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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips (2nd left), is assisted by President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp, in unveiling the plaque commemorating the bank’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, which was officially opened on Wednesday (January 7). Sharing the moment are Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship, Councillor Glendon Harris (left); and Scotia Group’s Senior Vice President for English Caribbean International Banking, Bruce Bowen.

Dr. Phillips Confident of Passing 7th IMF Test

By: Sharon Earle, January 8, 2015

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, is expressing confidence that Jamaica will pass its 7th consecutive International Monetary Fund (IMF) quarterly test, when the review of...

BGLC Accepts Education Fund Applications for January 2015 Semester

By: Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission , January 6, 2015

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Major Richard Reese (left), and Deputy CEO in charge of operations, Karlene Henry, peruse documents as they outline the role of the JCA under the Charities Act, during an interview with JIS News.

Customs Engaging Diaspora on Charities Act

By: Oroyo Eubanks, January 2, 2015

Finance & Public Service 11 years ago New S04 Form Introduced to Make Tax Filing Easier for Self-Employed Individuals
By: Tax Administration Jamaica, December 31, 2014
Finance & Public Service 11 years ago STATIN Trade Bulletin for 2014
By: Statistical Institute of Jamaica , December 31, 2014
Finance & Public Service 11 years ago JCA Introduces ASYCUDA World System
By: Oroyo Eubanks, December 29, 2014

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Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Income Tax Threshold Increase Set for January 1

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise that on January 1, 2015 an increase in the Income Tax threshold will take effect. The new threshold or tax-free income will move...

By: Tax Administration Jamaica, December 24, 2014

Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe (left), presents Jamaica Government Pensioners Association (JGPA) President, Charles Jones (centre) with his award for dedicated service to the organization, during the JGPA’s recent awards luncheon, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston. Sharing the occasion is his wife, Carol Jones, who also received an award for her contribution to the JGPA, which she served as Assistant Secretary.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Financial Secretary Highlights Importance of ERP

Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe, says implementation of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) is expected to provide the Government with the additional resources needed...

By: Douglas McIntosh, December 23, 2014

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Peter Phillips (right); Minister with Responsibility for the Public Service, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (2nd left); and Co-Chair, Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles (left), share a light moment with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno (centre); and IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones, during Friday’s (December 19) private sector luncheon at Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Dr. Phillips Calls for More Support for Caribbean Region

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has cited the need for a “new agenda” of support for Jamaica and other Caribbean states by key international stakeholders. This,...

By: Douglas McIntosh, December 21, 2014

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (L), and Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (2nd R), listen as investor Stephen Facey (right), explains the progress of work on the Marriot Courtyard Hotel, during a tour of the project in New Kingston on Thursday (Dec. 18). Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown; and IDB resident representative Therese Turner-Jones, were also on the tour.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Government Pushing for Further Growth in 2015

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the Government will be pushing for even greater levels of economic growth in 2015. “Last year, for the calendar...

By: O. Rodger Hutchinson, December 20, 2014

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right); and Transport, Works, and Housing Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (left), engage in conversation with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno, during Friday’s (December 19) private sector luncheon at Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

IDB Commits to Supporting Growth in Jamaica

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Luis Alberto Moreno, has pledged the institution’s commitment to working with the Government to achieve sustainable, long-term, high economic growth for Jamaica. This, through the...

By: Douglas McIntosh, December 20, 2014

Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Approves US$67 Million for Jamaica

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (December 19) approved disbursement of US$67 million for Jamaica. The development follows a successful sixth review of the country’s economic performance...

By: Oroyo Eubanks, December 20, 2014

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (right), along with Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), and IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones (second left), break ground for the IDB’s US$13 million new country office at 6 Montrose Avenue in Kingston, on Friday (December 19).

11 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

Prime Minister Breaks Ground for New Energy Efficient IDB Country Building

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller today (December 19) broke ground for the construction of a new permanent country office for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Kingston, Jamaica. The Prime...

By: OPM Communications Unit, December 19, 2014

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), and President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno (right), along with Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), and IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones (second left), break ground for the IDB’s US$13 million new country office at 6 Montrose Avenue in Kingston, on Friday (December 19).

11 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

IDB Committed to Jamaica – President

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno, says the construction of a new country office in Jamaica is symbolic of the IDB’s commitment to the island and...

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, December 19, 2014