Government will apply changes to public sector fees and taxes next fiscal year. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, during an early morning sitting of the...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, says the effects of the economic downturn have only made Jamaica's persistent fiscal problems worse. "Our fiscal problems, made worse by the current crisis,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, early this morning announced what he described as "a minimal tax package", with increases on Departure Tax, as well as...

During 2008, forty six of the 235 works contracts monitored by the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) were impacted by variations which resulted in cost overruns in excess of...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding says that in addition to a stand-by arrangement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is giving consideration to providing support for the country's budget. "It...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, has informed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could formally consider the Government's Standby Facility application in November and not...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has called on the private sector for financial assistance...

Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding has indicated that there is a possibility of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) providing Jamaica with budget support, as part of a new agreement...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to consider Jamaica's application in November, due to the delay of the technical team going to Washington and the IMF's participation in the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, has cited increased interest costs and public sector wages, as the main reasons for the approximately $6.3 billion increase in...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has again dismissed criticisms that the Government was passive in its response to implement measures to cushion Jamaica against the impact...