The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project held the Official Digital Device Hand-over Ceremony on Friday 26th May 2023 at the Finance Administrative Centre in Pointe Seraphine. The ceremony saw the symbolic presentation of 4,860 digital devices inclusive of 450 laptops for Public Officers graded 15 and above, 2,210 tablets for primary schools, and 2200 laptops for secondary schools.
On Thursday 4th May the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College and the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project signed a Memorandum of Understanding signaling the commencement of the digital literacy courses offered completely free under the project.
A total of 60 high-end laptops were also presented to the college for its loan laptop programme for students of SALCC. Digital literacy training courses will be offered at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels to meet varying learning needs in both a virtual and in-person modality. See more details in the highlight video.
Access to finance continues to be a major issue affecting the growth and development of Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs). The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) spearheaded a piece of legislative reform labeled the Security Interest in Movable Assets Act, which aims to bridge this financing gap and improve national productivity and competitiveness.
Read MoreAccess to finance continues to be a major issue affecting the growth and development of Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs). The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) spearheaded a piece of legislative reform labeled the Security Interest in Movable Assets Act, which aims to bridge this financing gap and improve national productivity and competitiveness.
Read MoreAs the March 31st deadline for the submission of tax returns draws near, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) reminds taxpayers of the importance of this filing period. Lisa Goodman is the IRD’s Taxpayer Services Supervisor.
Read MoreBuilding Condition Asset Management Training for engineers, architects, and SALCC Engineering Tutors
The National Integrated Planning and Programme Unit (NIPP) within the Department of Finance recently held a 2-week Building Condition Assessment and Asset Management train the trainer’s Course at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. Director of the NIPP, Haward Well noted that training modules comprised best practices for maintaining public buildings through the conduct of building condition assessments, planning and prioritizing maintenance, and deriving replacement costs for financial decision-making.
Read MoreWelcome to Productivity Vybes, a production of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council. Productivity Vybes is an informative magazine programme on what’s Vybing in the areas of productivity and competitiveness. 1. What’s Trending – National Anti-Money Laundering Legislation 2. Innovators – Collateral Registry Kick Start Meeting 3. Productivity Insights – Asset Management Train the Trainer
Senior management of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) participated in a week-long strategic planning workshop facilitated by the IMF/CARTAC Short-Term Expert, Princess Scott. The workshop emanated from a Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) which looked at the health of the department and the necessary measures required to align the department with its strategic objectives. Marcia Vité is the Comptroller at the IRD.
Read MoreThe National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) moved another step closer to full implementation of the Security Interest in Movable Properties Bill which was passed in parliament in 2022. The establishment of a Collateral Registry of movable assets is vital for the full implementation of the legislation. Director of the NCPC, Lisa Florent-Montoute said the contract for the development of the collateral registry has been awarded to IOS Partners and a kick-start meeting was held in early February to discuss contract management among other matters.
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