Thousands of contract workers in the public sector have been made permanent employees, addressing the long-standing abuse of fixed-term contracts in Government. The disclosure was made by Minister of Finance...

The Government has allocated $2.6 billion for the procurement of 100 additional buses prior to the commencement of the 2024/25 academic year, which are expected to improve the experience of...

Effective April 1, applicants to the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) will not require guarantors to access tertiary financing. The disclosure was made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service,...

A total of $4.3 billion has been allocated for repairs to and the maintenance of roads, including patching, and bushing of verges. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr....

The Government will continue to build out Jamaica’s infrastructure in the upcoming fiscal year. To this end, a total of $6.3 billion has been allocated to complete the construction of...

A total of $19.7 billion has been allocated for the provision of pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the 2024/25 fiscal year. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the...

Operators of cash courier businesses will benefit from General Consumption Tax (GCT) exemption on the importation of armoured vehicles for two years. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr....

Effective April 2024, the personal income tax threshold will move from $1.5 million to $1.7 million. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon....