The Government will continue to build out Jamaica’s infrastructure in the upcoming fiscal year. To this end, a total of $6.3 billion has been allocated to complete the construction of the Harbour View to Port Antonio section of the Southern Coastal Highway Project and commence works on Phase three of the local roadwork construction packages. Also, $10.2 billion has been...

The Government has allocated $120 million to complete the rehabilitation of Fort Rocky in Kingston and the Jam World complex in St. Catherine for use as fully functional 24-hour entertainment zones. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement as he opened the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday...

A total of $19.7 billion has been allocated for the provision of pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the 2024/25 fiscal year. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure as he opened the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 12. Dr. Clarke informed that there has been an increase...

Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, is the new Commissioner of Police. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the announcement during Wednesday’s (March 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Dr. Blake will replace outgoing Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson. He will assume the post on March 19, 2024. Dr. Chang informed that all...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) handled 1,292 complaints and resolved 893 up to February of the current fiscal year, an increase of 24 and 11 respectively, over the similar period in 2022/23. The figures were provided by the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dolsie Allen, who addressed a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. Mrs. Allen informed that most...

Operators of cash courier businesses will benefit from General Consumption Tax (GCT) exemption on the importation of armoured vehicles for two years. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, who made the announcement while opening the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 12), said the measure is aimed at increasing...

Effective April 2024, the personal income tax threshold will move from $1.5 million to $1.7 million. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, while opening the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 12). Dr. Clarke said the measure will cost approximately $9 billion. He also announced...