Dr. Nigel Clarke
Dr. Nigel Clarke is a former Finance Minister of Jamaica who has faced scrutiny regarding the government's oversight of the troubled Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). He disclosed that his office received a concerning report about SSL's operations in 2020, which had not been brought to his attention, and he has since announced policy changes to improve regulation in the financial sector.
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Recent news mentions
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s efforts to design and implement what former head Dr Nigel Clarke described as 'a risk-layering approach to finance risks from natural disasters'.
Cedric Stephens | Accessible insurance still an unmet goal | Business
Jamaica· 2025-11-16
Former Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke increased the annual personal income tax threshold, effective April 1, 2024.
Funding of tax cuts must be explained in debate, says Hyman | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-26
Dr Nigel Clarke noted in 2024 that it confirmed the suspected fraudulent activity and mismanagement at SSL.
Victims in the dark | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-24
Dr Nigel Clarke was tapped to be finance minister but needed a parliamentary seat to be eligible.
Not just a name | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-22
Dr. Nigel Clarke serves as finance minister in Jamaica.
David R. Salmon | Governance reforms that make sense | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-02
Dr Nigel Clarke told Parliament in July 2021 that the investments violated government regulations.
First Rock threatens legal action against PNP's Julian Robinson over 'false, defamatory' post | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-13
When Dr Nigel Clarke was at the bat in the finance ministry, the man at street level gave him high marks.
Mark Wignall | PNP and JLP seeking our hands in marriage | In FocusJamaica· 2025-03-23
Dr Nigel Clarke is the former minister with whom the trade union had an agreement regarding consultation before issuing circulars.
‘That’s in the Budget’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-13
The former finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, had received FSC info.
Mark Wignall | SSL ate and belched in Bolt’s face | In FocusJamaica· 2025-02-23
Dr Nigel Clarke is a former Finance Minister who called for a commission of inquiry into the regulatory failures surrounding the SSL scandal.
‘Raw politicking’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-18
Dr. Nigel Clarke disclosed that his office received a report from the FSC on SSL in April 2020.
Bolt’s lawyer calls out ‘victim-blaming’, says gov't 'failed' to protect SSL investors | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-14