30% Income Tax Rate Applied to Aggregate Income
During the FY2016/17 Budget presentation, the Hon. Audley Shaw, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, announced that the Income tax threshold would be increased from …
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Education Ministry on Track to Remove all Pit Latrines from Schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is advanced in its efforts to remove pit latrines from all schools by 2017. Minister of State in …
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Each MP to Get $1 Million to Fight Zika
The Ministry of Health, through the National Health Fund, will be providing $1 million to each Member of Parliament to support Zika activities at the …
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Senate Passes Appropriations Bill
The Senate on Tuesday (May 31) passed the Appropriations Bill, which authorises the Government to spend funds allocated in the 2016/17 Budget. The $580 Billion …
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Security Budget has Increased – Minister Shaw
The Government has increased the allocation for national security in the 2016/17 Budget. “The total resources provided is $59.2 billion, up by $2.4 billion from …
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Gov’t to Accelerate National Identification System
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be seeking to speed up the implementation of a National Identification System (NIDS). He …
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Bold and Decisive Measures Will Be Taken to Reduce Crime – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be taking “bold and decisive” measures to significantly reduce crime and violence in the …
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National Policy Office to Be Established
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that a National Policy Office will be established, which will drive the Government’s economic growth strategy. …
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Tax Reform Will Promote Equity – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Government intends to continue the overhaul of the tax system to promote reliability, equity and economic …
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Government to Establish Recreational Spaces Islandwide
The Government will be embarking on a programme to establish recreational spaces across Jamaica. This will be undertaken through collaboration between the Sports Development Foundation …
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BoJ Maintains Presence in Foreign Exchange Market
The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) will be maintaining a presence in the foreign exchange market until it settles. “This presence underscores the Government’s commitment …
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Domestic Violence Coordinator at Every Police Station
The Government is moving to tackle the problem of domestic violence through the implementation of a Domestic Violence Coordinator programme. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. …
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Negotiations Underway For Dry Dock Facility
Negotiations have started between the Government and a German firm to establish a major dry dock facility that has the potential to employ 500 Jamaicans …
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JMA President Hails Prime Minister’s Budget Presentation
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, has hailed the Prime Minister’s 2016 budget presentation for addressing the needs of low income earners. …
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Minister of Finance, Hon. Audley Shaw, Closing Budget Debate Presentation
I wish to once again thank the staff of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and other agencies for their assistance in the …
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$300 Million for Project to Help At-Risk Youth
The Government will be investing $300 million through the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP) and the European Union’s Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP), to benefit hundreds …
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Gov’t Negotiates with Major Investor to Revitalise Rail Service
The Government is negotiating with a major investor to revitalise the country’s rail service at a cost of US$270 million. Making the disclosure on May …
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NHT to Partner for 10,000 Housing Solutions
The National Housing Trust (NHT) will partner with several public and private sector entities to develop more than 10,000 housing solutions over the next four …
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PM says Gov’t Committed to Effective Social Protection
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to pursuing effective social protection and human capital development, even as it strives …
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More Jamaicans to Access Interest-Free Loans from NHT
The Government has increased the income band for persons accessing zero percent loans from the National Housing Trust (NHT) from $7,500 to $12,000 per week. …
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