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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan.

47 Bridges to Be Repaired

The Government will be fixing 47 bridges across the island under the Accelerated Bridge Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan, in making the disclosure, said that several of these bridges...

Partner at Signature Creed and Associates (SCA), Kevon McIntosh, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on March 16. He disclosed that the Caribbean CFO Virtual Summit is slated for March 24 and 25.

Public and Private-Sector CFOS Encouraged to Register for Virtual Summit

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

Gov’t to Advance Public Procurement (Set-asides) Framework in 2026/27

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 Spokesman Proposes Electronic Invoicing System For TAJ

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), shares the lens with Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Group, Frank James (right), and President of the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA), Keith Wellington, during the handover of a symbolic sponsorship cheque at the official launch of the 2026 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Arena in Kingston, on Wednesday (March 11).

ISSA/Gracekennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships to Honour Recovery and Renewal

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).

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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...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (March 11) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Significant Share of $1.4t Budget to Fund Post- Hurricane Reconstruction

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, announced that a significant portion of the national Budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be allocated to rebuilding infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Highlighting a record breaking $1.4-trillion allocation for the 2026/27 financial year, the Minister underscored the urgent need to repair extensive damage across western...

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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 Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (March 11) post‑Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, where she provided a synopsis of her opening 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation, delivered in the House of Representatives on March 10.

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Finance Minister Assures Jamaica Prepared for Oil Price Fluctuations Amid Middle East Conflict

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has assured the public that Jamaica is well positioned to manage fluctuations in global oil prices stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking during Wednesday’s (March 11) post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, Mrs. Williams highlighted the Net International Reserves (NIR), currently standing at US$6.8 billion,...

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Finance Minister Responds to Budget Concerns in Fiscal Commissioner Report

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has responded to concerns highlighted in the Independent Fiscal Commission’s report, published on its website, regarding the Government’s Budget figures. The Commission was established to analyse the Government’s Budget and provide an independent, secondary opinion. Opening the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 10), Mrs....

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NIR Stands Strong at US$6.8 Billion

Jamaica’s Net International Reserves (NIR) stands strong at US$6.839 billion as at March 5, covering 36 weeks of imports of goods and services. “The global international benchmark is 12 weeks, meaning, it’s considered adequate for a country if its gross reserves cover 12 weeks of goods and services imports. Jamaica has 36 weeks. Our NIR is strong!” declared Finance and...