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Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr. Warren Smith, addresses the 46th annual CDB Board of Governors meeting at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James on May 18.

Agriculture Can Transform Jamaica’s Economy – Dr. Smith

By: Douglas McIntosh , May 25, 2016

Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr. Warren Smith, believes agriculture can potentially transform Jamaica’s economy into one that engenders growth and prosperity. The sector is one of two, deemed pivotal...

Public Education and Public Relations Manager at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Analisa Allen, speaking with JIS News, recently.

SLB Reminds Students to Apply for Loans by May 31

By: Latonya Linton, May 24, 2016

Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr. Warren Smith, addresses the 46th annual CDB Board of Governors meeting at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James on May 18.

CDB President Emphasizes Importance of Agriculture to Region

By: Garwin Davis, May 24, 2016

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By: Garwin Davis, May 24, 2016
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By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, May 21, 2016
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By: Douglas McIntosh, May 21, 2016

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10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Government to Commence Wage Negotiations Later This Year

The Government is expected to commence negotiations for public sector salaries for the 2017/19 contract period later this year. This was announced by Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley...

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 21, 2016

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

CDB Provides US $781 Million in Support to Jamaica

Jamaica was the largest beneficiary of the US$4.8 billion in approved loans and grants disbursed by the CDB between 1970 and 2015, having received US$781 million or 16.4 per cent...

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 21, 2016

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), makes a point to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Mission Team Head to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan (2nd left), during Friday’s (May 20) IMF quarterly review media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. Others (from third left) are: IMF Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Bert Van Selm; and Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica on Course for IMF Drawdown of US$80 Million

Jamaica is on course for a 12th drawdown, totalling US$80 million, from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country has met all targets under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for...

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 20, 2016

Minister of Finance and Public Service, and outgoing chairman of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with CDB President, Dr. Warren Smith (left); and incoming chairman, Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Hon. Charles Misick. The occasion was the closing ceremony of the 46th annual meeting of the CDB’s Board of Governors at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Thursday, May 19.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

CDB Countries Agree to Accelerate Economic Reforms

President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Warren Smith, says member countries have agreed to quicken the pace of economic reforms in order to achieve growth and poverty reduction,...

By: Sharon Earle , May 20, 2016

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is in discussion with Grenada’s Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell (right), at the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors Meeting at the Montego Bay Convention on May 18. At centre is Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

CDB Delegates Hail First Class Hospitality

Regional heads and other dignitaries attending the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 46th annual Board of Governors meeting in Montego Bay, St. James, are hailing the Government and people of Jamaica...

By: Garwin Davis, May 20, 2016

Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Energy for All, Rachel Kyte, delivers the William G. Demas Memorial Lecture, during the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 46th Annual Board of Governors Meeting at the Iberostar Resort in Lilliput, St. James on May 17.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

UN Ready to Help Region Secure Clean Energy Future

Chief Executive Officer of United Nations (UN) Sustainable Energy for All, Rachel Kyte, says her organisation is ready to partner with Caribbean governments and institutions in securing a clean, affordable...

By: Garwin Davis, May 20, 2016

Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), listens to a point from President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Warren Smith (right), at the opening ceremony of the CDB’s 46th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on May 18. At centre is Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Public-Private Partnerships Critical for Growth – Minister Shaw

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is emphasising the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors for the economic growth and prosperity of the...

By: Garwin Davis, May 20, 2016

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), listens as President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Warren Smith, addresses the closing press conference of the 46th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on May 19 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Pleased With Outcomes of CDB Meeting

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he is satisfied with the discussions and outcomes of the 46th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of...

By: Marlon Tingling, May 19, 2016