Re-igniting civic pride and love and appreciation for country as tools for national development, were the focus of a Valentine’s Day ‘Love Jamaica Fest’ organised by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) on Friday (Feb. 14) The inaugural Vision 2030 Jamaica event, under the theme: ‘Jamaica, My Valentine’ was held at the AC Hotel in Kingston and online. Delivering the...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has announced a comprehensive evaluation of the Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan. Vision 2030 Jamaica is the country’s first long-term strategic development plan, covering the 21-year period, 2009-2030. It embodies the plans and processes for the realisation of a collective vision, encapsulated in the statement: ‘Jamaica, the Place of Choice to Live, Work,...

The Government has announced a $1.26-trillion Budget, strategically designed to navigate the current economic climate while investing in Jamaica’s long-term prosperity. The Estimates of Expenditure for fiscal year 2025/26 was tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 13) by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The Government plans to fund the Budget from anticipated...

The Government is projecting spending of $1.3 trillion for fiscal year 2025/26. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure as she tabled the Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 13). The sum, which is about the same as the 2024/25 Budget, comprises recurrent expenditure of $1.197 trillion and capital...

Jamaica's financial progress and future plans were outlined in the Throne Speech today (February 13) by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Speaking at the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2025/26 Financial Year, the Custos highlighted legislative reforms specifically relating to the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Act...

Jamaica’s strong economic achievements formed the basis of the traditional Throne Speech, today (February 13), as Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, noted that Jamaica “stands at the dawn of a new chapter in its journey”. Among the accomplishments he highlighted in the Parliament were the historic low...

Taxpayers seeking to benefit from the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) Special Arrears Settlement Programme (SASP) can now take advantage of flexible payment arrangements to settle their outstanding taxes. The programme provides relief by waiving interest, penalties, and surcharges for taxpayers who clear their principal balances by March 31, 2025. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on February...