Venezuela Committed to Petrocaribe
Despite facing economic challenges, the Venezuelan Government has reiterated its commitment to maintaining its arrangements with Jamaica under the PetroCaribe Agreement.
The President of the...
IMF Welcomes Increase in Income Tax Threshold
Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Mission Team to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan, has welcomed the Government’s implementation of the amended personal...
Jamaica—2016 Article IV Consultation and the 11th and 12th EFF Reviews...
1. Since May 2013, Jamaica has been implementing an economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Significant strides have been...
Embrace Strong and Effective Leadership – Dr. Smith
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith, is calling on public and private sector entities to embrace strong...
$1.5 Million Income Tax Threshold for all PAYE Workers
The income tax threshold for all Pay As You Earn (PAYE) workers will be increased from $592,800 to $1.5 million, to be implemented in...
Professor Renn Holness to receive Neurosurgery Lifetime Achievement Award
UWI, Mona graduate and recipient of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) from The UWI, Professor Renn Holness, has been selected by...
UWI Breaks Ground for Region’s First Net Zero Energy Building
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is to shortly commence the construction of the Caribbean’s first Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB).
Ground was broken...
Parish Councils Finalising Hurricane Preparedness
Parish Councils islandwide are currently finalising preparations and their readiness for the start of the 2016 tropical hurricane season on June 1.
The activities are...
Use of Metal Detectors in Schools Reaping Results
A preliminary audit conducted by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is showing a reduction in the number of critical incidents in schools...
Young People Deemed Pivotal in Reducing Crime and Violence
The nation’s youths are being encouraged to play a more pivotal role in reducing crime and violence.
This urging comes from Education, Youth and Information...
