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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers remarks during the launch of the Financial Sector Adjustment Company (FINSAC) Archives at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (October 17).

Academic Researchers Encouraged to Examine FINSAC Archives

The Government has indicated that it is prepared to take a long-term approach to ascertaining recommendations from the documents published in the Financial Sector Adjustment Company (FINSAC) Commission Archives. Speaking during the launch of the Archives at The Jamaica Pegasus...

Economist in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Keenan Falconer.

US$480 Million, 12-Year Bond a Signal of Confidence in Jamaica

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Finance Minister Urges Prudent Management of Overtime Budgets by MDAs

Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA) and Chairman of National Customer Service Week, Richard Rowe (left), and Executive Director of Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise the long-standing partnership between the entities in coordinating the annual Jamaica Customer Service Competition. The signing took place on Friday (October 11) at the JCDC boardroom in Kingston.

PHOTOS: JaCSA And JCDC Sign MOU

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson, addresses the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service's Service Excellence Awards at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kington on Thursday (October 10).

Public-Sector Entities Urged to Use Data to Drive Service Delivery

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing Tuesday’s (October 8) sitting of the House of Representatives.

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First Supplementary Estimates for 2024/25 Tabled in the House of Representatives

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, on Tuesday (October 8), tabled the First Supplementary Estimates for fiscal year 2024/25 in the House of Representatives. The estimates provide for an increase in total government expenditure and payments by approximately $40.7 billion. This will be financed primarily through additional projected revenue and grant flows arising from...

Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Senior Communications Officer, Ashley Archer-Gooden (left) and Senior Information Research Officer, Sasha-Gaye Fraser (right), interact with Public Relations and Public Education Officer, Public Procurement Commission, Erica James-King, during the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s ‘At Your Service’ Expo at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (October 9).

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Finance Ministry Hosts ‘At Your Service’ Expo for Customer Service Week

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service brought its services directly to the public on Wednesday (October 9) during the second staging of its ‘At Your Service’ Expo. The event, which took place at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, is a key event in celebration of Customer Service Week. It showcased diverse services offered by the Ministry’s divisions,...

1 year ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustryPress Release

Over 200,000 Eligible Persons Successfully Apply for Reverse Income Tax Credit Within One Week

Over 200,000 eligible persons successfully apply for Reverse Income Tax Credit within One Week Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that at 2:30 pm over 219,431 eligible taxpayers have successfully submitted their applications for the Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC), since its launch a week ago on October 2, 2024. The tax giveback by the Government of Jamaica, which is...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will host the second staging of their ‘At Your Service’ Expo on October 9. The expo is free to the public and will provide customers with access to approximately 20 booths providing government services.

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Finance Ministry Stages ‘At Your Service’ Expo October 9

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will host the second staging of their ‘At Your Service’ Expo, on October 9. Following the successful showing last year, the Ministry is promising that this year will be even better. Acting Director of the Corporate Communications and Public Relations Branch at the Ministry, Shakiel Rochester Shorter, told JIS News that the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, applauding customer service professionals for their invaluable contributions to the public sector, during the opening ceremony for Service Excellence Month activities at the Ministry in Kingston on October 7.

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Foreign Affairs Ministry Marks Service Excellence Month

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is undertaking a week of activities from October 6 to 11 to mark Service Excellence Month. Under the theme ‘Elevating Service: Above and Beyond’, the week-long observance will focus on activities to enhance awareness about the importance of quality service delivery. This is in keeping with measures to foster a culture of...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers remarks at the launch of the Reverse Income Tax Credit, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 2).

1 year ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Approximately 580,000 Taxpayers to Benefit from Reverse Income Tax Credit

Approximately 580,000 Jamaican taxpayers will benefit from the Reverse Income Tax Credit initiative, which was officially launched on Wednesday (October 2) by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS) in collaboration with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). First announced by portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, during his opening Budget presentation on March 12, the Reverse Income Tax...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Tuesday’s (October 1) Board Chairs Training Session for Region Six at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

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Financial Management Tool Being Piloted In St. Catherine Schools

A financial management tool, aimed at improving record-keeping and analysis of school-level income and expenditure, is being piloted in some St. Catherine schools. Being funded through a US$200,000 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) grant, the tool will ensure more effective management of school resources. “I’m happy to report that there is good acceptance of it,” said Minister of Education and Youth,...