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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, exchanges greetings
with Managing Director of the United States-based investment firm,
Oppenheimer and Company Inc., Gregory Fisher (right), at the Jamaica Stock
Exchange's (JSE) 10th regional conference on Investments and the Capital
Markets held recently, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. At
centre is Chairman, JSE, Alan Lewis. — Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, exchanges greetings with Managing Director of the United States-based investment firm, Oppenheimer and Company Inc., Gregory Fisher (right), at the Jamaica Stock Exchange's (JSE) 10th regional conference on Investments and the Capital Markets held recently, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. At centre is Chairman, JSE, Alan Lewis.

Oppenheimer Commends Jamaica on “Stellar” 2014

By: Chris Patterson, January 25, 2015

Managing Director of Oppenheimer and Company Inc., Gregory Fisher, says Jamaica had a “stellar” year in 2014 and has lauded the Portia Simpson Miller-led administration for the economic gains achieved...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), has the attention of Executive Chairman, Mayberry Investments Limited, Christopher Berry (left), and Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Mayberry Investments Limited, Anika Smith during Wednesday’s (Jan. 21) staging of the Mayberry Investor Forum at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston.

Gains Under Economic Reform Must Be Sustained – Dr. Phillips

By: Chris Patterson, January 23, 2015

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips (2nd left), is assisted by President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp (2nd right), in unveiling a commemorative plaque to mark the formal opening of the bank’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, recently. Sharing the moment are: Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (left); and Scotia Group’s Senior Vice President for English Caribbean International Banking, Bruce Bowen.

Positive Feedback on Economy from Private Sector Leaders

By: Douglas McIntosh, January 23, 2015

Finance & Public Service 11 years ago Gov’t Forecasts 1.9 Per Cent Growth for 2015/16
By: Chris Patterson, January 23, 2015
Finance & Public Service 11 years ago Finance Directory Launched to Assist MSMEs
By: Garfield L. Angus, January 22, 2015
Finance & Public Service 11 years ago BOJ Says Depreciation Has Slowed Significantly
By: Douglas McIntosh, January 22, 2015

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Acting Director of Public Relations at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Natalee Cameron, outlines activities for Customs Week 2015 at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 20.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

JCA Urges Customers to Vote in Public Sector Competition

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is appealing to its customers and stakeholders to participate in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition by voting for the best public sector entity and...

By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, January 21, 2015

Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, addressing journalists at a media briefing at the BoJ’s offices, downtown Kingston, on January 21.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Inflation Rate Slows in 2014

The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) is reporting a slower rate of inflation for the 2014 calendar year, over 2013. Governor, Brian Wynter, who describes this development as a “change” in...

By: Douglas McIntosh, January 21, 2015

Acting Director of Public Relations at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Natalee Cameron, outlines activities for Customs Week 2015 at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 20.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Customs Week to be Observed from January 25 to 30

‘Coordinated Border Management – An inclusive approach for connecting Stakeholders’, will be the theme for Customs Week 2015. The week, which is marked annually by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA),...

By: Oroyo Eubanks, January 21, 2015

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

0.3 Per Cent Fall In Inflation for December

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that inflation fell by 0.3 per cent in December 2014 when compared to November 2014. STATIN says the All Jamaica ‘All Divisions’...

By: Oroyo Eubanks, January 16, 2015

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), signs a copy of a grant agreement for the provision of $350 million (£1.9 million) for the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project, while Acting Country Representative, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, David Fitton, wait to affix their signatures. The signing took place at the National Heroes Circle offices of the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston today (January 15).

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Govt Receives $350 Million Grant for Public Sector Transformation

The Government has received grant funding of $350 million (£1.9 million) from the United Kingdom (UK) to support the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project. To be...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, January 15, 2015

The PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF) will launch its new website on January 19, 2015 and visitors will be invited to explore its content at petrocaribejm.com or petrocaribejm.org.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

PetroCaribe Development Fund Launches New Website

The PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF) will launch its new website on January 19, 2015 and visitors will be invited to explore its content at petrocaribejm.com or petrocaribejm.org. The new website...

By: PetroCaribe Development Fund, January 15, 2015

Acting President, University of Technology (UTech), Ambassador the Hon. Burchell Whiteman (second right) and General Manager, Strategic Services, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Claudine Tracey (second left), exchange copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) they signed, which will see the development of U-Touch 2, a multimedia software designed to enhance the learning process for deaf and hearing impaired students. The signing took place today (January 14), at UTech’s Papine campus in St. Andrew. Also pictured (from left) are: Dean, College of Business and Management, UTech, Dr. Paul Golding; and Deputy President, Professor Colin Gyles.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

DBJ Provides $7.3 Million to Develop Software for Deaf Students

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has provided $7.3 million to the University of Technology (UTech) to continue the development of the U-Touch multi-media software, designed to enhance the learning...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, January 15, 2015

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Employers Monthly Payroll Deductions (S01) Due Today

Employers are reminded that their Monthly Statutory Remittance payroll payments (S01) for the December period are due Wednesday, January 14, 2015 and are encouraged to file and pay these amounts...

By: Tax Administration Jamaica, January 14, 2015