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Millions of dollars to be pumped into Jamaica’s orange economy as entertainment sector reopens

Millions of dollars to be pumped into Jamaica’s orange economy as entertainment sector reopens

Financial grants, loan facilities to operate alongside discounted permit, venue rental fees  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government yesterday announced millions of dollars’ worth of grants and loan facilities will be made available to orange economy workers and businesses in an effort to help get them back on their feet as the entertainment sector was officially…
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Poor compensation directly tied to Jamaica’s brain drain

Poor compensation directly tied to Jamaica’s brain drain

Minister Clarke says inadequate compensation a serious challenge for hiring and retaining talent in public sector  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Brain drain continues to present a major challenge for the Jamaican government, said Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke recently, with a low level of pay being cited as a major contributing factor.…
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Compensation overhaul in the works for Jamaican public service

Compensation overhaul in the works for Jamaican public service

Changes expected to take effect April 1; Minister Clarke says employees might actually see higher net pay as result  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government plans to implement major changes in public sector compensation as of next month, according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke. During debate on the 2022/23 budget in…
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PwC welcomes tax changes proposed by Jamaican govt.

PwC welcomes tax changes proposed by Jamaican govt.

Govt. intends to consolidate taxes into single payroll deduction; set later deadline for annual tax filing  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) Jamaica has welcomed tax changes proposed by the government in its 2022/2023 budget, suggesting such adjustments will benefit employers and employees alike. This follows Minister of Finance Nigel Clarke announcing last week that…
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