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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (third left), exchanges banter with Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), at the recent World Bank country partnership framework event at the AC Marriott in Kingston. Others (from left) are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; World Bank Country Director, Lilia Burunciuc; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Jamaica Working with World Bank to Upskill Human Capital

Jamaica and the World Bank will be collaborating over the next three to four years to implement programmes and initiatives across ministries to develop and upskill the country’s human capital. The initiatives, which aim to accelerate Jamaica’s pace of development,...

Deputy Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey, and Press Briefing, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.

Inflation for June 1.1 %

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Hospitality Industry Impacted by Growth in Several Allied Subsectors

Deputy Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) STATIN Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

5.4 Per Cent Unemployment Rate for January 2024

Director, Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) STATIN Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

STATIN Launches Revised Labour Force Survey

Director of Enforcement, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, Noel Bacquie.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

BGLC Introduces Fit and Proper Renewal Fee

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has advised that licensees are now required to pay a fee for the due diligence investigation (Personal Declaration Form 2 and 3), when renewing their Fit and Proper status. The change took effect on July 1 and will see licensees paying $5,000, which is the same cost paid to conduct the first investigation...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Nigel Clarke, addresses the recent Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference in Kingston.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

Buildout of ICT Boosting Public-Sector Efficiency

Efficiency in the public sector is being enhanced through the buildout of broadband infrastructure and upgrading of the eGov Data Centre. Finance Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the declaration as he addressed the recent Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference in Kingston, where he gave an update on gains made under the Public Sector Transformation Programme. He noted...

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

January to March Quarter Growth of 1.4 %

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the domestic economy grew by 1.4 per cent during the January to March 2024 quarter, relative to the corresponding period last year. According to STATIN’s quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report, released on Monday (July 15), the out-turn for the review period was spurred by 1.9 per cent growth in the...

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Transfer of Ownership of Motor Vehicle at Tax Offices

Effective June 25, 2024 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) implemented a new administrative policy for the transfer of motor vehicle ownership at all Tax Offices. The policy changes have become necessary as the Authority aligns this aspect of its operations to reflect the changes to the new Road Traffic Act. All Ministries, Departments, Agencies of Government and Corporations are now required...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Income Tax Credit for Persons Who Acquire and Install Solar Photovoltaic System

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 9), passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2024, which seeks to implement a regime to provide income tax credit to individuals who acquire and instal a solar photovoltaic system at their primary place of residence. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, had informed of the initiative during...

A passenger train prepares to leave the Spanish Town railway station in St. Catherine to embark on a test run.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTransport

JRC Looking to Commence Work Facilitating Rail Service Expansion

The Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) is looking to commence work towards launching phase one of the tourist train service between Montpelier, St. James, and Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth. This engagement will involve, among other things, track reconstruction, acquisition of trains and constructing necessary infrastructure along the route. The Corporation also plans to kick-start preparations for the launch of passenger...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) Regional Public Sector Leadership Development Conference opening ceremony on July 10, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance and the Public Service Minister Suggests Establishment of School of Government

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has suggested the establishment of a School of Government in Jamaica to produce a high cadre of public-service officers and leaders. Addressing the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) Regional Public Sector Leadership Development Conference 2024 opening ceremony, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday...