With the introduction of a number of tax reform measures on June 1, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) have put strategies in place to meet an expected influx of queries from taxpayers. This was disclosed by Technical Specialist at TAJ, Donna Newman and Collector of Customs, (JCA) (Kingston), Karlene Henry as they addressed a JIS Think...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips has reiterated that notwithstanding some of the challenges that exist in the micro financing sector, it remains an area of critical focus for the Government. He says this has been demonstrated over the past several years by deliberate strategies to address the constraints facing the sector. Minister Phillips was addressing...

The Government has completed a wide ranging compensation policy for the public service. Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, made the disclosure during her 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. “We decided that we needed to develop an instrument...

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...

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...

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,”...

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...