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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives.

House Begins Debate on Large-Scale Projects Tax Relief Act

By: Latonya Linton, May 1, 2025
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 29) commenced debate on the Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries (Tax Relief) Act, 2025. The Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries (Tax Relief) (Application)...
Acting Deputy Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards (right), looks at one of 25 tablet computers handed over on Monday (April 28) at ODPEM’s Kingston office, which will assist in Initial Damage Assessment (IDA). Looking on are Acting Senior Director of Preparedness and Emergency Operations, ODPEM, Sophia Mitchell (left), and Director General of ODPEM, Richard Thompson. These tablets, procured by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) under the Adaptation Fund, will facilitate immediate collection, uploading and conveyance of damage assessment data for relief and response coordination through the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).

PHOTOS: PIOJ Hands Over 25 Tablets for Initial Damage Assessment

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers opening remarks on day one of the Make Your Mark Consultants (MYMC) two-day Middle Managers’ Leadership Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (April 29).

Finance Minister Highlights Middle Managers’ Key Role in Jamaica’s Economic Growth

By: Donique Weston, April 29, 2025

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