Minister Clarke pays tribute to deceased CPO

Jamaica’s Finance Minister Nigel Clarke has expressed sadness and grief at the untimely passing of his Close Protection Offi...

Jamaica’s Students’ Loan Bureau temporarily removes application, processing fees

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) in Jamaica has waived application and processing fees for the upcoming academic year. Minister o...

IMF approves US$520-m disbursement to Jamaica

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved Jamaica’s request for access to its Rapid Financing ...

Restoration of jobs lost during COVID-19 pandemic high on agenda of economic recovery task force

Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke has said that the newly established COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force ...

IMF responds favourably to Jamaica’s request—finance minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke, has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has responded “f...

PM plugs NIDS while highlighting COVID-19 measures for small businesses

Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the government’s approach to cushioning small businesses and others from the financial blows ...

Jakes Hotel at its country’s service during COVID-19 outbreak

With Covid-19 taking a wrecking ball to Jamaica’s tourism industry, Jakes Hotel, located in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth is offe...

Education gets big cut of Jamaica’s budget

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has received the largest share of the Government’s $853.5-billion Budget for 20...