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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

Jamaica Hopeful for New Cuban Medical Mission Agreement – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica remains hopeful for a new arrangement with Cuba, as the existing Cuban Medical Mission comes to an end. “We continue to be hopeful that some agreement… some changes can be...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

JAMRROC to Provide Oversight for NaRRA

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (left), delivers his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, yesterday (March 17). Also pictured are Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Planning, and the Public Service, Julian Robinson (centre), and Opposition Spokesperson for Social Protection and Social Transformation, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke.

Opposition Leader Encourages Integration of Tax Systems to Improve Compliance

Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 12).

Opposition Spokesperson on Finance Makes 2026/27 Budget Debate Presentation

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 10).

2026/27 Citizens’ Budget Guide to Be Released In March

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Gov’t to Launch Fixed Income Trading Platform to Modernise Debt Market

The Government, in partnership with the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), and the Financial Services Commission (FSC), plans to launch the Fixed Income Trading Platform (FITP) in the near term. The FITP will provide a centralised and standardised framework for the listing, trading and management of Government of Jamaica (GOJ) securities. This initiative forms part of...

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Gov’t Prioritising Primary Dealers Reform to Strengthen Debt Market

The Government continues to prioritise reform of the Primary Dealers (PD) System, emphasising that a well functioning framework is essential for the ongoing development of the domestic debt market. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while opening the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 10. She explained that the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams opens the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 10).

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Gov’t Easing Process for Life Insurance Companies to Invest In Corporate Debt

The Government will be taking steps to simplify Regulation 47 of the Insurance Regulation, to make it easier for life insurance companies to invest in corporate debt. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure as she opened the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 10). Mrs. Williams said life...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), meets with Government Trustee, Elece Campbell, at his New Kingston office recently, for discussions on strengthening insolvency services.

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Gov’t Strengthening Insolvency System

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says measures are being advanced to strengthen Jamaica’s insolvency framework. Speaking with JIS News, he said that the focus is in keeping with the Government’s broader agenda to improve the ease of doing business, enhance business protection and recovery mechanisms, and ensure that Jamaica’s regulatory institutions...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives following the recent tabling of the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure at Gordon House.

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Gov’t, IDB To Invest $150M In Cybersecurity Project For 2026/27

A total of $150 million will be allocated in fiscal year 2026/27 to strengthen cybersecurity protection across public institutions and to expand the pool of specialised cybersecurity professionals. The project, entitled ‘Strengthening Cybersecurity in Jamaica’, is jointly funded by the Government of Jamaica and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It commenced in September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in...

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).

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‘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 during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). He shared that reconstruction efforts are...

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).

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

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the out-turns for the 2024/25 academic year confirmed that Jamaica’s education system has regained its stride. “PEP (Primary Exit Profile) and CXC (Caribbean Examinations Council) results surpassed previous cohorts and regional averages, restoring and, in some areas, exceeding pre-[COVID-19] pandemic performance,” he said. The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech...