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Chief Executive Officer, SCJ Holdings Limited, Joseph Shoucair, makes a presentation during the Greater Bernard Lodge Development Master Plan launch at Jamaica House.

SCJ Holdings Limited Expected to Complete Greater Bernard Lodge Programmed Land Divestments This Year

The SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH) is expected to complete the divestment of lands for housing, commercial and mixed use as well as light industrial blocks under the Greater Bernard Lodge Development Master Plan (GBLDMP) during fiscal year 2024/25. The entity...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, greets the Republic of the Gambia’s Secretary-General and Head of the Civil Service, Salimatta Touray, during her courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 4).

PHOTOS: Minister Nigel Clarke Receives Courtesy Call from Visiting Gambian Gov’t Official

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2024 Public Sector Debate Competition Begins June 4

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives recently.

House Passes Legislation to Modernise Customs Procedures

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point being made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, during the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s 105th annual general meeting at Jacisera Park in St. Andrew on May 30.

Gov’t Reaches Agreement with Public-Sector Workers on Overtime and Other Matters

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DBJ Intensifying Efforts to Support Divestment of and Private Investment in State Assets

The Development Bank of Jamaica Limited (DBJ) plans to intensify efforts to provide support for the divestment of government-owned assets during fiscal year 2024/25, primarily by facilitating private investment through the transparent execution of Public-Private Partnerships (P4) and privatisations. Details of the programmed engagements are outlined in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Fiscal Year...

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Senior Director in the Economic Planning and Research Division, James Stewart (left), addresses Tuesday’s (May 28) PIOJ quarterly briefing. With him is PIOJ Director of Modelling and Research, Hugh Morris.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Economy Grew by Estimated 1.9 Per Cent During March 2024 Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 1.9 per cent during the January to March 2024 quarter. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Tuesday (May 28), Senior Director in the Economic Planning and Research Division, James Stewart, said the outturn represents the 12th consecutive quarter of growth. The performance for the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Sector, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the Caribbean Public Sector Management Conference on May 22 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

All Major Benchmarks Met under Public Sector Transformation Programme – Minister Clarke

All major benchmarks established by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the Public Sector Transformation Programme have been met. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure while delivering the main address at the Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference in Kingston on May 22. “The Public Sector Transformation Programme is the first...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew on March 22.

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Shared Services Pilot a Success – Dr. Clarke

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service is reporting that the shared corporate services pilot project, which is being implemented at several ministries and agencies, has been a success. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the services being tested are Procurement, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Audit. “We have had shared services at the Ministry of Justice,...

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t to Develop Public Procurement Catalogue

The Government plans to develop a public procurement catalogue, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. This undertaking, to be spearheaded by the Ministry, will enable greater efficiency across the civil service when procuring items for use and is part of the wider rollout of shared services in government. Dr. Clarke made the announcement...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles (second left), responds to a question during the BOJ’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference on Tuesday (May 21). With him are (from left) BOJ Deputy Governor, Dr. Jide Lewis; BOJ Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson; and BOJ Deputy Governor, Natalie Haynes.

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Developing Central Electronic Client Database

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is developing a central electronic database with Know Your Customer (KYC) information, aimed at making it easier for clients to switch banks. Addressing the BOJ’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference on Tuesday (May 21), Central Bank Governor, Richard Byles, disclosed that 60 per cent of deposits reside in two of Jamaica’s 11 deposit-taking institutions. He...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 21).

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$530 Million in Judgement Debt Paid Out in 2023

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says $530 million was paid out last year in judgement debt for 182 matters. Mr. Chuck made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 21). Last year, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service allocated $750 million towards judgement debts. Mr. Chuck...