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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.

Commission for Violence Prevention Developing 10-Year National Action Plan

By: Chris Patterson, March 20, 2023

The National Commission for Violence Prevention is now developing a 10-year evidence-based National Action Plan, with recommendations for legislative changes and institutional building. The Plan will also include governance and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).

National Minimum Wage Moves to $13,000 June 1

By: ROCHELLE WILLIAMS, March 17, 2023

HEART-NSTA Trust Waives Fees for Training up to Level Four

By: CHANEL SPENCE, March 16, 2023

Budget 2023/2024 3 years ago Special Security Operations to be Established at Major Infrastructure Projects
By: Chris Patterson, March 16, 2023
Budget 2023/2024 3 years ago PM Makes Budget Debate Presentation Today
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 7.

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Gov’t Provides Incentives to Boost JAM-DEX Use

In the upcoming fiscal year, the Government will introduce two new incentive programmes to encourage greater take-up of the Central Bank Digital Currency, JAM-DEX. They are the Small/Micro Merchant Incentive...

By: Chris Patterson, March 9, 2023

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting devices to make a point during the opening of the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 7).

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Gov’t Providing Scholarships for 1,250 STEM Teachers

The Government will be providing full tuition scholarships with the aim of preparing 1,250 new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers over the next five years. The Students’ Loan...

By: Mickella Anderson, March 9, 2023

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, uses abacus counting tools as he opened the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 7).

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliamentScienceTechnology

Gov’t Provides $200 Million for Establishment of Fiscal Research Institute at UWI

The Government is providing a $200 million down payment to endow a Fiscal Research Institute within the Department of Economics at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Minister of...

By: Latonya Linton, March 9, 2023

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 7).

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Remaining Public Sector Groups Urged to Sign Wage Agreement

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, is again urging public sector groups not yet signing the new compensation scheme, to come forward to settle...

By: Latonya Linton, March 9, 2023

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Tax Relief on Solar Systems and Importation of Horses and Other Animals

The Government is providing tax relief totalling approximately $153.33 million during fiscal year 2023/24. This will result from the provision of Income Tax Credit, totalling $100 million, on the installation...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, March 8, 2023

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024EducationFinance & Public ServiceParliament

Two Marcus Garvey Scholars Earn Master’s Degrees

Two recipients from the first cohort of Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship Programme awardees, have graduated from their respective universities and are now the holders of master’s degrees. Minister...

By: Mickella Anderson, March 8, 2023

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 7).

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Jamaica Recovers from COVID-19, Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Growth

Jamaica’s economy is estimated to have expanded by 3.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022, signaling the country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Finance and the...

By: Rochelle Williams, March 8, 2023

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliament

No Review of Income Tax Threshold – Finance Minister

A review of the income tax threshold is not possible at this time, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. Opening the 2023/24 Budget...

By: Latonya Linton, March 8, 2023

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National Minimum Wage Moves to $13,000 June 1

HEART-NSTA Trust Waives Fees for Training up to Level Four

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Gov’t Provides Incentives to Boost JAM-DEX Use

Gov’t Providing Scholarships for 1,250 STEM Teachers

Gov’t Provides $200 Million for Establishment of Fiscal Research Institute at UWI

Remaining Public Sector Groups Urged to Sign Wage Agreement

Tax Relief on Solar Systems and Importation of Horses and Other Animals

Two Marcus Garvey Scholars Earn Master’s Degrees

Jamaica Recovers from COVID-19, Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Growth

No Review of Income Tax Threshold – Finance Minister

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