The country’s debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is expected to continue its downward trajectory during the new fiscal year to reach 130.7 per cent by March 2016. This...

The country’s Net International Reserves (NIR) remain strong, standing at US$1.91 billion at the end of February. Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, informed that the gross reserves, covering...

The inflation rate is expected to continue to fall, with an out-turn of five per cent or lower for the financial year 2014/2015. This is compared with the 8.3 per...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says six firms have expressed interest in acquiring the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston. Dr. Phillips, who was opening...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, on Thursday, March 12, outlined measures, which are projected to raise additional revenue to fill a $22.7 billion gap in the...

Government is moving to expand the network of Agro Parks across the island, with an additional 21 parks to be established over the next two fiscal years. This was announced...

The Government has budgeted over $172 million for the revitalising of the banana industry in the 2015/16 fiscal year. Some 381 hectares of the fruit will be planted and support...

The livestock industry is slated to benefit from an allocation of some $56 million for the upgrading of two abattoirs, facilitate training in animal husbandry, and to increase the availability...