The Revenue Appeals Division (RAD) is reporting a major reduction in its appeals backlog from 466 to 68 cases over the last three years. The reduction is among achievements under...

Aggrieved taxpayers are being advised to contact the Revenue Appeals Division (RAD) to appeal decisions made by the Revenue Commissioners. “For those taxpayers who have in your possession a decision...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke has approved the extension of existing COVID-19 compliance relaxation mechanisms. The Minister first announced the relaxation as part...

Residents of Mt. Salem, in St. James, are lauding the Government for the compassionate grant in their time of need. One recipient, Ruby Grant, told JIS News that she is...

Earlier this year, Bank of Jamaica indicated a willingness to consider the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a step further, the Bank is now formally inviting interested...

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) will be providing grants totalling more than $16 million to 325 tertiary students for the 2020/21 academic year. The grants are available to...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has announced the appointment of Deputy Governor in charge of its Research and Economic Programming Division, and Financial Stability, Dr. Wayne Robinson, as the new...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has revised the Consumer Price Index (CPI), using the 2017 Household Expenditure Survey. Introduced in April 2020, the new CPI series reflects the expenditure...