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Minister with Responsibility for Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, before making his presentation in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 8.

Increase for Government Pensioners

Approximately 27,000 of 34,000 Government pensioners are slated to receive increased payments totalling $500 million, by November. The increases, which are earmarked in 2014/15 Budget, are being paid to beneficiaries deemed eligible, and include the spouses and dependents of deceased...

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

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

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Commission Gets Ready For Casino Gaming

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...

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Public Sector Human Resource Processes to be Streamlined

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...

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Government Earns $4.58 Billion from Gaming Industry

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...

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),...