Taxpayers seeking to benefit from the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) Special Arrears Settlement Programme (SASP) can now take advantage of flexible payment arrangements to settle their outstanding taxes. The programme provides relief by waiving interest, penalties, and surcharges for taxpayers who clear their principal balances by March 31, 2025. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on February...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in collaboration with the HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and CHOICES, will host National Career Awareness Week 2025 from February 9-14 under the theme: ‘Career Success through Self Development’. This annual observance aims to empower students at all levels to make informed career choices and enhance their future through education, entrepreneurship and...

Jamaican businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of the island's existing trade agreements to boost competitiveness and expand into new markets. Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton, highlighted the significant opportunities available through these agreements, many of which, she said, are currently underutilised. She was speaking at the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, is assuring egg farmers that their call for the removal of the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on eggs is being heard by the Ministry. “I know this issue is close to your hearts, and rightfully so. You have consistently and passionately advocated for the removal of...

The more than 4,000 residents of Dalvey in St. Thomas can now access free and safe community Wi-Fi to improve their quality of life, thanks to the Universal Service Fund (USF). The Wi-Fi hotspot was launched in Dalvey square on Thursday (February 6), bringing the total number of communities benefiting from this USF initiative to well over 320. Newly minted...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says councillors and administrators of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) have a vital role to play in the Corporate Area’s development and the delivery of services to residents. “Your responsibility over the capital city, as well as townships and communities in urban and rural St. Andrew, is...

Three schools in rural Jamaica have expressed gratitude to the Japanese Embassy, following the signing of grant agreements on Wednesday (February 5) to purchase much-needed school buses. The funds, totalling $28.8 million, will facilitate the acquisition of two 29-seater Toyota Coaster buses and one 15-seater bus for the institutions under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Project. The beneficiaries...