Unemployment Rate for January 2024

Jamaica’s unemployment rate (LU1) was 5.4 per cent in January 2024, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) revised Labour Force Survey for the period. The revised Survey incorporates recommendations from the 19th, 20th and 21st International Conferences of Labour Statisticians. STATIN’s Deputy Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, presented the key indicators during Wednesday’s (July 17) Media Launch of the...
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Director, Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) STATIN Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

STATIN Launches Revised Labour Force Survey

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has introduced key changes to the Labour Force Survey (LFS). The new LFS incorporates recommendations from the 19th, 20th and 21st International Conferences of Labour Statisticians, commencing January 2024. STATIN Director General, Carol Coy, underscored that the revisions will ensure survey estimates accurately reflect the labour market. “STATIN’s primary objective in implementing these changes...
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Director of Enforcement, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, Noel Bacquie.
Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

BGLC Introduces Fit and Proper Renewal Fee

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has advised that licensees are now required to pay a fee for the due diligence investigation (Personal Declaration Form 2 and 3), when renewing their Fit and Proper status. The change took effect on July 1 and will see licensees paying $5,000, which is the same cost paid to conduct the first investigation...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Nigel Clarke, addresses the recent Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference in Kingston.
Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

Buildout of ICT Boosting Public-Sector Efficiency

Efficiency in the public sector is being enhanced through the buildout of broadband infrastructure and upgrading of the eGov Data Centre. Finance Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the declaration as he addressed the recent Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference in Kingston, where he gave an update on gains made under the Public Sector Transformation Programme. He noted...
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Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

January to March Quarter Growth of 1.4 %

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the domestic economy grew by 1.4 per cent during the January to March 2024 quarter, relative to the corresponding period last year. According to STATIN’s quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report, released on Monday (July 15), the out-turn for the review period was spurred by 1.9 per cent growth in the...
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