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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his presentation in the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his presentation in the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

Gov’t Extends Duty Concession to Mid-Sized Commercial Vehicles Used by Farmers

The 20 per cent duty concession, which currently applies to pickup trucks used by farmers, will now be extended to include other mid-sized commercial vehicles typically utilised in farming. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

Minimum Wage Moves to $16,000 June 1
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).

Natural-Disaster Risk Financing Ensured Swift Recovery from Severe Weather Events – Minister Williams
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.
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.

Opposition Leader Hails Reduction in Murders
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (seated left), and Founder/Executive Director of Young Women of Purpose (YWOP)/Young Men of Purpose (YMOP), Lanisia Rhoden (seated second left), sign a contract for the training of 50 entrepreneurs under the Realise, Embrace, Achieve Your Purpose (REAP) Entrepreneurship Programme, at the PIOJ offices in Kingston on Monday (March 17). Observing are Human Resource Director, PIOJ, Sandra Ward (seated front, right); and (standing from left) are Technical Specialist, PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Latoya Richards Franklin; and Senior Programmes, Apprenticeship/Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Support Unit Director, HEART/ NSTA Trust, Marlon Johnson.
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (seated left), and Founder/Executive Director of Young Women of Purpose (YWOP)/Young Men of Purpose (YMOP), Lanisia Rhoden (seated second left), sign a contract for the training of 50 entrepreneurs under the Realise, Embrace, Achieve Your Purpose (REAP) Entrepreneurship Programme, at the PIOJ offices in Kingston on Monday (March 17). Observing are Human Resource Director, PIOJ, Sandra Ward (seated front, right); and (standing from left) are Technical Specialist, PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Latoya Richards Franklin; and Senior Programmes, Apprenticeship/Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Support Unit Director, HEART/ NSTA Trust, Marlon Johnson.

50 Entrepreneurs to Receive Business Support Under REAP

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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).
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...
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Registration is now open for the 2025 Public Sector Debate Competition. Interested ministries, departments and agencies are to complete the registration form before the March 28 deadline.
Finance & Public Service

Registration Opens for 2025 Public Sector Debate Competition

Registration is now open for the fourth staging of the Public Sector Debate Competition. Interested ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are being asked to complete the registration form via the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) website at www.publicsectortransformation.gov.jm. The competition, scheduled to take place between April and July 2025, will engage teams in parliamentary-style debating on matters relating to public-sector transformation...
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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).
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...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official launch of Infiniti Cooperative Credit Union Limited at AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston recently.
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Prime Minister Encourages Savings Culture Amid Record-Low Unemployment in Jamaica

As the country enjoys historically low unemployment rates, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, encourages Jamaicans to save a portion of their income and embrace fiscal prudence. Jamaica’s unemployment rate has stood at a record low 3.5 per cent as of October 2024. This represents a decrease from the previous record of 3.6 per cent in July 2024,...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers her maiden Budget presentation in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 11).
Finance & Public Service

$2 Billion in Support to MSMES

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has been allocated $2 billion in the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure to support funding to the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while delivering the opening presentation in the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers the opening presentation in the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representative on Tuesday (March 11).
Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Programming Passage of Virtual Assets Service Provider Bill in 2025/26

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) Bill is being programmed for passage in Parliament during fiscal year 2025/26, signalling Jamaica’s commitment to financial integrity. She made the disclosure during her opening 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11). Mrs. Williams said the Bill...
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Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Income Tax Support Session at King Street Tax Office this Saturday

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open the doors of its Kingston Revenue Service Centre (KRSC), 1-3 King Street Downtown this Saturday only, March 15, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). The Saturday operation at the location is primarily to support Income Tax filers making the necessary preparations, by hosting a Special Taxpayer Assistance Programme (STAP) session ahead of the March,...
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