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Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

Jamaica to Receive US$330 Million in Multilateral Support

The country should see some US$330 million in multilateral support by the end of the fiscal year. Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, made the disclosure in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 1. He was...

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

Jamaica Passes IMF First Quarterly Review, Qualifies For Drawdown

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (centre), shares a light moment with Commissioner of Customs Major (retd) Richard Reese (left); and President of the JCC, Francis Kennedy. Occasion was the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) annual customs seminar held September 26, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Gov’t Focussed On Reducing Food Import Bill

Legislation to Govern All Tax Incentives to be Tabled in October

Chief Executive Officer, Creditinfo Jamaica Limited, Megan Deane (left), listens to a point being made by Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Christopher Zacca (centre), during the PSOJ Chairman’s Club breakfast forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on September 24, at which she was the guest speaker. Sharing in the discussion is Co-Chairman, Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) Public Policy and Legislative Committee, Dr. Wayne Henry.

36 Companies Registered With Credit Bureau

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Government Pays $9.9 Billion to Public Sector Workers

Since the beginning of the 2013/2014 Financial Year, payments amounting to approximately $9.9 billion have been made to Public Sector Workers. This was disclosed by Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, during a Statement to the House of Representatives on October 8. Giving a breakdown of the figures, Mr. Dalley said the five...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Steers Clear of Capital Markets

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Phillips, says the Government is holding strain and will avoid seeking funding from the capital markets for as long as is possible, as it continues to exercise strict fiscal management. “It’s a situation that we keep under review…we are trying to remain outside of the need to go to the capital markets for...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

TAJ to Set Up Outstations Across The Island to Collect Outstanding Property Taxes

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) in its continued drive to collect outstanding property taxes will be setting-up four (4) outstations on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at separate locations across the island. The operation of these outstations is to provide a convenient option for persons to pay their property taxes, without having to visit a tax office or pay online. The venues...

Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese.

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

JCA Clamps Down On Illicit Merchandise

Importers and distributors are being cautioned against marketing counterfeit products by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), as it moves to clamp down on Intellectual Property rights infringements. In recent months, the agency has ramped up its activities in seizing illicit merchandise, which include clothing, cigarettes, pharmaceuticals as well as appliances. This has been done in collaboration with Jamaica Constabulary Force...

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

CAC and Bankers in Discussion on Code of Conduct

Discussions are ongoing between the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) and representatives of the local banking sector on a proposed code of conduct to govern their operations. The CAC is pursuing the code’s implementation against the background of growing public concern about the extent of fees which banks currently charge customers/clients for services provided. Chairperson of the CAC, Lorna Green, says...

Commissioner of Customs, Major (ret’d) Richard Reese (right) fields questions from journalists during a media briefing on Thursday, September 19, at the Jamaica Custom Agency’s (JCA) headquarters in Kingston. Also pictured is the agency’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Dania Beckford. The briefing was held to update the media on the JCA’s work in clamping down on recent Intellectual Property rights infringements.

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

Customs Issues Warning About Fake Pills

The public is being warned to be vigilant when purchasing pharmaceuticals, particularly sexual performance enhancers. This comes following the recent seizure of counterfeit pharmaceutical products by the Jamaica Custom Agency (JCA). Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, September 19, at the JCA’s headquarters in Kingston, Commissioner of Customs, Major (ret’d) Richard Reese, noted that these illicit products, which include...

Programme Director for Vision 2030 Jamaica, at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden, spoke with JIS News about implementation of the country’s long-term National Development Plan.

13 years ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Secretariat Reports Steady Progress in Implementation of Vision 2030

The Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, located at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), is reporting steady progress in the implementation of Vision 2030 Jamaica, the country’s long-term National Development Plan. Vision 2030 Jamaica is intended to position the island to achieve developed country status by 2030 and, in the process, make it “… the place of choice to live, work,...