As part of its commitment to foster closer ties with local communities and enhance information sharing and facilitate feedback, the Jamaica Customs Agency rolled-out a new format of its communication initiative "Customs Meets the Community," parish-based engagement that brings Customs directly to the people of Jamaica. The first leg of this community-based initiative, held on Friday, March 22, took the...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding businesspersons that Consumption Taxes for the month of February are due on Thursday, March 28, 2023, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. This is in keeping with the requirement for these taxpayers to make their monthly Consumption Tax Returns and payments on the last working day of the month, after the end of...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is assuring that global best practices are being utilised to address the challenges arising in the 2022 Population and Housing Census, which is ongoing. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday (March 21), Director General, Carol Coy, described developments relating to Jamaica’s 15th Census as “unprecedented”. While the introduction of tablet computers has been...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has launched a National Poverty Reduction Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) Toolkit. It is intended to build the capacity of poverty reduction stakeholders, strengthen service delivery to the poor and vulnerable and increase partnership, collaboration and information sharing. Addressing Thursday’s (March 21) launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St....

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be hosting its ‘Outta Road Tour’ public education campaign on Thursday (March 21) to create awareness about the services provided by the BSJ that support businesses in the tourism sector. This information session will be held at the Hibiscus Lodge Hotel, Ocho Rios, commencing at 10:00 a.m. The initiative is being implemented under...

Operators of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the agriculture sector are being encouraged to consistently adhere to hygiene and food-safety standards and practices. Director General for the Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, says adherence is critical to the export potential of these businesses. “We often find some of the gaps being related to the hygienic...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it has brought forward it’s month-end Saturday Operations to March 23, as the standing last Saturday feature will fall on the Easter holiday weekend. Additionally, the Portmore Tax Office, which usually operates every Saturday, will close on Saturday March 30, in observance of the holiday weekend. The following Tax Offices will...

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is announcing a special one-day Saturday opening on March 23, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the introduction of an e-ticketing system to better facilitate compliance and address long wait times at its Kingston & St. Andrew office. The special Saturday opening, which will be by appointment only, will offer customers an...

The Government continues to enhance the development and protection of the intellectual property (IP) rights of Jamaicans as a key contributor to national development, says Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. “Brand Jamaica and the excellence of our products and services must be protected and not infringed if they are to contribute meaningfully to Jamaica’s growth...