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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (3rd right), and Chairman of the Police Officers Association, Superintendent Catherine Lord (2nd left), exchange signed copies of the two-year wage agreement at the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston on January 18. Looking on (from left) are: Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) St. George Jackson; Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Christopher Phillips; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security, Stewart Saunders; and Superintendent of Police, Wayne Cameron.

Police Officers’ Association Signs Wage Agreement

By: Shari-Ann Palmer , January 20, 2016

The Police Officers’ Association (POA) is the latest group to sign the Heads of Agreement for wage increase and improved benefits for the 2015/17 period. The two-year agreement was signed...

Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese.

Presentations on ASYCUDA for International Customs Week

By: Denise Dennis, January 15, 2016

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Major Richard Reese.

Private Bonded Warehouses for Motor Vehicles Must Use ASYCUDA as of January 18

By: Denise Dennis, January 15, 2016

Finance & Public Service 10 years ago Jamaica Expected to Pass 11th IMF Test – Byles
By: Denise Dennis, January 20, 2016
Finance & Public Service 10 years ago TAJ Urges Taxpayers to Get Ready for Income Tax March 15 Filing Deadline
By: Meris Haughton, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Tax Administration Jamaica, January 15, 2016
Finance & Public Service 10 years ago DBJ Guarantees Over $1 Billion in Loans to MSME’s
By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, January 15, 2016

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Phase 1 of the housing project at the University of the West Indies, that was constructed under a syndicated loan agreement with the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) and National Commercial Bank (NCB). The first batch of students began occupying the building for 2015/2016 school year.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

JMB Takes Lead in Loan for Phase Two of UWI Housing Project

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) has assumed the role of lead banker in a syndicated construction loan agreement valued at $1.7 billion with National Commercial Bank (NCB) and 138 Student...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges , January 12, 2016

Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese (left), looks at something in a document being pointed out by Chief Information Officer at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Andre Williams.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Customs Continues to Improve Business Processes

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will be implementing a number of measures this year as it continues to improve its business processes, and reduce cost and waiting time for customers....

By: Shari-Ann Palmer , January 12, 2016

Director General in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Dianne McIntosh (centre), and Head of Section (Cooperation) European Union (EU) Delegation, Achim Schaffert (right), listen to Senior Lecturer, International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, Dr. Stephen Woolcock, at the opening session for a five-day training course on public procurement, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, today (January 4).

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Public Procurement System Being Strengthened

The Government has been working to transform and strengthen its public procurement system, to ensure greater transparency and efficiency in the management of this process. Among the measures in the...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, January 4, 2016

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Importers Urged to Adhere to Importation Regulations

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is urging importers to adhere to regulations governing the importation of commercial and non-commercial goods, in order to prevent being breached for contravention of the...

By: Jamaica Customs Agency, December 31, 2015

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

GM of Stock Exchange Encourages More Companies to List on Market

General Manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Marlene Street-Forrest, is encouraging more local companies to list on the stock market. In an interview with JIS News, she said registering...

By: Latonya Linton, December 30, 2015

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Approves US$39.3 Million

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have approved Jamaica’s performance under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), enabling the country to make an immediate drawdown of SDR 28.32...

By: JIS Editorial, December 18, 2015

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (right), addresses a signing ceremony at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (December 15), for the 2015/17 Heads of Agreement for the United District Constables Association, and the Jamaica Federation of Corrections and Senior Uniformed Officers Association, representing correctional officers.
Looking on is Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

97 Per Cent of Public Sector Workers Have Signed Wage Agreement

Ninety-seven per cent of public sector workers have now signed on to the Heads of Agreement for wage increase and improved benefits, for the 2015/17 period. The latest groups to...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, December 17, 2015

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

TAJ To Operate At World Standard With Implementation Of RAiS

Implementation of the Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) will position Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to operate at international standard. The RAiS is used by TAJ to better communicate with its...

By: Shelly-Ann Irving, December 14, 2015