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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

Gov’t Focused on Shared Prosperity – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fostering shared prosperity, with an emphasis on economic transformation and empowerment. Dr. Holness, who was making his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

24 Interceptor Vessels Being Acquired for Border Patrol
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

RWSL Embarking on Six CDB-Funded Projects to Transform Access for Over 38,000 Jamaicans
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

PM Announces Increases in NHT Loan Limits
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).

Natural-Disaster Risk Financing Ensured Swift Recovery from Severe Weather Events – Minister Williams

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$28-Billion Three-Year Water Infrastructure Project for Western Jamaica

The Government is to spend $28 billion on a three-year project to improve the water infrastructure in western Jamaica. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Dr. Holness informed that that the severe drought that affected western Jamaica disproportionately,...
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$200 Million for HOPE for Children Trust Fund

The HOPE for Children Trust Fund, which will provide long-term savings accounts for eligible Jamaican children, will be seeded with $200 million by the Government in the upcoming fiscal year. The announcement was made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (March 20). Dr....
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Chairman, Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) Advisory Committee, Keith Duncan (left), and IFC Commissioner, Courtney Williams (second left), converse with other members of the entity’s administration. They include Advisory Committee Member, Nancy Pinchas, and Deputy Commissioners, Fabian Lewis (second right) and Hugh Morris. The interaction occurred during the IFC’s inaugural press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (March 17).
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2025/26 Budget Deemed Credible by the Independent Fiscal Commission

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) has determined that the 2025/26 Budget currently being debated in the House of Representatives is credible, based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections. According to Commissioner, Courtney Williams, Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable. He was speaking during the IFC’s inaugural press conference on Monday (March 17) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New...
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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).
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GCT Exemption Threshold for MSMEs Increased to $15 Million

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...
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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).
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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 the budget will be funded with $949.5 billion of tax revenues; $139.8 billion of non-tax revenues; $812 million of bauxite...
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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).
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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...
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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).
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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...
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