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Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke lauds TAJ for efforts made in improving service to clients

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has lauded the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) for efforts made in improving service to clients.

He cited as an example the recent implementation of an online portal, which allows persons to renew their motor vehicle registration certificate.

STATIN says economy grew by 0.2% during second quarter

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has reported that the Jamaican economy grew by 0.2% during the second quarter of this year, compared to the second quarter of 2023.

This was largely attributed to a 1.5% increase in the goods-producing industries.

Call made for Government to allocate funding for a Climate Research Agenda

The appeal was made by Climate Scientist at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Michael Taylor during today's sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee.

Professor Taylor was delivering a presentation on climate change and the implications for Jamaica.

Close to 400 schools benefited from infrastructural upgrades to accommodate physically challenged students

Close to 400 schools have now benefited from infrastructural upgrades to accommodate physically challenged students.

This, according to Education Minister Fayval Williams, who notes that the Government has been building out ramps in schools to ensure that students who use wheelchairs have access to

Government to re-open applications for integrated resort licence for St. James geographical zone

The Finance Ministry has indicated that it will be issuing another public invitation for applications for an approved integrated resort development order for the St. James Geographical Zone.

This after the Ministry did not grant an order to an applicant who failed to meet the requirements.

Over 2,500 applications received in four hours, following launch of one-off reverse income tax credit of $20,000

Registered Jamaican taxpayers who earn $3 million or less have begun applying for their one-off reverse income tax credit payment of $20,000.

Providing an update to IRIE FM News this afternoon, Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke noted that 2,539 applications were submitted as at 3:30 PM.

Date announced for second staging of Dancehall Week

The organizers of Dancehall Week have announced February 23- March 2, as the observation of the 2025 staging.

Brandon King among nine players awarded historic multi-year contracts by CWI

Opening batsman Brandon King is the lone Jamaican who has been offered a newly installed multi year contract by Cricket West Indies who for the first time has awarded multi-year contracts for several of its top Men’s and Women’s players for the next two years.

Ocho Rios High docked six points by ISSA for using ineligible player

Ocho Rios High have been docked six points by the Inter-Secondary Schools Sport Association (ISSA) for the use of an ineligible player against Ferncourt High against Marcus Garvey Technical.

Behind Closed Doors named Best Caribbean Film at Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival 2024

Jamaican suspense drama Behind Closed Doors, was named the Best Caribbean Film for the year 2024

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke lauds TAJ for efforts made in improving service to clients

Thursday, October 03, 2024 Clement Reid News No comments

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has lauded the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) for efforts made in improving service to clients. He cited as an example the recent implementation of an online portal, which allows persons to renew their motor vehicle registration certificate.

STATIN says economy grew by 0.2% during second quarter

Thursday, October 03, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has reported that the Jamaican economy grew by 0.2% during the second quarter of this year, compared to the second quarter of 2023. This was largely attributed to a 1.5% increase in the goods-producing industries.

Brandon King among nine players awarded historic multi-year contracts by CWI

Wednesday, October 02, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Opening batsman Brandon King is the lone Jamaican who has been offered a newly installed multi year contract by Cricket West Indies who for the first time has awarded multi-year contracts for several of its top Men’s and Women’s players for the next two years.

Ocho Rios High docked six points by ISSA for using ineligible player

Wednesday, October 02, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Ocho Rios High have been docked six points by the Inter-Secondary Schools Sport Association (ISSA) for the use of an ineligible player against Ferncourt High against Marcus Garvey Technical.

Date announced for second staging of Dancehall Week

Wednesday, October 02, 2024 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The organizers of Dancehall Week have announced February 23- March 2, as the observation of the 2025 staging.

Behind Closed Doors named Best Caribbean Film at Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival 2024

Wednesday, October 02, 2024 Shamara Preston Entertainment No comments

Jamaican suspense drama Behind Closed Doors, was named the Best Caribbean Film for the year 2024