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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at a consultation workshop to update the National Entrepreneurship Policy. The session was held at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday, February 20.

MSME Representatives Engage in Consultation to Update National Entrepreneurship Policy

Representatives from the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector convened at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on February 20 to actively engage in a consultation on updating the National Entrepreneurship Policy. The policy, which was first developed...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Government Allocates $441 Million to Complete Christiana Tax Office

Director General of the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority, Dr. Cliff Riley, shares details on the plans of the Authority for the final quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year, while addressing a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, recently.

Training Sessions for Persons Involved in Nuclear and Radiation-Related Activities

Senior Director, Radiation and Safety, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority, Tracey-Ann Elliott, speaks on the roles and functions of the Authority during a ‘Think Tank’ held at the head office of the Jamaica Information Service on Wednesday, February 7.

HSRA Works to Mitigate Potential Risks Associated with Hazardous Materials

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), shares a photo opportunity with participants during Thursday’s (February 15) ELEVATE Procurement Conference media launch, held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Metry Seaga; Chief Procurement Policy Officer in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Andrei Bennett; and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

Three-Day Elevate Procurement Conference Set for April

Senior Director, Radiation and Safety, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority, Tracey-Ann Elliott, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

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Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority Prioritising Public Safety

The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) Radiation and Safety Department plays a critical role in advancing public safety. With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the secure and responsible use of ionising radiation materials, the Department has been at the forefront of issuing authorisations to users and facilities, which are in the form of licences, registrations and permits. Senior Director of...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

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Expansion of Jamaica Business Gateway Continues

Further expansion of the Jamaica Business Gateway continues with the addition of 29 processes targeted for the end of June 2024. The disclosure was made by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 15). The Jamaica Business Gateway, the premier...

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4 Weeks to Income Tax Filing D-Day

Tax Day is just a month away, and preparations are on in earnest as hundreds of taxpayers seek to meet their Income Tax obligations, by filing their Annual Income Tax Returns for 2023 and Estimated Returns for 2024 by the March 15, 2024 deadline. The Tax Authority is ramping up its support mechanism, to assist micro and small business persons...

Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, displays a copy of the certification of authorisation provided to facilities that use ionising radiation sources in their operations, while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

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HSRA Urges Regulatory Compliance by Facilities Utilising Ionising Radiation Resources

The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) is urging facilities utilising equipment and material that emit ionising radiation to obtain the requisite authorisation. This call comes from Director General, Dr. Cliff Riley, who discloses that of the total number of Jamaican entities that are engaged in activities involving the use of inputs emitting radiation, “just about 39 per cent are licensed...

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January 2024 (S01) Statutory Deductions Due Thursday February 15

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that monthly statutory deductions (S01) for January are due on Thursday, February 15, 2024. This is because of the usual due date of the 14th day of the month falling on the Ash Wednesday public holiday. Taxpayers may therefore submit their January S01 the following business day, Thursday, February 15 without incurring...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, addresses the hybrid launch of the Inclusive Growth Index Framework (IGIF) at the PIOJ, today (February 8).

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PIOJ Launches Inclusive Growth Index Framework

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), today (February 8), launched the Inclusive Growth Index Framework (IGIF), a comprehensive measurement tool for growth. The index, developed by the PIOJ’s Growth Inducement Programme (GIP), provides a more comprehensive understanding of the inter-relatedness of key drivers of growth specific to Jamaica. In his remarks at the virtual launch, Director General, PIOJ, Dr. Wayne...

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MSME & Entrepreneurship Policy Consultation on February 20

Members of the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector are being invited to participate in the ‘National MSME & Entrepreneurship Policy Consultation’ at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on February 20. To be hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, alongside several key stakeholders, the session will facilitate the revision and crafting of the draft...