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The Victoria Jubilee Hospital team at the launch of the Public Sector Debate Competition in March. The Hospital will compete against the Ministry of Finance and Public Service in the May 18 semi-finals, to secure a spot in the final, scheduled for June 7.

Public Sector Debate Competition Semifinals Slated for May 18

The four teams advancing to the semifinals of the 2023 Public Sector Debate Competition will face off on Thursday, May 18 as they vie for $2.5 million dollars in cash and prizes. The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will go up...

Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) General Manager of the Strategic Services Division, Deborah Newland

DBJ Becomes a Member of 2X Global

Acting Manager, Special Projects, Jamaica Information Service, Charnele Henry (left), makes a point during the Public Sector Debate Competition against the team from the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce on Thursday (May 11), at the offices of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) in Kingston. Others (from second left) are JIS team members – Public Relations Officers, Peta-Gay Hodges and Twila Wheelan.

PHOTOS: Public-Sector Debate Quarter Finals

Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (May 10).

Task Force Established to Examine Issues with Teachers’ Payment System

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Logo.

MOFPS Set to Host Public Consultation on National Natural Disaster Risk Financing Policy

Permanent Secretary the Office of the Prime Minister and co-founder of the Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, Audrey Sewell (second left), with (from left) General Manager, Legal Services, Development Bank of Jamaica and co- founder of the scholarship fund, Sheron Henry; Superintendent, May Pen Circuit of Methodist Churches, Reverend Nicola Barrett- Glasgow; Co-founder and committee member, Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, Audrey Williams; and Student, Glenmuir High School, Brianna Mohammed, at the presentation of a cheque valued at $1.5 million for the launch of the scholarship fund. The launch was held at the Watsonton Methodist Church in Clarendon on May 7.

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PHOTOS: Permanent Secretary Launches Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund

Permanent Secretary the Office of the Prime Minister and co-founder of the Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, Audrey Sewell (second left), with (from left) General Manager, Legal Services, Development Bank of Jamaica and co- founder of the scholarship fund, Sheron Henry; Superintendent, May Pen Circuit of Methodist Churches, Reverend Nicola Barrett- Glasgow; Co-founder and committee member, Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Over US$1.9 Billion in Export Earnings for 2022

Jamaica generated export earnings of just over US$1.9 billion, between January and December 2022. This represents a 28.4 per cent increase over the US$1.48 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2021, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). A STATIN communiqué indicated that the value of last year’s exports surpassed the US$1.65 billion earned in 2019, prior to...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

DBJ announces Open Window for Innovation Grant Fund & two new areas of Focus – Climate Resilience & Women-owned/led Medium-sized Businesses

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) is pleased to announce the opening of Cohort Three of its Innovation Grant Fund (IGF), a programme targeting medium-sized Jamaican companies. The DBJ is also advising that there are two (2) new areas of focus – Climate Resilience (mitigation and/or adaptation) and Women-owned/led businesses. The grant is valued at Twenty Million Jamaican Dollars (J$20...

Jamaica’s Deputy Chief of Mission at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C., Nicola Barker-Murphy.

3 years ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

Jamaican Embassy to Participate in ‘Around The World Embassy Tour’ on May 6

The Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC will, on Saturday (May 6), join more than 50 other foreign missions in the US Capital for Events DC/Passport DC Around the World Embassy Tour. Events DC /Passport DC runs from May 1 to 31 and offers an outstanding array of cultural activities presented at embassy open houses, street festivals, performing arts venues, museums,...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 2.

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Revenue of $33.25 Million from Marriage Licences in 2022

The Ministry of Justice generated 8,313 marriage licences last year, amounting to $33.25 million in revenue at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). “We are doing well, but we don’t mind more marriages, so we can provide more money to the Ministry of Finance,” Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said. He was delivering his presentation in the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate, in the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.

3 years ago CabinetFinance & Public ServiceWater

Multimillion-Dollar Contracts Approved by Cabinet

Cabinet has approved the award of multimillion-dollar contracts to several entities to provide services for the Government. These include a $132-million contract to Deryck A. Gibson Limited by the National Water Commission (NWC) for the Anchovy Water Supply Project in St. James. Providing the details during Wednesday’s (April 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister without Portfolio in the...

Members of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) debate team pause for a photo during round one of the public-sector debate competition on Tuesday (April 25). The team, which placed third in the 2019 contest, is through to round two of this year’s renewal.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Twelve Teams Advance to Round Two of The Public-Sector Debate Competition

Twelve teams have advanced to the second stage of the public-sector debate competition, following impressive first-round performances earlier this week. On Monday and Tuesday (April 24 and 25), a total of 18 teams squared off, from which 10 winners were selected. The winning teams were the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce; Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN); Passport Immigration and...