The Government has allocated $1 billion to the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to support the implementation of an islandwide social housing programme across all 63 constituencies. Minister...

The Government has boosted allocations for activities in agriculture and to improve the provision of water to rural communities during 2019/20. This was disclosed by Finance and Public Service Minister,...

Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government’s 2019/20 programmed expenditure of $835.9 billion represents an inclusive Budget, geared towards improving the quality of life...

Two additional shelters for abused women are to be established during the 2019/2020 fiscal year. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, told JIS News that approximately...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says establishment of the Fiscal Council will seek to further institutionalise economic independence by strengthening Jamaica’s Fiscal Responsibility...

The Government is to forgo $14.032 billion in taxes as part of measures to stimulate greater business and economic activity and boost growth. This is contained in the Revenue Measures...

The Government has announced a 25 per cent increase in the allocation for major social protection programmes, moving from $16 billion in 2018/19 to $20 billion in 2019/20. These include...

The principal revenue collection agencies, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), will be implementing strategies aimed at improving efficiencies during the new financial year. This is according...