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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).

Finance Minister Outlines Funding for 2025/26 Budget

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Tuesday (March 11), outlined how the $1.26-trillion Budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year will be funded. Opening the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, Mrs. Williams said...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the ‘Own di Road’ town hall hosted by NCB Capital Markets at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (March 8).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Invest in TransJamaican Highway

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), pauses for a photo opportunity with Ambassadors-Designate to Jamaica during the Group Presentation of Credentials at King’s House on Tuesday (March 11).

PHOTOS: Group Presentation of Credentials for Ambassadors-Designate to Jamaica

Chief Executive Officer at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen.

World Consumer Rights Day to Focus on Sustainable Living

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for the Environment, Hon. Matthew Samuda, converses with European Union Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Erja Askola, during the Global Green Bond Initiative workshop at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Tuesday (March 11).

Jamaica Fast-Tracks Green Bond Market for a Sustainable Future

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

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TAJ to Introduce Regular Saturday Operations

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be introducing Saturday operations at select tax offices in every parish across the island. The move is aimed at improving taxpayer convenience and boosting revenue collection. TAJ currently provides weekend services every last Saturday of the month at selected locations. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure in her...

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

SLB Extends Repayment Period to 10 Years for New Clients

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) will be offering new clients a longer repayment period of 10 years, instead of the current seven and five years. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, announced plans to enhance the SLB’s offerings, during her 2025/26 Budget Debate opening presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11). She indicated...

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Gov’t Earmarks $1B for JPS Prepaid Electricity Programme in 2025/26 Budget

The Government has allocated $1 billion in the 2025/26 Budget to assist the first 20,000 new customers joining the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) prepaid electricity programme. This provision will cover payments for house wirings and inspections, aimed at formalising illegal connections and safely integrating those households into the JPS grid. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval...

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Ministry Commences Discussions with Unions and Associations

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has, so far, received 11 claims as the Government commences discussions with the Unions/Associations for the new contract period. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure as she opened the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11). The Minister informed that the claims were received from...

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Public Bodies Gross Assets Projected to Grow by More Than $100m in 2025/26

The gross assets of Jamaica’s 150 active public bodies are projected to grow by more than $100 million in fiscal year 2025/26. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, while opening the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11). “Public bodies are expected to end the new fiscal...

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, provides an overview of the entity’s operations to stakeholders attending a technical briefing on day one of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s Diplomatic Week. The briefing was held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Monday (March 10).

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JCA Awaiting Senate Approval for New Customs Act by Fiscal Year-End

Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, is anticipating Senate approval of the new Customs Act before the end of this fiscal year. The legislation was passed in the House of Representatives on May 29, 2024, after being reviewed by a Joint Select Committee for approximately 18 months. “I am happy to share that the...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses Tuesday’s (March 11) inaugural Craft and Coffee 2025 event, held at the ROK Hotel in Kingston.

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Event Held to Showcase Jamaican Craft

The inaugural Craft and Coffee 2025, held on Tuesday (March 11), showcased the creative works of Jamaican artisans that can tap into the global US$906.8 billion handicraft market. The event was conceived in response to the need to identify innovative approaches tailored to the needs of the craft industry of Jamaica and aligned with the strategic objective of the Ministry...