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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).

Personal Income Tax Threshold Moves to $2 Million

The Government will increase Jamaica’s personal income tax threshold to $2 million over a three-year period, commencing April 1. The announcement was made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, while opening the 2025/26 Budget Debate...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, congratulates Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname, His Excellency Albert Ramdin, on his historic election as the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Monday, March 10, during the 56th Special Session of the General Assembly of the OAS at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, congratulates Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname, His Excellency Albert Ramdin, on his historic election as the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Monday, March 10, during the 56th Special Session of the General Assembly of the OAS at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Foreign Affairs Minister Hails New Secretary General of OAS
Senior Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown.
Senior Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown.

RADA Officers Receiving Livestock Management Training from Mexico
Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles (left), presents a learning clock to Principal of the Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School, Tannia Johnson. Occasion was the official handover of the new Infant Department at the school in St. Thomas on March 10.
Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles (left), presents a learning clock to Principal of the Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School, Tannia Johnson. Occasion was the official handover of the new Infant Department at the school in St. Thomas on March 10.

Barking Lodge Primary Gets $41-Million Infant Department
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new home to Indigent Housing Programme recipient, Enid Brown (third left), in Burnt Savannah, St. Elizabeth, recently. Also participating are (from left) Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams; Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northeastern, Delroy Slowley; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new home to Indigent Housing Programme recipient, Enid Brown (third left), in Burnt Savannah, St. Elizabeth, recently. Also participating are (from left) Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams; Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northeastern, Delroy Slowley; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin.

Indigent Housing Programme Focuses on Climate Resilient Houses

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Chief Executive Officer, e-Gov Jamaica Limited, Anika Shuttleworth.
Technology

Jamaicans Invited to Explore Innovations at Third Annual Digital Gov’t Technology Showcase

Jamaicans are being invited to attend the third annual Digital Government Technology Showcase on March 13. This highly anticipated event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The e-Gov Jamaica Limited (e-Gov Jamaica)-hosted showcase will highlight the transformative role of technology in public-sector operations. Chief Executive Officer, Anika Shuttleworth, is encouraging widespread participation in the event, which...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

Diplomatic Corps Dinner to Be Held on March 13

The Annual Diplomatic Corps Dinner will take place on Thursday (March 13) at King’s House, beginning at 7:00 p.m. This highly anticipated event, hosted by Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, serves as a distinguished occasion for strengthening diplomatic relations and fostering meaningful international partnerships. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, at the JSE’s ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment’ event, held on Monday (March 10) at the JSE offices in downtown Kingston.
Gender Affairs

Gender Equality Critical to National Development – Minister Grange

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and is critical to Jamaica’s economic growth and social development, says Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. “That is why gender equality remains at the heart of Vision 2030, Jamaica’s national development plan,” she said. Minister Grange was addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality...
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Commissioner General of Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Ainsley Powell, gives an overview of the operations of the TAJ during a technical briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Monday (March 10). The briefing is part of activities to mark Diplomatic Week, which runs from March 10 to 14.
Finance & Public Service

TAJ Collecting 80 Per Cent of Payments Online

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is now collecting approximately 80 per cent of its revenue through online platforms. Commissioner General, Ainsley Powell, in making the disclosure said that the development is welcome, as it has significantly reduced the number of business customers visiting the TAJ’s offices to complete transactions such as the filing of income tax returns. He noted, “On March...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre, front row), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 7. He is flanked by State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence.
Fisheries

Gov’t to Prioritise Fisheries Sector Development in Fiscal Year 2025/26

The Government will be placing greater focus on fisheries sector development during fiscal year 2025/26. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, while responding to questions during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on March 7. He said the Government has established a production incentive...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), hands over the certificate signifying the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscription of the Revival Pilgrimage to Watt Town on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List to leader of the Watt Town Revival Group, Bishop Robert Clarke (left). Sharing in the moment is Deputy Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Cardell Wickham. The certificate was handed over during the year’s pilgrimage in Watt Town, St. Ann on March 6.
Culture

Minister Grange Hands Over UNESCO Certificate to Revivalists

It was a celebratory atmosphere as revivalists, dressed in their elaborate multi-coloured robes and head gear received the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) certificate recognising the Pilgrimage to Watt Town on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The document was handed over by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during the annual pilgrimage...
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