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Technical Specialist at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Donna Newman outlines new tax reform measures at a JIS Think Tank on June 2, 2014 at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
Technical Specialist at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Donna Newman outlines new tax reform measures at a JIS Think Tank on June 2, 2014 at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

Government Entities Begin Filing GCT on Purchases

All Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are now required to file General Consumption Tax (GCT) on government purchases, effective June 1, 2014. This change forms part of the government’s ongoing tax reform programme and is a critical aspect of...
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (right), and Chairman of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, Gary Peart, arrive at the inaugural Gaming Industry Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on May 29.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (right), and Chairman of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, Gary Peart, arrive at the inaugural Gaming Industry Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on May 29.

Government Reviewing Bids for Three Casinos
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley; Chairman of the BGLC, Gary Peart; and Chairman, Jamaica Racing Commission, Linton Walters, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Gaming Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley; Chairman of the BGLC, Gary Peart; and Chairman, Jamaica Racing Commission, Linton Walters, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Gaming Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29.

Gaming Among Highest Earning Industries
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), addresses stakeholders at the inaugural Gaming Industry Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29. Also pictured is: Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), addresses stakeholders at the inaugural Gaming Industry Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29. Also pictured is: Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley.

Plans Far Advanced for Merger of JRC and BGLC
Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, giving keynote address at the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 95th annual general meeting, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on May 29.
Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, giving keynote address at the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 95th annual general meeting, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on May 29.

Government Completes Compensation Policy for Public Service

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Finance & Public Service

TAJ Carrying Out Raft of Measures to Collect Taxes

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues to institute a slew of measures to improve service and tax collection at revenue offices across the island. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Communications at TAJ, Meris Haughton, noted the drive to improve online filing and payment of taxes. Individuals, including those living overseas, can now pay property taxes online with a credit card...
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Finance & Public Service

TAJ to Use Data from Companies to Track Down Tax Dodgers

As part of the Government’s continued drive to increase collections, Tax Administration Jamaica will be collaborating with third party entities to get information on tax dodgers. Director of Communications at the TAJ, Meris Haughton, told JIS News that under the Revenue Administration (Amendment) Act 2013, companies will be able to share information about their contractors with the TAJ. Ms. Haughton...
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), addresses stakeholders at the inaugural Gaming Industry Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29. Also pictured is: Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley.
Finance & Public Service

Strides Being Made to Improve Profitability of CTL

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says significant strides are being made towards improving the profitability and the operational capacity of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL). “With all the effort being made to become profitable, CTL now continues its thrust to generate revenue and further reduce its debt by [implementing] new policies and initiatives,”...
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley; Chairman of the BGLC, Gary Peart; and Chairman, Jamaica Racing Commission, Linton Walters, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Gaming Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29.
Finance & Public Service

Modern and Effective Regulations Central to Success of Gaming Industry

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says a modern and effective legal and regulatory framework is central to the success of the gaming industry. Mr. Dalley said in this vein, the Government has been actively updating the legislative framework to empower the various gaming commissions to adequately monitor and regulate the sector. The...
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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.
Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Travels to Europe for Discussions

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, will be travelling to the United States, London, and other European cities next month to meet with several financial institutions. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet has approved travel for a delegation, led by the Minister, from June 10-20. “The meetings are to apprise the international capital...
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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), is greeted by Lt. Col. Dillon Lobban (right), at the 47th annual Victoria Cross Dinner, held at the Jamaica Officers’ Club, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on May 22. At centre is Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson.
Finance & Public Service

Importance of the JDF Highlighted

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) remains an essential element of the nation’s institutional framework. “It has its own unique and autonomous space in the nation’s framework of institutions and it is for that reason that we have continued, within our limited resources, to provide, such as we have, to...
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