Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 4th quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self-employed Statutory Payments are due on Friday, December 15, 2023. These include: Estimated Corporate Income Tax (4th quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (4th quarter) Stamp Duty (4th quarter) Trade Licence Withholding Tax Additionally, Employer’s Monthly Statutory Payroll Deductions (S01) for the month of...

Effective Sunday, December 10, 2023, new traffic arrangements will be in effect for the town of Mandeville. The changes will come on the completion of a near 75 – million dollar traffic improvement programme, implemented by the National Works Agency (NWA). Come Sunday, Caledonia Road will function as a one-way corridor from the direction of Scotiabank to the New Green...

Jamaica successfully secured a seat on Category “C” of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, on Friday, December 1, following elections held at the 33rd Assembly in London, England. Jamaica successfully secured 120 votes from 168 votes, with a 20th position in the 33rd IMO Council’s Election. This means the country will serve another two-year term on the Council, 2024-2025....

Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton MP has expressed his deep regret at the passing of Former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Eitenne earlier this morning. Dr. Tufton has described her as a dynamic leader, who provided strategic guidance to the Region and was instrumental in several public health initiatives including...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has taken another step along its digital road map, with the introduction of its first non-cash location in the Cross Roads area. The cashless office located in the Regal Plaza, 15B Old Hope Road, Cross Roads becomes operational on Friday, December 1, 2023, and will operate the standard opening hours (Mon – Wed 8:30 a.m. –...

An American citizen was detained by Customs Officers at the Norman Manley International Airport, and subsequently arrested by law enforcement officers, on Tuesday (Nov. 21) for attempting to smuggle an undisclosed quantity of ganja into the country. The individual, whose identity is being withheld pending ongoing investigations, was also found in possession of a large quantity of laced edibles concealed...

The investment by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) in the Bucknor Multipurpose Centre in Clarendon is proof of sustainability nine years later. The recent opening of the Homework Centre by the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen on October 31, 2023, highlights the unwavering commitment of the residents to the development of their community. The JSIF’s...