Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to pursuing effective social protection and human capital development, even as it strives for shared prosperity, economic growth...

The Government has increased the income band for persons accessing zero percent loans from the National Housing Trust (NHT) from $7,500 to $12,000 per week. “This means that all workers...

The Government has increased the budgetary allocation to the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) by $520 million. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement...

Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Mission Team to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan, has welcomed the Government’s implementation of the amended personal income tax threshold, describing it as...

Experts at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service have indicated strong support for the benefits of the tax reform initiative announced by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, on...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is to spend $8.7 billion this fiscal year to improve the supply of potable water and rehabilitate sewage treatment facilities across the island. Minister of...

The income tax threshold for all Pay As You Earn (PAYE) workers will be increased from $592,800 to $1.5 million, to be implemented in two phases. As a result, some...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the National Housing Trust (NHT) is expected to spend $23.6 billion on housing and other capital expenditure this year....