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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....

Chairperson, 2013 Civil Service Week Steering Committee, Erica Barnes (right); shows Deputy Director of Child Care, Jamaica National Children’s Home, Rev. Bernice Eva Cox-Williams, the contents of one of several boxes of gift items presented to the Papine-based home on December 3, during a brief handing over ceremony. Looking on is Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Production Director, and 2013 Civil Servant of the Year, Enthrose Campbell.

Civil Servants Make Donation to Jamaica National Children’s Home

President and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited, Richard Byles (right), is engaged in light conversation with Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Collin Bullock (left), and former Director General, Dr. Wesley Hughes, during the PIOJ’s eighth Dialogue for Development Lecture at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday, November 26. Mr. Byles was guest lecturer at the forum held under the theme: ‘Going for Growth in the Jamaican Economy in a Contractionary Environment’.

Sagicor Believes Four-Year IMF Plan Can Bring Economic Stability

Former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Kenneth Hall (left), converses with Deputy Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Wayne Jones (right), Accountant General, Accountant Generals’ Department, Carlene Murdock (second left), and Chairman, Jamaica Government Pensioners’ Association, Charles Jones, following the opening ceremony of Pensioners’ Day 2013, held at the Emancipation Park in New Kingston on November 22.

Pensions Increase Proposal for 2014/15 Sent to Cabinet

Deputy Chief Personnel Officer with the Office of the Services Commissions, Judith Cheese-Morris (right), receives her award from Minister with Responsibility for the Public Sector, Hon. Horace Dalley, at the 2013 Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony, held at King’s House in Kingston, on November 20.

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12 years ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ to Launch Electronic Dashboard National Indicators Tomorrow

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) will, on Wednesday, December 4, unveil the electronic format of its Dashboard of National Indicators, outlined under the country’s long-term National Development Plan, Vision 2030 Jamaica. The launch is set for the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Guest speaker will be newly appointed Deputy Principal, University of the West Indies,...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Omnibus Tax Legislation to Boost Production Sectors – Minister Phillips

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the recently passed Omnibus Tax Incentive legislation is expected to, among other things, boost areas within the country’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors. The Omnibus legislation is intended to establish a transparent and coherent regime to govern all tax incentives. Dr. Phillips, who was speaking during an interview with Ian Boyne...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd right), Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Public Service, Hon. Horace Dalley (left) and Member of Parliament, Pearnel Charles representing the Opposition Leader shares a proud moment with long serving employee of the Jamaica Information Service, Enthrose Campbell who was awarded the 2013 Civil Servant of the Year. Two hundred and fifty three civil servants were recognized for their longstanding service and invaluable contribution to the development of the nation at an Award ceremony at Kings House on Wednesday (November 20). The Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards is part of Civil Service Week 2013 which is being celebrated from November 17 to 22.

12 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Economic Growth Integrally Linked To Performance Driven Public Sector – Minister Dalley

Minister with responsibility for the Public Sector, Hon. Horace Dalley, says economic growth is integrally linked to a performance driven public sector, which operates with efficiency. Speaking at the 2013 Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony at King’s House on November 20, where some 253 persons were recognised, the Minister said their stellar contribution fits well with the vision for...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Collin Bullock (centre), responds to a question posed at the quarterly media briefing at the institute’s New Kingston offices, on November 20. Flanking him are: PIOJ executives – Director, Economic Planning , Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart (left); and Programme Director, Plan Development Unit, Richard Lumsden.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Reveals Top Growth Earners for September Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining and quarrying; and construction, topped the industries recording growth during the July to September quarter of the 2013/14 fiscal year, which grew by 0.6 per cent. Director General of the PIOJ, Collin Bullock, who made the disclosure at a quarterly media briefing at the institute’s New Kingston offices,...

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

House Passes Omnibus Bills

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 19, passed the Omnibus legislation, which seeks to establish a transparent and coherent regime to govern all tax incentives. The Bills passed are the Fiscal Incentives (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act; and the Income Tax Relief (Large Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries) Act 2013. The Fiscal Incentives (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 sets out the reforms...

Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, addresses journalists during Tuesday’s (Nov. 19) quarterly media briefing at the BoJ’s downtown Kingston offices. Listening at left is Deputy Governors, John Robinson.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Projects Moderate Inflation for Last Quarter

The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) is projecting a moderate inflation rate of between two and three per cent, for the October to December quarter. This is at least 0.7 per cent below the figure which Central Bank Governor, Brian Wynter, says was recorded for the July to September quarter. Speaking at the BoJ’s quarterly media briefing at its downtown Kingston...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

TAJ Steps Up E-Filing System Sensitisation Drive

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has been stepping up its sensitisation campaign as it gets ready to introduce the mandatory e-filing of tax returns. The system will be implemented on a phased basis, beginning on March 1, 2014 for certain category of persons. Senior Client Relationship Manager, Corporate Services, at the TAJ, Gerrard Edman, said the objective of the new system...