Move to Make Private Sector More Competitive
For the 2014/15 fiscal year, the Government will be seeking to strengthen the enabling environment for private sector competitiveness, to help Jamaica unleash productivity and …
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$110 Million to Boost Exports to the EU
A total of $110 million has been allocated in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure for the European Development Fund (EDF) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Capacity …
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$51.9 Million to Continue Implementation of CCARP
The Ministry of Finance and Planning will continue implementation of the Caribbean Criminal Asset Recovery Programme (CCARP) this year with a $51.9 million allocation. This …
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$28 Million for Technology and Innovation Project
Some $28 million has been earmarked in the country’s 2014/15 budget to fund activities aimed at improving the levels of innovation in the Caribbean, by …
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Irrigation Feasibility Assessment Project to Get $3.1 Million
The Government has allocated $3.1 million in the 2014/2015 Estimates of Expenditure for the Wind Powered Irrigation Feasibility Assessment Project. The Estimates of Expenditure are …
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$7.4 Million to Support Latin America Energy Organization Office in Jamaica
Some $7.4 million has been allotted in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure for the establishment of a Latin America Energy Organization (OLADE) Caribbean Sub-regional office …
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$205 Million for Reading Project in Primary Schools
Action to improve the reading skills of primary school students has been further bolstered with an allotment of $205 million in the 2014/15 Estimates of …
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Correctional Facilities to be Repaired and Expanded
Two of the country’s major correctional facilities are to be repaired and expanded this financial year. A sum of $200 million has been allocated in the …
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$345 Million to Improve Courthouses
The Government is taking action to improve and construct courthouses in sections of the island. In this regard, $345 million has been earmarked in the …
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$60 Million Budgeted to Build More Classrooms
Additional classrooms are to be constructed at four primary schools across the island this fiscal year, at a cost of $60 million. The money has …
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Basic Needs Trust Fund Project To Receive $22.4 Million
A sum of $22.4 million has been allotted to the Office of the Prime Minister in the 2014/15 budget, to complete works under the Basic …
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$940 Million for 150 School Inspections This Year
Another 150 school inspections are to be carried out this fiscal year, funded by a budget of $940 million, under the Education System Transformation Programme …
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$1.2 Billion to be Spent on E-Learning Project
The Government will continue its E-Learning Jamaica Project (e-LJam) in the 2014/15 fiscal year, boosted by an allocation of $1.2 billion, which has been set …
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$506 Million for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Programme
As it continues to strengthen the multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDS infection rates in Jamaica, the Government has budgeted $506 million for the Transitional Funding Mechanism …
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$262 Million to Bolster Capabilities to Deliver Critical Health Services
A sum of $262.5 million has been set aside in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently before the House of Representatives, to bolster the Ministry …
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ICT Regulatory Framework Project to Receive $15 Million
A sum of $15 million has been allocated in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure for the Enhancing the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Regulatory Environment in …
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$464 Million to Improve JCF Capabilities
A sum of $464 million has been allotted to the Ministry of National Security to upgrade the communication and vehicle tracking systems of the Jamaica …
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$393.7 Million to be Spent on Energy Efficiency Project
The Government will be seeking to promote private sector investment in the energy sector by updating the regulatory framework, preparing projects for investment decisions, and …
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MSMEs Sector to Receive More Support This Fiscal Year
The country’s business environment will be further strengthened, with the support of $40 million, which has been set aside in the 2014/15 budget, to enable …
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$96.6 Million for Banana Accompanying Measures Project
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is to receive $96.65 million to carry out a project to combat poverty and improve revenues in banana dependent …
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