Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising taxpayers that the process for filing Objections to Notices of Assessments must be done online effective Tuesday July 1, 2025. Following the effective date, taxpayers will be required to submit Objections using the eServices account on TAJ’s website at www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. This new requirement forms part of the Tax Authority’s continued efforts to improve the...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) advises that although the General Consumption Tax (GCT) Form 4A became available for filing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, through the Revenue Administration Information System (RAIS) eServices platform, the payment due date for GCT remains Monday, June 30, 2025. However, recognizing the recent availability of the form, the Authority has taken the decision to extend the...

In light of the current dry and windy conditions being experienced island-wide, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is issuing a strong advisory to all farmers and rural residents: desist from lighting any form of fire at this time. These weather conditions create an extremely high risk for bush fires, which can lead to severe damage to crops, property, natural...

The following are specific advisories to assist open field and greenhouse crop along with livestock farmers during this Hurricane Season: Crops and Fruit Trees o Check your surroundings for danger from fallen electrical wires o Keep fruit trees no more than 15 feet tall and away from buildings. Cut back tree branches and open the canopy so wind passes through...

Prime Minister Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness is calling on all Jamaicans to take personal and collective responsibility as the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins tomorrow, June 1. Reflecting on the impact of Hurricane Beryl in 2024, which affected several parishes, including Clarendon, Manchester, and St. Elizabeth, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of early preparedness and vigilance....

The Minister of Finance and the Public Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division (FID), effective June 2, 2025. The recruitment/appointment process was managed by the Office of the Services Commissions. Mr. Chung brings over 35 years of extensive experience in accounting and financial management, having served...

Work on the highly anticipated Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement (SPARK) road rehabilitation programme has commenced in the Western Region. The programme will see several road improvement projects being undertaken in phases. With approximately $442 million being earmarked for the first phase of the programme. Community Relations Officer at NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says that work has commenced on...