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Graduates of Cohort 31 of the Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) programme at their graduation ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on October 5.

TARA Graduates Lauded For Resilience

The newest graduates of the Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) programme have been lauded for their resilience in successfully completing the course, despite challenges. The 23 individuals of Cohort 31 are the first participants in the post graduate diploma...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Hon. Matthew Samuda, gets ready to place a fruit tree seedling into the prepared planting hole, during the National Tree Planting Day Ceremony held at the Ebony Park Agro Park in Clarendon on October 7. At right is Stephanie Campbell from the Forestry Department.

Southern Clarendon Mangroves Being Restored

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (at podium), addresses the Rotary Club of Kingston — Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (at podium), addresses the Rotary Club of Kingston's weekly luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (October 6). Listening (from left) are the Club's Vice President, Sixto Coy, and President Karsten Johnson.

Economy to Return to Pre-COVID-19 Output Levels by 2023

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service hosted its inaugural Customer Service Awards Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, on October 6. The Ministry has partnered with the HEART/NSTA Trust in a two-year agreement to upskill and certify customer-facing staff in Customer Service Levels 1, 2 or 3. During the ceremony, the Ministry recognised 39 staff members who achieved their certification or are due to be certified by November 2022.

Finance Ministry Recognises Customer Service Staff

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers the keynote address at the graduation ceremony for the Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 5).

Gov’t to Undertake Major Buildout of Tax Offices

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Government Mobile Service Fair October 7

Members of the public can benefit from the Government Mobile Service Fair on Friday, October 7 at the St. Gabriel Anglican Church in May Pen, Clarendon. The fair, which will begin at 10:00 a.m., is being organised by the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Office of the Cabinet, as part of activities to celebrate National Customer Service Week (NCSW) 2022...

Chair of the Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee, Dr. Yvonne Smith (left), receives an award from Marjorie Wilson in recognition of her outstanding leadership of the organisation. The presentation took place at the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee’s ‘Dance for Health’ fundraiser on September 24 at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee Lauded for Nearly 30 Years of Service

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has lauded the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee for nearly 30 years of service to the City of Montego Bay and parish of St. James. In a message delivered by Information Officer at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, Derrick Scott, to the Committee’s ‘Dance for Health’ fundraiser at...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s flagship programme ‘Finance Matters’, which is hosted by the Ministry’s Public Relations Manager, Shakiel Rochester Shorter.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Season Four of ‘Finance Matters’ Debuts on October 6

Season four of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s flagship television programme, ‘Finance Matters’, is set to debut in October. The programme, which is produced by the Ministry, returns with the aim of demystifying the various economic and fiscal policies and initiatives implemented by the Government. It will air every Thursday, beginning October 6 through to December, during...

Applications are now open for the United Kingdom (UK)-Commonwealth Scholarship, which allows persons to pursue post-graduate education.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Applications Open for UK-Commonwealth Scholarship

Applications are now open for the United Kingdom (UK)-Commonwealth Scholarship. The award will be made to four persons from the Commonwealth of Nations, which includes Jamaica, to pursue advanced studies in the UK. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, October 18, at 12:00 noon. Director of Workforce and Planning, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Donovan Leon, told JIS...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

TAJ Cancels This Saturday’s Operations

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it has cancelled its usual month-end Saturday business operations scheduled for this Saturday, September 24, 2022, at select Tax Offices. The decision has been taken as the country braces for the potential impact of the impending severe weather event, and the need to take the necessary precautions to safeguard its facilities,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer and President of Sygnus Capital, Beris Grey, during the inaugural ‘Sygnus Day’, held at the AC Hotel Kingston, on Thursday (September 22).

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Pools of Capital Vital for Country’s Growth and Development

Having pools of capital that can be used to pursue opportunities is conducive to the country’s growth and development, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. “Our aim is to commoditise capital (and build) the Jamaica, where if you have a good idea or a good plan, if you have the energy in your...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), uses the LYNK Automated Banking Machine (ABM) Cash in and Cash out feature during the media launch at the Atrium, National Commercial Bank (NCB), New Kingston on September 20. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of LYNK, Vernon James.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Targets Digital Payments for Christmas Workers

The Government is targetting payments to some workers engaged under the annual Christmas work programme through the LYNK® digital wallet. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the intention is to undertake the digital payments as a pilot this year to encourage greater take-up of JAM-DEX, which is the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). National...