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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 12.

Essex Valley Irrigation Programme Being Advanced In 2026/27 with $940M Gov’t Allocation

The Government will continue advancing the Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme in fiscal year 2026/27 with an additional provision of $904 million. Details of the allocation are outlined in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives following the tabling of the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure at Gordon House, on Thursday, February 12.

$1.08b Allocated to Upgrade TAJ’s revenue System

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 12.

Gov’t Allocates $950m for Phase Two of Agricultural Research Facilities Rehabilitation

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson, addresses participants during the recent Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference in Kingston.

BOJ Highlights Financial Stability as Key Support for Inflation Control

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Chairman, Dr. Wayne Henry (left), engages in discussion with Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, during Tuesday’s (February 17) Contractors and Consultants Procurement Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The conference, which was hosted by JSIF in collaboration with the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), was convened under the theme: ‘Building Partnerships for Stronger Procurement’.

JSIF Chairman Urges Procurement as Key to Jamaica’s Resilience, Recovery and Sustainable Growth

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Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat Launches Final Medium-Term Policy Framework

The Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat has launched the process to develop the final of seven planned Medium‑Term Socio‑Economic Policy Frameworks (MTFs). MTF 2027–2030 was launched during the Vision 2030 Jamaica ‘Love Jamaica Fest’, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday, February 13. Programme Director for the Secretariat, housed at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Peisha...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech titled ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’ during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/2027 Financial Year at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

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Government Targets Eight Million Visitors and Us$10 Billion in Earnings by 2030

The Government has unveiled a strategic roadmap for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, aimed at significantly diversifying its tourism source markets and positioning Jamaica to reach a historic milestone of eight million annual visitors and US$10 billion in earnings by 2030. Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (left), presents the Love Jamaica Champion Award to Sharnette Budd, during the Vision 2030 Jamaica Love Jamaica Fest, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (February 13).

4 weeks ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Jamaicans Encouraged to Renew Their Commitment to the Country

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, is encouraging Jamaicans to use the Valentine’s season as a time to renew their commitment to the nation and fall deeper in love with the country’s potential and the promise of its people. “Love is not a passive emotion. It is a commitment to action. It requires partnership, trust and...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 12).

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Gov’t Projects $29.4B From New Revenue Measures In Fiscal Year 2026/27

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Thursday (February 12) tabled new revenue measures for implementation in fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28. The Government is projected to earn approximately $29.439 billion in fiscal year 2026/27 from these measures. Mrs. Williams explained that the Independent Fiscal Commissioner raised concerns that successive governments have failed to table revenue...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to open the 2026/27 legislative year in Gordon House on Thursday (February 12), under the theme ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’.

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JSEZA Facilitates Nearly US$1B In Investments

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has facilitated nearly US$1 billion in investments, to date. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, noted that these include US$34 million during fiscal year 2025/26. He pointed out that this is among several investments undertaken by the Government in 2025/26, which have strengthened Jamaica’s investment climate, supported micro, small and...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

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Finance Minister Welcomes Fitch’s Affirmation Of ‘Bb-’Credit Rating, Stable Outlook

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has welcomed the latest Fitch Ratings, which has maintained Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-’, with a stable outlook. Fitch, in a statement on February 5, indicated that the Government has a strong decade-plus track record of adhering to a solid fiscal framework, which has resulted in...

1 month ago Finance & Public Service

Sub-Sea Fibre-Optic Cable Project to Cost Up to US$55 Million

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government’s investment in sub-sea fibre-optic cable will reduce connectivity costs and facilitate business to boost economic growth. The Government recently signed a letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber System for the Sub-sea Cable Project, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and resilience. Addressing the meeting...