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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

A task force has been established to examine discrepancies within the payment system for teachers. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, while responding to a...

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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.

PHOTOS: Permanent Secretary Launches Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund

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Over US$1.9 Billion in Export Earnings for 2022

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

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

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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.

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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...

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Consumption Taxes for March Due Friday April 28

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of March are due on Friday April 28, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. This is in keeping with the requirement for these taxpayers to make their monthly Consumption Tax Returns and payments on the last working day of the month, after the end...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Tax Offices Open Last Saturday in April

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday April 29, 2023, to kick off the 2023/24 financial year. The following Tax Offices will operate this Saturday between the hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: • St. Andrew (Constant Spring) • Montego Bay (FCJ Building at 11-12 Almond Way, Montego Bay...

Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, National Housing Trust, Tameka Hill.

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NHT Encourages Qualified Persons to Apply for Disability Grant

More individuals who qualify for the National Housing Trust (NHT) Special Grant for Persons with Disabilities are being encouraged to apply for this provision. Under the programme, NHT mortgagors with disabilities or who reside with and care for a family member having such, are eligible for a grant of $300,000. The initiative, which was launched in 2017, aims to greater...