A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and three private sector companies. The MOU, which was signed on March 11, states the obligations...

Governments across the region have expressed an interest in getting guidance from Jamaica in setting up bodies similar to the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), to monitor economic reform measures in...

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has embarked on a series of island-wide consultations, aimed at building awareness about the work of the agency in ensuring quality service from utility...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the relationship with Japan has been dynamic, and one that is cherished. “This dynamic relationship was at the centre...

The Government has received approximately $8.6 billion (US$75 million) in loan support from the World Bank to bolster the ongoing programme of economic growth and development for Jamaica. The provision,...

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) has launched a technical support services product that will assist financial institutions to make more informed decisions about construction financing. Speaking at the product launch...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business operators that they have less than two (2) weeks remaining to file their income tax returns ahead of the March 15 deadline. Self-employed...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Bert van Selm, says the country is positioned to achieve increased economic growth of up to three per cent over the medium...