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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 Thursday, February 12.

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

The Government has allocated $950 million to continue phase two of the rehabilitation of agricultural research facilities in fiscal year 2026/27. The provision is contained in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on...

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

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).

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

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).

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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...

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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...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, responds to questions during Mayberry Investments Limited’s Virtual Investor Forum on Wednesday (February 4).

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Private-Sector Collaboration Will Be Key in NaRRA’s Rebuilding Efforts

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has underscored that the private sector will play an integral role in the work that will be undertaken by the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) to fast-track the national rebuilding effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Mrs. Williams was responding to questions regarding avenues for investments on the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on February 3.

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GEMINI Grant Programme to Be Reviewed

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) is working with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) to undertake a review of the GEMINI Grant Programme. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during the Standing Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday (February 3), at Gordon House. “The DBJ is saying that the Gemini programme is under...