The Jamaica Customs Agency’s (JCA) fleet of patrol boats has increased to two, following the acquisition of a 27-foot Boston Whaler vessel. The boat, named the ‘Skip McLaughlin’, was procured from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Marine Division under a partnership between the agencies. It joins the ‘Skip Jack’, also acquired from the JCF and which the JCA has been...

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has applauded the Jamaica Customs Agency’s (JCA) $59.3-billion revenue intake for the first four months of the 2016/17 fiscal year. The figure, which covers the period April to July, is just over $400 million or 0.76 per cent above the $58.9 billion target. It incorporates tax revenue generated from import duty, General...

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has hailed the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) as an important stakeholder in the country’s development. He said that in addition to revenue collections at the ports, the entity plays a key role in ensuring national safety and security. This is through monitoring of shipments to prevent the entry or export of contraband...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reporting net revenue of $44.136 billion, for the first quarter of the 2016/17 financial year (April to June), surpassing its target by $2.183 billion or 5.2 per cent. Chief Executive Officer of the JCA, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, made the disclosure during a press briefing held at the agency’s head office, New Port East,...

The Forum on Markets Innovation and Capital (FOROMIC) conference will be held from October 24 to 26 in Montego Bay, St. James. FOROMIC is a space where business and financial institutions, particularly those working in microfinance and with micro, small, and medium enterprises, are able to showcase innovative products and services. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, gave details...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) workers, who are taking home more pay as a result of the first phase of increase in the income tax threshold, to spend the money responsibly. He was speaking during yesterday’s (July 26) sitting of the House of Representatives. A total of 251,800 PAYE workers have benefited from...

Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, says the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is redoubling its efforts to improve revenue collection by implementing targeted strategies. These, he says, include revamping the JCA’s operations and boosting manpower to better position the agency to work with clients in achieving improved compliance. The JCA’s Chief Executive Officer was addressing a Kiwanis Club of...