Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that, effective April 1, 2026, the Income Tax threshold (tax-free amount) was increased to $1,902,360, up from $1,799,376. This adjustment is in keeping with the announcement made by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Fayval Williams, during the 2025 Budget Presentation. At that time, it was outlined that...

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund, JSIF recently announced its highest-ever disbursement for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 totaling JMD$4.11 billion Jamaican Dollars, signaling a period of high performance in project execution. According to an announcement made by Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, “The JSIF during the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 enjoyed a significant growth by performing at its highest...

Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation Audrey Marks has endorsed a landmark partnership between the Jamaica Postal Service (Jamaica Post) and Yassuh Jamaica Limited, describing it as a critical step in modernising public services through digital transformation. Minister Marks is the first government minister to publicly endorse this groundbreaking technology for commercial use in Jamaica. “I...

The Government of Jamaica on Thursday received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, which was dispatched to the island to explore areas where Ethiopia may assist Jamaica's recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The Ethiopian delegation was led by State Minister His Excellency Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye. The delegation was received at Jamaica...

Jamaica Post wishes to reassure the public that outbound mail services remain active. However, like many postal administrations globally, we continue to experience temporary restrictions affecting some destinations due to flight shortages, airline capacity constraints, and international policy changes. We also take note of the recent Gleaner article and welcome the opportunity to provide additional clarity. We understand the impact...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it continues to experience technical issues affecting the the processing of same day drivers licence. This disruption follows a recent scheduled maintenance activity that has impacted all Tax Offices, affecting Driver’s Licences both new and renewals. All other services including the payment of taxes and other related motor vehicle transactions remains...

The Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications wish to advise the public and relevant agencies of the protocol for authorized aid and relief vehicles, following the resumption of normal tolling operations after Hurricane Melissa. Effective Monday, November 10, 2025, the new protocol ensures that all humanitarian and emergency response vehicles can move swiftly through the toll corridors to deliver essential...