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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 18).

Locally Recruited Employees of World Bank Exempted from Paying Income Tax

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 19), passed legislation to allow for the exemption of locally recruited employees of the World Bank from the payment of income tax. The legislation, Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Act, was piloted by Minister...

Finance Minister to Appoint Private-Sector Members of TAJ Board

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, speaks during Wednesday’s (February 19) quarterly media briefing at the agency’s offices in New Kingston.

PIOJ Projects Growth Rebound for First Quarter of 2025

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 13.

$135m Allocated for the SPIRO Project

Caption Chairman of the National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCNCD), Professor Trevor Ferguson.

Reigniting Civic Pride and Love for Jamaica

12 months ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ to Undertake Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan Evaluation

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,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives during Thursday’s (February 13) tabling of the Estimates of Expenditure for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

12 months ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Unveils Strategic 2025/26 Budget That Prioritises Recovery and Sustainable Growth

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...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 13).

12 months ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

$1.3-Trillion Budget Tabled for 2025/26

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...

Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (centre), who deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, arrives at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13), to deliver the Throne Speech, at the ceremonial opening of Parliament.

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Financial Progress and Future Plans Outlined in Throne Speech

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...

Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), who deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the Guard of Honour, at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday, February 13. Custos Fuller delivered the Throne Speech.

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Throne Speech Reaffirms Jamaica’s Economic Achievements

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...

Deputy Commissioner General, Operations, Tax Administration Jamaica, Dave Jeffery, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on February 7.

12 months ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

TAJ Establishes Programme to Help Taxpayers Settle Outstanding Sums

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...

Deputy Commissioner General, Operations, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Dave Jeffery, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Friday (February 7).

12 months ago Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

$2 Billion Collected to Date Under TAJ Special Arrears Settlement Programme

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has collected $2 billion under their Special Arrears Settlement Programme (SASP), since its launch in January. The programme is specially designed to waive/remit Interest, Penalty and Surcharge (IPS) accrued, once outstanding principal taxes are paid by March 31, 2025. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on...