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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official launch of Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union Limited at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston recently.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official launch of Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union Limited at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston recently.

Credit Unions Key to Wealth Creation and Economic Strength – PM Holness

Credit unions empower individuals to build wealth, strengthen local economies and create a more resilient and inclusive financial system says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “In today’s world, where access to financial services can determine whether a...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 13.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 13.

Enhancing Resilience of Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas Project Gets $249 Million
Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right) and Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Conrad Harris (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a ceremony held at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, downtown Kingston offices today (February 26). Witnessing the signing are Chairman of the JSB, Daemion McLean (second left) and Principal of the JSE e-Campus, Kevin Powell (right). Also present is Marketing and Communications Manager at the JSE, Neville Ellis (standing).
Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right) and Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Conrad Harris (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a ceremony held at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, downtown Kingston offices today (February 26). Witnessing the signing are Chairman of the JSB, Daemion McLean (second left) and Principal of the JSE e-Campus, Kevin Powell (right). Also present is Marketing and Communications Manager at the JSE, Neville Ellis (standing).

JSE and the Jamaica Society for the Blind Sign MOU
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) in discussion with Chairman, White River Fish Sanctuary and Marine Association, Belinda Collier Morrow (centre) and Sanctuary Manager, White River Marine Association and Fish Sanctuary, Reanne McKenzie, during the official launch of the project dubbed ‘A Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean’ at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona on July 19, 2022.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) in discussion with Chairman, White River Fish Sanctuary and Marine Association, Belinda Collier Morrow (centre) and Sanctuary Manager, White River Marine Association and Fish Sanctuary, Reanne McKenzie, during the official launch of the project dubbed ‘A Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean’ at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona on July 19, 2022.

$234 Million Allocated to Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean Project
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, delivers his presentation during Monday’s (February 24) Quarterly Press Conference at the BOJ in downtown Kingston.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, delivers his presentation during Monday’s (February 24) Quarterly Press Conference at the BOJ in downtown Kingston.

Bank of Jamaica Holds Policy Rate at Six Per Cent

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Finance & Public Service

$73 Million to Complete Christiana Tax Office

The Government has budgeted $73 million to complete construction of the Christiana Tax Office in Manchester and facilitate its handover in the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26. Up to December 2024, construction of the building was 90 per cent complete. The sum is earmarked in the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

$250 Million to Complete United Nations House

The Government has allocated $250 million to complete the renovation of Block 11 at 14-16 Port Royal Street in Kingston, for use as the United Nations House offices. This is contained in the 2025/2026 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The funds will...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Benefiting from Fiscal Discipline – PM

Jamaica is reaping the benefits of fiscal discipline, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “Because we've built resilience into our fiscal programme, we have buffers, so when Hurricane Beryl struck, we didn’t have to borrow. We didn’t borrow a cent,” Dr. Holness said. He shared that among other things, the government was able to disburse over 14,000...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre) and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, look at food items produced by local small business, Chef’s Choice. Occasion was a tour of booths at the Ministry’s recent MSME Business Roadshow at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon. Business owner, Sophia Williams, observes.
CommerceFinance & Public ServiceIndustryInvestment

Positive Economic Impact from MSME Business Roadshow

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, has hailed the MSME Business Roadshow series, noting that the events are expected to have a positive impact on the Jamaican economy. He noted that the successes derived from the execution of the events, organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, are far-reaching, contributing to the...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right); Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (second left); and Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (ISB), Kayla Grant, admire jewellery made by small-business owner, Carl Willis. Occasion was a tour of booths at the Ministry’s MSME Business Roadshow at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon on Thursday (February 20).
Finance & Public Service

Increased Financing for MSMEs

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting a growth in financing support to the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector. Data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) indicate that loans to local business firms increased by 18.5 per cent in 2023 relative to 2022. Government initiatives such as the provision of funds to organisations for on-lending, tax incentives...
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Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsJamaican DiasporaPrime Minister

PM Welcomes Latest Fitch Ratings

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the latest Fitch Ratings, which has affirmed Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-’, with the outlook remaining positive. “Jamaica’s BB- ratings reflect stronger governance than the peer median. What does that mean? That Jamaica’s management is better than countries in its peer group. It reflects significant progress...
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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (left), points out that the island is not in a recession, during a press briefing at the Don Mills Training Room, PIOJ, 16 Oxford Road, on Wednesday (February 19). He is joined by Senior Director at the PIOJ, James Stewart (right).
Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Director General Says Jamaica Not in Recession

Jamaica is not in a recession, despite recent economic challenges, says Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry. Speaking at a PIOJ Quarterly press briefing, today (February 19), at the Don Mills Training Room, Dr. Henry addressed concerns about the island's economic performance, citing a comprehensive analysis of key indicators. "While we acknowledge the downturn...
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