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...
Voluntary Contributions Being Accommodated Under New Tuition Fee Policy
School administrators have been advised that voluntary contributions from parents and other stakeholders towards their institutions’ development will be accommodated under the Government’s proposed...
Port Antonio on Priority List for Development
JAMAICA: The resort town of Port Antonio, in Portland, is on a priority list for development, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
In an interview...
