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Audrey gets the Marks in Manchester NE
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Labourites give political newcomer ‘warm welcome’
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June 11 12:18 AM
Audrey gets the Marks in Manchester NE
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God & I makes the climb
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June 11 12:16 AM
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SCOTIA NOW JAMAICA’S LARGEST MORTGAGE LENDER
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SCOTIA NOW JAMAICA’S LARGEST MORTGAGE LENDER
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 11 12:14 AM
Scotia Group becomes largest mortgage provider
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June 11 12:13 AM
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CIF to double down on investment in emerging industries
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CIF to double down on investment in emerging industries
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June 11 12:12 AM
CIF to double down on investment in emerging industries
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June 11 12:12 AM
Speculation rife following Pooran’s shock retirement
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Health ministry focussing on older women and men
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Health ministry focussing on older women and men
June 11 12:12 AM
Health ministry focussing on older women and men
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Finance minister stands behind Dennis Chung appointment to FID
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Finance minister stands behind Dennis Chung appointment to FID
May 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Finance Minister Fayval Williams has described the call by the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) for the Government to over...
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Williams points to smaller than projected contraction in economy in December quarter
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Williams points to smaller than projected contraction in economy in December quarter
April 1, 2025
Minister of Finance Fayval Williams has cited that the assessment of GDP growth by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), which the institute ...
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Finance Minister putting Jamaicans at risk says Crawford
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Finance Minister putting Jamaicans at risk says Crawford
March 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Senator Damion Crawford has accused Finance Minister Fayval Williams of “putting Jamaicans at risk”. Crawford made the ac...
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Gov’t invests $8.2 billion under technology in schools policy — Williams
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Gov’t invests $8.2 billion under technology in schools policy — Williams
March 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has invested $8.2 billion in tablets, laptops, interactive panels, projectors and specialised equipment for special...
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‘Be careful how you speak about Probox’, says Williams
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‘Be careful how you speak about Probox’, says Williams
March 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Apparently stung by criticisms that she was “out of touch” following comments she made about how Jamaicans could acquire a Toyota ...
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Williams warns of FINSAC 2.0 if PNP keeps its budget promises
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Williams warns of FINSAC 2.0 if PNP keeps its budget promises
March 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Finance Minister Fayval Williams has warned that the proposals contained in the budget presentations of Opposition Leader Mark Gol...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Robinson lashes JLP over ‘low-wage, low growth’
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#BudgetDebate2025: Robinson lashes JLP over ‘low-wage, low growth’
March 13, 2025
Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson has accused the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Government of persisting with economic policies “that have...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Robinson mocks Williams over $2,000 per month Probox
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#BudgetDebate2025: Robinson mocks Williams over $2,000 per month Probox
March 13, 2025
The assertion by Finance Minister Fayval Williams that a Jamaican is able to make a down payment on a Toyota Probox motor car by saving $2,000 per mon...
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Williams urges Jamaicans to invest in TransJamaican Highway
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Williams urges Jamaicans to invest in TransJamaican Highway
March 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Finance Minister Fayval is urging Jamaicans to take advantage of opportunities that could lead to wealth creation. Specifically, sh...
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TAJ to introduce regular Saturday operations
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TAJ to introduce regular Saturday operations
March 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be introducing Saturday operations at select tax offices in every parish across the island. ...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Income tax threshold to be increased to $2 million over 3 years
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#BudgetDebate2025: Income tax threshold to be increased to $2 million over 3 years
March 11, 2025
The income tax threshold will be increased to $2 million over the next three years beginning April 1, 2025. Finance and Public Service Minister Fayval...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Gov’t allocates $1 billion to assist 20,000 pre-paid JPS customers
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#BudgetDebate2025: Gov’t allocates $1 billion to assist 20,000 pre-paid JPS customers
March 11, 2025
Government has allocated $1 billion to assist the first 20,000 first time pre-paid customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) who sign up f...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Williams outlines how 2025/26 budget will be funded
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#BudgetDebate2025: Williams outlines how 2025/26 budget will be funded
March 11, 2025
The budget for fiscal year 2025/26 will be funded with $949.5 billion of tax revenues; $139.8 billion of non-tax revenues; $812 million of bauxite lev...
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#BudgetDebate2025: If Jamaica changes course, NIR would be wiped out – Williams
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#BudgetDebate2025: If Jamaica changes course, NIR would be wiped out – Williams
March 11, 2025
Finance Minister Fayval Williams has suggested that if there is a change in Government, the financial markets in Jamaica and overseas would react nega...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Jamaica’s debt to GDP to hit 68.7% March 31 – Williams
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#BudgetDebate2025: Jamaica’s debt to GDP to hit 68.7% March 31 – Williams
March 11, 2025
Jamaica’s debt to GDP ratio will be 68.7 per cent effective March 31, 2025, according to Finance and Public Service Minister Fayval Williams. This is ...
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Finance minister outlines how budget for postal operations will be spent
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Finance minister outlines how budget for postal operations will be spent
March 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams, has outlined how the Government plans to spend the $3.5 billion earmark...
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Enhance resilience of agriculture sector and coastal areas project gets $249 million
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Enhance resilience of agriculture sector and coastal areas project gets $249 million
February 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Efforts to enhance the resilience of the agricultural sector and coastal areas will continue in the new fiscal year, supported by a...
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South Coast Highway to be completed by 2027
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South Coast Highway to be completed by 2027
February 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is scheduled to be completed by March 2027, bolstered by a $2.5-billion al...
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Gov’t committed to building resilient financial system – Williams
December 16, 2024
Minister of Finance Fayval Williams says the Government is committed to strengthening Jamaica’s financial regulatory framework to build a foundation f...
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Government commits to building a civil service with strong reputation for excellence
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Government commits to building a civil service with strong reputation for excellence
November 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica --- The Government is committed to building a civil service with a strong reputation for excellence, says Minister of Finance and th...
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New finance minister Williams hits back at Robinson in debt-to-GDP debate
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New finance minister Williams hits back at Robinson in debt-to-GDP debate
November 1, 2024
Newly appointed Minister of Finance Fayval Williams has hit back at Opposition spokesman on finance Julian Robinson’s claim about Jamaica’s debt-to-GD...
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WATCH: Williams, Morris Dixon ‘ready’ for new roles
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WATCH: Williams, Morris Dixon ‘ready’ for new roles
October 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fayval Williams and Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon are energised for their new ministerial appointments. Williams and Morris Dixon h...
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Retirement can wait
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