New legislation will be introduced by December 2025 to expand redevelopment zones, streamline approvals, and enhance incentives under the urban redevelopment process. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...

The Government is developing a Jamaica Learning Assistant (JLA) in its continued thrust to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for national development. The disclosure was made by Prime...

Students in rural Jamaica will begin benefiting from a dedicated school-bus system in September 2025. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution...

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, is welcoming the decline in the murder rate, so far, this year. “This year, murders are down quite significantly, 30 per cent down versus...

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) has determined that the 2025/26 Budget currently being debated in the House of Representatives is credible, based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections. According to Commissioner,...

The Government will be applying a single tax rate of 15 per cent to dividends for resident and non-resident companies and individuals, which is expected to make Jamaica more attractive...

The Government has announced an increase in the General Consumption Tax (GCT) exemption threshold from $10 million to $15 million for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Minister of Finance...

As fiscal year 2025/26 approaches, the Government plans to undertake significant implementation of the pay-for-performance element of the new public-sector compensation system. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon....