Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open the doors of its Kingston Revenue Service Centre (KRSC), 1-3 King Street Downtown this Saturday only, March 15, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). The Saturday operation at the location is primarily to support Income Tax filers making the necessary preparations, by hosting a Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP) session ahead of the March,...

The MLSS is alerting the public about fraudulent job advertisements misusing the Ministry’s logo and branding. These false ads claim that the Ministry offers remote job opportunities for unemployed individuals and offer their families and daily earnings of J$8,000- J$18,000. We urge job seekers to verify job opportunities by checking the MLSS website and social media pages before clicking links...

Hundreds of social work professionals, policymakers, academics and students from Jamaica and overseas are expected to participate in the second International Social Work Conference (ISWC), scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon Kamina Johnson-Smith, is expected to give opening remarks. It is organised by...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has emphasised the importance of multilateralism, diplomacy and international cooperation in tackling global challenges. She was presenting a Policy Statement during Ministerial Briefings on day three of Diplomatic Week 2025 at the Ministry’s office in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (March 12). Senator Johnson Smith said the principles...

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, brings greetings during a celebration observing Commonwealth Day at King’s House on Monday (March 10).

The Government has announced an increase in the General Consumption Tax (GCT) exemption threshold from $10 million to $15 million for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, in opening the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 11, said the change is aimed at supporting the growth...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Hurricane Beryl relief cheque beneficiary Lorna Langley (left) while holding her grandson Nickao Beech. Occasion was the cheque handover ceremony at the St. Gabriel's Anglican Church in May Pen, Clarendon, on March 11.