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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry, on Thursday (December 10). Beside him is Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Hon. Marsha Smith.

COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force Recommendations Being Implemented

By: Douglas McIntosh, December 14, 2020

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says a significant number of COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force recommendations are being implemented across government ministries. Among...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking during a media briefing at the Ministry, on Thursday (December 10). Beside him is Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Hon. Marsha Smith.

Growth In Short Order Strong – Finance Minister

By: Douglas McIntosh, December 14, 2020

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry, on Thursday (December 10). Beside him is Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Hon. Marsha Smith.

Credit Rating By Standard And Poor’s Represents Confidnce In Economy – Finance Minister

By: Douglas McIntosh, December 14, 2020

Finance & Public Service 5 years ago Outstanding CARE Programme Payments To Be Made December
By: Douglas McIntosh, December 11, 2020
Finance & Public Service 5 years ago TAJ Introduces Online Driver’s Licence Status Search
By: Tax Administration Jamaica, December 8, 2020
Finance & Public Service 5 years ago Finance Minister Tables Bill To Amend Financial Administration And Audit Act
By: Latonya Linton, December 3, 2020

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on December 1.

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Legislation Tabled To Continue Annual NHT Contribution To Support Budget

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, on Tuesday (December 1), tabled legislation to facilitate the continued withdrawal of $11.4 billion annually from the National...

By: Latonya Linton, December 3, 2020

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (File Photo)

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Legislation Tabled To Establish Independent Fiscal Commission

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, yesterday (December 1) tabled legislation in the House of Representatives that will establish the Independent Fiscal Commission. Dr....

By: Latonya Linton, December 2, 2020

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, fields questions from journalists during Thursday’s (November 19) quarterly briefing, at the BOJ in downtown Kingston.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ To Maintain 0.50 Interest Rate On Overnight Placements

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says the BOJ will be maintaining the 0.50 per cent policy interest rate on deposit-taking institutions’ (DTIs’) overnight placements, until there are “clear...

By: Douglas McIntosh, November 20, 2020

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, emphasises a point while addressing journalists during Thursday’s (November 19) quarterly briefing at the BOJ in downtown Kingston.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Projects Partial Rebound In Growth In 2021/22

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is projecting a partial rebound in economic growth of about three per cent, in the aftermath of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, commencing in fiscal year...

By: Douglas McIntosh, November 20, 2020

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, responds to questions from journalists during Thursday’s (November 19) quarterly briefing at the BOJ in downtown Kingston.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Central Bank Preserving Financial Sector Stability

The Central Bank has been proactive in preserving financial sector stability against the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with $76 billion pumped into the local market. Bank of Jamaica...

By: Douglas McIntosh, November 20, 2020

Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Public-Sector Workers Invited To Submit Logo Design For Shared Corporate Services Jamaica

Public-sector workers are invited to submit their best logo design for Shared Corporate Services Jamaica (SCSJ), which is expected to come on stream in January 2021. Entries for the competition...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, November 19, 2020

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, pilots the Bank of Jamaica (Amendment) Act, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 17).

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Govt’s Capitalistion Of BOJ Integral In COVID-19 Response – Dr. Clarke

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government’s capitalisation of the central bank to the tune of $50 billion over two previous budgets...

By: Latonya Linton, November 18, 2020

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Statutory Deductions for October 2020 (S01) due Monday November 16

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that statutory deductions (S01) for October are due on Monday November 16, 2020. This is as a result of the usual due...

By: Tax Administration Jamaica, November 13, 2020