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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is greeted by President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

‘Priority 1’ Schools Damaged By Hurricane Melissa to Be Fully Repaired This Year

Educational institutions damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa and classified as ‘Priority 1’ will be fully repaired within the calendar year. This was announced by Governor-General (G-G), His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in his Throne Speech...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

G-G Affirms That Jamaica’s Education System Has Regained Its Stride

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to open the 2026/27 legislative year in Gordon House on Thursday (February 12), under the theme ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’.

JSEZA Facilitates Nearly US$1B In Investments

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20. Seated at left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

New Legislation to Be Introduced to Expand Redevelopment Zones

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).

Jamaica Developing AI-Learning Assistant

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

11 months ago BudgetPrime MinisterTransport

60 Buses to Launch Dedicated School Bus System by September 2025

Students in rural Jamaica will begin benefiting from a dedicated school-bus system in September 2025. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Dr. Holness said phase one is already under way, with the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC)...

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the house of Representatives on Tuesday (March 18) at Godon House.

11 months ago BudgetFinance & Public ServiceParliament

Opposition Leader Hails Reduction in Murders

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, is welcoming the decline in the murder rate, so far, this year. “This year, murders are down quite significantly, 30 per cent down versus last year (2024), a trend which every well-thinking Jamaica wishes to continue,” Mr. Golding said. He was making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the house of Representatives...

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).

11 months ago BudgetBudget 2025/2026Finance & Public Service

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...

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).

11 months ago BudgetFinance & Public Service

Single Tax Rate on Dividends to Attract Investors

The Government will be applying a single tax rate of 15 per cent to dividends for resident and non-resident companies and individuals, which is expected to make Jamaica more attractive to both local and foreign investors. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure when she opened the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of...

11 months ago BudgetBudget 2025/2026CommerceFinance & Public Service

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...

11 months ago BudgetFinance & Public Service

Gov’t Set to Roll Out Public Sector Pay-for-Performance System in 2025/26

As fiscal year 2025/26 approaches, the Government plans to undertake significant implementation of the pay-for-performance element of the new public-sector compensation system. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure as she opened the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11). “We have begun the conversations with our union partners...

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

11 months ago BudgetDevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Gov’t Moves to Update Income Tax Relief Act for Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries

The Government is in the process of repealing and updating the Income Tax Relief (Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries) Act to, “ensure that it is fit for purpose” according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The revamped legislation is expected to offer a range of tax benefits to large-scale investors. Minister Williams, who was delivering...