The Government is moving ahead with plans to merge, close, privatise, or outsource the services of several public sector entities. This, as it steps up the drive to enhance efficiencies...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the US$2 billion  raised  through the issue of two bonds on the international capital market, is the highest ever....

Legislation being prepared for the regulation of microfinance firms will protect the sector against money laundering. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s Financial Investigations Division (FID),...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says improving trade facilitation is critical in achieving the levels of economic growth that the country requires....

The Government is making progress in improving the performance and management of public enterprises. This is highlighted in a study done by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which was presented...

Aggrieved taxpayers can now avoid lengthy court sessions by having their disputes quickly resolved at the newly established Revenue Appeals Division (RAD). The division, located at the Office Centre Building,...

A Bill seeking to amend the Revenue Administration Act, allowing for the exchange of financial or other information which is to be used for tax purposes in order to improve...

The Government of Jamaica is moving to change the model used for privatisation of state-owned entities. Deputy Financial Secretary with responsibility for Public Enterprises in the Ministry of Finance and...