We are very fortunate that Hurricane Beryl did not make landfall in Jamaica as the trajectory of the centre of the hurricane Beryl passed 45 miles south of Kingston and continued just off Jamaica’s south coast. Though there was significant damage in sections of the island, in many other parts, including much of Kingston, the ackees and mangoes remain on...

Bank of Jamaica advises that it remains closed to the public today, Thursday, 4 July 2024 and will resume normal operations tomorrow, Friday, 5 July 2024. Further updates regarding the Bank's operations will be communicated via the website (www.boj.org.jm) and social media pages. BOJ is hopeful that everyone is safe and on the path to recovering from the passage of...

The Government has provided $5 million per constituency for emergency hurricane preparations and response efforts. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the nation on Tuesday (July 2) on Hurricane Beryl. He said a meeting with the Parliamentary Caucus was convened to discuss the state of readiness and to apprise the members of...

The Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, led the Jamaican delegation to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meetings in Singapore this week. On the conclusion of the meetings, Minister Clarke issued the following statement from Singapore: I am proud to share that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), at its Plenary in Singapore...

Ground is to be broken in August 2025 to commence work on the National Stadium’s redevelopment into a world-class sports facility. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25). She said the project will be facilitated under...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that as at Friday, July 5, 2024, it is discontinuing the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) service via its online payment platform at jamaicatax.gov.jm. This means, that as of July 5, taxpayers will no longer be able to use the EFT option currently available on TAJ’s website to electronically transfer funds directly from...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is encouraging clients to embrace its latest innovation, the Contactless Clearance Process (CCP). Supervisor for Marine Operations at the JCA, Winston Gray, issued the invitation while speaking during the Government-At-Your-Service Marketplace at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Monday (June 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The CCP facilitates the...