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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses the BOJ’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference on Wednesday (February 21).

Foreign Exchange Market Remains Relatively Stable – BOJ

By: Latonya Linton, February 22, 2024

The foreign exchange market remains relatively stable, reflecting continued strong tourism revenue and remittance inflows, as well as the effect of actions taken by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). Governor,...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses the agency’s quarterly media briefing on Wednesday (February 21) at the PIOJ’s head office in New Kingston. With him (from left) are PIOJ Senior Director, Economic Planning and Research Division, James Stewart; and PIOJ Economic Specialist in the Growth Inducement Programme, Kellie-Ann Murray

PIOJ Outlook for Jamaica’s Short to Medium-Term Economic Prospects Positive

By: Judana Murphy, February 22, 2024

The Dairy Barn at the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine.

$406 Million Earmarked to Continue Rehabilitation of Agricultural Research Centres

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, February 22, 2024

Industry 2 years ago PIOJ Reports Estimated 1.9 Per Cent Growth for December 2023 Quarter
By: Judana Murphy, February 22, 2024
Finance & Public Service 2 years ago Final Evaluation of Public Sector Transformation Implementation Project
By: Judana Murphy, February 21, 2024
Science 2 years ago SRC to Assist Local Innovators
By: Rocheda Bartley, February 21, 2024

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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses the BOJ’s semi-virtual Quarterly Monetary Policy Report Press Conference on Wednesday (February 21).

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Jamaican Economy Remains Buoyant

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says real gross domestic product (GDP), which is the total value added generated from economic activity, continues to expand. He noted that despite...

By: Latonya Linton, February 21, 2024

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Government Allocates $441 Million to Complete Christiana Tax Office

Approximately $441.7 million has been budgeted by the Government to complete construction of the Christiana Tax Office in Manchester, to replace the existing facility. The sum is earmarked in the...

By: Judana Murphy, February 20, 2024

2 years ago AgricultureEducationFinance & Public ServiceFisheriesMining

$180 Million Earmarked for Completion of Diagnostic Centre at CASE

The diagnostic centre at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland is expected to be completed in the 2024/25 fiscal year. A sum of $180 million has...

By: Judana Murphy, February 20, 2024

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceJusticeParliamentWorks / Construction

Justice Centre to Be Built in May Pen, Clarendon

The Government will be constructing and operationalising a 6,826 sq. ft (634 sq. metre) Justice Centre in May Pen, Clarendon, to facilitate the provision of restorative justice, child diversion and...

By: Latonya Linton, February 19, 2024

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), breaks ground along with other stakeholders for the expansion of the Bridgeport High School in Portmore, St. Catherine. Others (from left) are Bridgeport High’s Principal, Beverley Harris, and Board Chairman, Dane Levy; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southeast, Robert Miller; Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas, and Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliamentWorks / Construction

$845M Earmarked to Construct Additional Classrooms during 2024/25

The Government will be spending $845 million in its continued thrust to end the shift system and reduce overcrowding in schools, by constructing additional classrooms and other amenities during the...

By: Judana Murphy, February 19, 2024

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceLabourParliamentSocial Security

Government to Strengthen Social Protection Delivery System

For the 2024/25 fiscal year, the Government is to expand coverage of social protection in Jamaica and strengthen its social protection delivery system, particularly its capacity to respond to shocks....

By: Latonya Linton, February 19, 2024

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceJusticeNational Security

Government to Build Justice Centre in Sandy Bay, Hanover

The Government is to construct a Justice Centre in Sandy Bay, Hanover, at a cost of $180 million, for the provision of restorative justice, child diversion and mediation services. This...

By: Latonya Linton, February 19, 2024

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), shares a photo opportunity with participants during Thursday’s (February 15) ELEVATE Procurement Conference media launch, held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Metry Seaga; Chief Procurement Policy Officer in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Andrei Bennett; and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

2 years ago CommerceFinance & Public ServiceIndustryInvestment

Three-Day Elevate Procurement Conference Set for April

The inaugural staging of the ELEVATE Procurement Conference is slated for April 23 to 25 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James. An initiative of the Office of...

By: Judana Murphy, February 16, 2024

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Foreign Exchange Market Remains Relatively Stable – BOJ

PIOJ Outlook for Jamaica’s Short to Medium-Term Economic Prospects Positive

$406 Million Earmarked to Continue Rehabilitation of Agricultural Research Centres

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Jamaican Economy Remains Buoyant

Government Allocates $441 Million to Complete Christiana Tax Office

$180 Million Earmarked for Completion of Diagnostic Centre at CASE

Justice Centre to Be Built in May Pen, Clarendon

$845M Earmarked to Construct Additional Classrooms during 2024/25

Government to Strengthen Social Protection Delivery System

Government to Build Justice Centre in Sandy Bay, Hanover

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