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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

Government Committed to Improving Efficiency of Public Sector

The Government has reiterated its commitment to improving the efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness of the public sector. This is stated in a Ministry Paper on Jamaica’s second quarterly review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the International Monetary...

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.

IMF Approves US$30.8 Million for Jamaica

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, opens debate on the Securities (Amendment) Act, during Tuesday’s (Dec. 10) sitting of the House of Representatives. The Bill was passed with 11 amendments.

House Passes Legislation to Combat Ponzi Schemes

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), listens to Country Representative, Inter-American Development Bank, Therese Turner Jones, prior to the start of a Labour Market Forum, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on December 10. The event was staged by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), to provide a platform to discuss ways of developing a comprehensive labour market reform agenda for the country.

Labour Market Reform Necessary to Retain Qualified Workers – Finance Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), extends gratitude to the European Union for its assistance to the Government under a budgetary support, during a signing ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston, on December 9. Looking on are (from second left): Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips; and Head of Delegation of the European Union in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei.

Government Receives Budgetary Support of $6.8 Billion

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House Approves Changes in Civil Service Establishment

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, December 24, affirmed the Civil Service General Order of 2013, which indicates changes that have been made in the civil service establishment since 2012. Minister with responsibility for Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Horace Dalley, who tabled the Order in the House on December 17, explained that it reflects changes...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Fourth Quarter Estimated Income Tax Payments Due Dec. 16

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding operators of companies and self-employed persons that their 4th quarter estimated income tax for the year 2013 is due December 15. However because the due date falls on Sunday, the payment date has been extended to Monday, December 16. As TAJ continues to make it easier to do business, persons are reminded that they...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

White Paper on Flexi Work Arrangements Prepared

A White Paper on Flexible Work Arrangements has been prepared, as Government intensifies its thrust to boost the country’s productivity levels. Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, who made the disclosure at a Labour Market Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on December 10, said the document, which will be made available for...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), emphasizes a point in discussion with Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Christopher Zacca, during a special forum hosted by the Ministry on December 4, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

PSOJ Head Suggests Gov’t Retain Working Group in Tax Reform

Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Christopher Zacca, is proposing that the Government give consideration to retaining the eight-member Incentives Working Group (IWG), which contributed to the development of the Omnibus Tax Legislation. This, he said, in order to involve team members in the full implementation of the Government’s incentives reform programme and other tax reform measures earmarked under...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (at podium), addresses the Ministry’s Tax Incentives Reform Package forum on December 4, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Ministry to Stage Consultations on Omnibus Legislation

The Ministry of Finance and Planning will be staging meetings and consultations on the Omnibus Fiscal Incentive Legislation, as it seeks to engage stakeholders on the provisions of the recently passed bill. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, informed that a special hotline will also be established within the Ministry’s Tax Policy Department that persons can call to get...

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock (left), emphasises the importance of the e-Dashboard of National Indicators for the Vision 2030 National Development Plan, at the launch of the online tool, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston, on Wednesday, December 4. Others participating in the event are (from right): Research Assistant, JamStats Secretariat, Kirk Chambers; Programme Director, Plan Development Unit, PIOJ, Michael Lumsden; and Deputy United Nations Children

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PIOJ Launches Online System to Track Vision 2030 Progress

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has launched an online tool, which will enhance the transparency and accountability of the monitoring and evaluation process for the Vision 2030 National Development Plan. The e-Dashboard of National Indicators, which was launched on Wednesday, December 4, in Kingston, gives users a synopsis of how the country is progressing towards meeting the various Vision...

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Cabinet to Meet December 5-6

Cabinet will meet in a Special Session, starting on Thursday afternoon through to Friday, December 5-6, 2013. The special meeting of the Cabinet will review the country’s medium term economic programme and the macro-economic projections for the 2014/15 financial year. This represents an early start to the 2014/15 Budget preparation exercise. Specific attention will be given to a review of...