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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.

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...

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.

Foreign Affairs Ministry Marks Service Excellence Month

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).

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

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.

Financial Management Tool Being Piloted In St. Catherine Schools

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), addresses Tuesday’s (September 24) industrial relations practitioners seminar at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston. Listening (from second left) are Acting Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Wayne Jones; Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) President, Techa Clarke-Griffiths, and Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters.

State Minister Mayne Commits to Strengthening Public-Sector Collective Bargaining Process

Director of Licensing and Registration, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Vivian Nunes.

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BGLC to Implement New Gaming Management Information System

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is poised to implement a new gaming management information system to elevate the level of services provided to its customers. With this new system, persons will be able to access the Commission’s services remotely. Director of Licensing and Registration at the BGLC, Vivian Nunes, says the platform will be initiated by the end...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), located in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Expected to Continue Easing of Monetary Policy

Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Chairman, Keith Duncan, says it is expected that the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) will continue to ease monetary policy and further reduce interest rates. For the first time since October 2022, the BOJ’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to cautiously ease its monetary policy stance, resulting in the Bank’s indicative policy interest rate being reduced...

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Revenues Outperformed Budget for April to July

The Government’s revenues for April to July 2024 outperformed the budget by 4.5 per cent. Addressing Friday’s (September 13) Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Quarterly Press Briefing, Chairman Keith Duncan, said total revenues and grants of $301.9 billion exceeded budget projections by $12.9 billion. Some $270.8 billion accounted for tax revenue and $27.5 billion from non-tax revenue. “Tax revenues surpassed...

Director of Licensing and Registration of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Vivian Nunes.

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BGLC Intensifies Public Education on Gaming Machine Licensing

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is ramping up its public education efforts to ensure that all gaming machine operators are fully aware of its licensing requirements. Director of Licensing and Registration, Vivian Nunes, said the enhanced sensitisation is imperative to boost compliance within the gaming industry. “Gaming machines are required to be licensed, so too the premises on...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses the inaugural Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) business conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (September 11).

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BOJ Consulting Stakeholders on Practice Period for Twin Peaks Model of Financial Regulation

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is holding consultations with key stakeholders on the Twin Peaks Model of Financial Regulation and Supervision as part of the implementation of a practice period, prior to the passage of supporting legislation. These talks are being held with several groups, including the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ), Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA), Jamaica Securities Dealers Association...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Tuesday’s (September 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Over US$1.4m In Additional Post-Hurricane Grant Support Being Provided for Vulnerable Jamaicans

Vulnerable Jamaicans who were affected during the passage of Hurricane Beryl are to receive cash grants, through a US$1.4-million United Nations World Food Programme initiative. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (September 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “Through a collaboration with the World Food Programme, there will be an...

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

3rd Quarter Estimated Income Tax Payments Due

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 3rd quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self-employed Statutory Payments, that would usually be due on September 15, are instead due on Monday, September 16, 2024. This is as result of the 15th of the month occurring on the weekend. These include: • Estimated Corporate Income Tax (3rd quarter) •...