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Director of Licensing and Registration at the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Vivian Nunes.

BGLC Hosts Remote Licensing Activity in Westmoreland March 10-11

By: SHANNA K. SALMON, March 9, 2025

Owners and operators of gaming machines and prescribed premises in Westmoreland are being invited to take advantage of the remote licensing activity being conducted in the parish by the Betting...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), providing an update on Jamaica’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), JAM-DEX, during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 6). She is joined by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), and Financial Secretary, Darlene Morrison (right), as well as other senior and support staff from the Ministry.

JAM-DEX Project Remains a Priority

By: ANDREW LAIDLEY, March 9, 2025

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre, front row), provides details on the estimated expenditure for postal and courier services in the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26, at a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, on Thursday (March 6). She is joined by State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), and Financial Secretary, Darlene Morrison (right), as well as other senior and support staff from the Ministry.

Finance Minister Outlines How Budget for Postal Operations Will Be Spent

By: Andrew Laidley, March 7, 2025

Finance & Public Service 10 months ago Tax Filing Season Countdown Continues
By: Tax Administration Jamaica, March 4, 2025
Prime Minister 10 months ago Credit Unions Key to Wealth Creation and Economic Strength – PM Holness
By: Chris Patterson, March 4, 2025
Agriculture 10 months ago Enhancing Resilience of Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas Project Gets $249 Million
By: Vanessa James, February 27, 2025

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Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right) and Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Conrad Harris (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a ceremony held at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, downtown Kingston offices today (February 26). Witnessing the signing are Chairman of the JSB, Daemion McLean (second left) and Principal of the JSE e-Campus, Kevin Powell (right). Also present is Marketing and Communications Manager at the JSE, Neville Ellis (standing).

10 months ago Finance & Public ServiceLabourSocial Security

JSE and the Jamaica Society for the Blind Sign MOU

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB) today (February 26) formalised their commitment to an inclusive society, through the signing of a Memorandum of...

By: Andrew Laidley, February 26, 2025

10 months ago Finance & Public Service

$73 Million to Complete Christiana Tax Office

The Government has budgeted $73 million to complete construction of the Christiana Tax Office in Manchester and facilitate its handover in the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26. Up to December 2024,...

By: Judana Murphy, February 26, 2025

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) in discussion with Chairman, White River Fish Sanctuary and Marine Association, Belinda Collier Morrow (centre) and Sanctuary Manager, White River Marine Association and Fish Sanctuary, Reanne McKenzie, during the official launch of the project dubbed ‘A Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean’ at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona on July 19, 2022.

10 months ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

$234 Million Allocated to Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean Project

A sum of $234 million has been budgeted to continue work under the Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean Project in fiscal year 2025/26. The project, implemented by the Planning...

By: Chris Patterson, February 26, 2025

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, delivers his presentation during Monday’s (February 24) Quarterly Press Conference at the BOJ in downtown Kingston.

10 months ago Finance & Public Service

Bank of Jamaica Holds Policy Rate at Six Per Cent

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announced on Monday (February 24) that its policy rate will be maintained at six per cent per annum, a decision reached during the Monetary Policy...

By: Andrew Laidley, February 25, 2025

51. Photo of United Nations flag in the sky

10 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

$250 Million to Complete United Nations House

The Government has allocated $250 million to complete the renovation of Block 11 at 14-16 Port Royal Street in Kingston, for use as the United Nations House offices. This is...

By: Vanessa James, February 25, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

10 months ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Benefiting from Fiscal Discipline – PM

Jamaica is reaping the benefits of fiscal discipline, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “Because we've built resilience into our fiscal programme, we have buffers, so when...

By: Judana Murphy, February 24, 2025

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre) and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, look at food items produced by local small business, Chef’s Choice. Occasion was a tour of booths at the Ministry’s recent MSME Business Roadshow at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon. Business owner, Sophia Williams, observes.

10 months ago CommerceFinance & Public ServiceIndustryInvestment

Positive Economic Impact from MSME Business Roadshow

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, has hailed the MSME Business Roadshow series, noting that the events are expected to have a positive impact...

By: Rochelle Williams, February 24, 2025

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right); Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (second left); and Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (ISB), Kayla Grant, admire jewellery made by small-business owner, Carl Willis. Occasion was a tour of booths at the Ministry’s MSME Business Roadshow at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon on Thursday (February 20).

10 months ago Finance & Public Service

Increased Financing for MSMEs

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting a growth in financing support to the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector. Data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) indicate...

By: Rochelle Williams, February 24, 2025