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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is in discussion with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, during the recent opening ceremony for the Jamaica Blue Economy Framework Project stakeholders’ validation workshop held at AC Hotel by Marriott in St. Andrew.
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is in discussion with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, during the recent opening ceremony for the Jamaica Blue Economy Framework Project stakeholders’ validation workshop held at AC Hotel by Marriott in St. Andrew.

Jamaica Advancing Sustainable Development Agenda

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting continued progress in advancing the country’s sustainable development agenda aimed at ensuring long-term economic stability, environmental protection, and social well-being. As outlined in its latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ), the...
Representatives from SCJ Holdings Limited erect a
Representatives from SCJ Holdings Limited erect a 'No Trespassing' sign on former sugar lands in Trelawny as part of measures to stem the illegal occupation and unauthorised sale of such properties across the island.

SCJ Holdings Intensifies Measures to Curb Illegal Sale, Occupation of Former Sugar Lands
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann.
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann.

Finance Ministry Launches Annual National Budget Secondary School Tour April 14
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

PIOJ Reports Notable Milestones by Health Sector Despite Challenges
Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (left), delivers remarks during a ceremony to commemorate the Loan Contract between the Government and the Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) for the continuation of the Public Sector Transformation Programme. The event was held at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on March 27. Also pictured (from second left) are Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams; IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Natacha Marzolf; and Lead Specialist in State Modernisation at the IDB, Mauricio Garcia.
Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (left), delivers remarks during a ceremony to commemorate the Loan Contract between the Government and the Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) for the continuation of the Public Sector Transformation Programme. The event was held at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on March 27. Also pictured (from second left) are Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams; IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Natacha Marzolf; and Lead Specialist in State Modernisation at the IDB, Mauricio Garcia.

85 Public-Sector Entities Now Utilising Gov’t’s Integrated Payroll and HR System

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Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Increase in Income Tax Threshold Now in Effect

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that, effective April 1, 2026, the Income Tax threshold (tax-free amount) was increased to $1,902,360, up from $1,799,376. This adjustment is in keeping with the announcement made by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Fayval Williams, during the 2025 Budget Presentation. At that time, it was outlined that...
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Senior Deputy Governor, Bank of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Robinson, responds to questions during an interview with JIS News on April 1.
Finance & Public Service

BOJ Managing Foreign Exchange Market Conditions

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is actively managing foreign exchange market conditions, to ensure that movements in the foreign exchange rate do not result in a significant increase in inflation. Inflation is the general level of increases in the prices of goods and services. The central bank’s main foreign exchange tool is the Bank of Jamaica Foreign Exchange Intervention Trading...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), at the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) 2025/26 Western Campus Annual Business Seminar, held at the SeaGarden Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 1. With the Minister (from left) are Associate Head of School of Business Administration at UTech, Western Campus, Petula Senior; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford; UTech Western Campus’ Acting Dean of the College of Business & Management (COBAM), Olubusola Akinladejo; UTech Western Campus Administrator, Janet McLean, and students.
EducationFinance & Public Service

Government Expands Access to Tertiary Education

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is expanding access to tertiary education by investing heavily in student financing, through the revamped Student Loan Bureau (SLB). “Let me reiterate the Government's unwavering commitment to ensuring that no Jamaican is denied access to tertiary education due to financial constraints. You can take the message to...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), is greeted by Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles (left), on arrival at the Bank
Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

JSE Launches Platform for Electronic Trading of GOJ Bonds

A platform for the electronic listing and trading of Government of Jamaica (GOJ) bonds on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has been officially launched. A joint initiative between the JSE and the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), the platform transforms the local debt market by offering increased transparency, real-time trading, and easier access for buying and selling securities. Trading is conducted...
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Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, addresses Tuesday’s (March 31) quarterly press briefing held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

CPI Falls 0.9 Per Cent In February 2026

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February 2026 fell by 0.9 per cent compared with January 2026. The CPI tracks changes in the general price level of consumer goods and services purchased by private households. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that the main driver of the monthly inflation rate in February 2026 was the category ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic...
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Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair (left), converses with fellow STATIN executives, during Tuesday’s (March 31) quarterly press briefing held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Sharing the conversation (from second left) are Director of the Economic Accounting Division, Chandar Henry; Acting Director of Administrative Statistics, Siomara McDonald; and Acting Deputy Director General and Director, Surveys Division, Dr. Natalee Simpson.
Finance & Public Service

Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.6 Per Cent in January 2026

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has reported that the country’s unemployment rate stood at 3.6 per cent in January 2026, down slightly from 3.7 per cent recorded in January 2025. According to STATIN, the total number of unemployed persons declined to 51,500, compared with 54,500 in January 2025. However, in the parishes most affected by Hurricane Melissa, unemployment rose...
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