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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).

GCT Exemption Threshold for MSMEs Increased to $15 Million

By: Rochelle Williams, March 13, 2025

The Government has announced an increase in the General Consumption Tax (GCT) exemption threshold from $10 million to $15 million for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Minister of Finance...

Gov’t Set to Roll Out Public Sector Pay-for-Performance System in 2025/26

By: Latonya Linton, March 13, 2025

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, emphasises a point while delivering the opening 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).

Gov’t Moves to Update Income Tax Relief Act for Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries

By: Vanessa James, March 13, 2025

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

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New Phase of Public Sector Transformation Programme to Be Implemented in 2025/26

In the upcoming fiscal year, the Government will implement a new phase of the Public Sector Transformation Programme to build on the gains made in the first phase. This was...

By: Chris Patterson, March 13, 2025

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Finance Minister Outlines Funding for 2025/26 Budget

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Tuesday (March 11), outlined how the $1.26-trillion Budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year will be funded. Opening the 2025/26...

By: Latonya Linton, March 12, 2025

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, emphasises a point as she opens the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11).

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TAJ to Introduce Regular Saturday Operations

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will be introducing Saturday operations at select tax offices in every parish across the island. The move is aimed at improving taxpayer convenience and boosting revenue...

By: Rochelle Williams, March 12, 2025

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SLB Extends Repayment Period to 10 Years for New Clients

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) will be offering new clients a longer repayment period of 10 years, instead of the current seven and five years. Minister of Finance and the...

By: Chris Patterson, March 12, 2025

1 year ago Budget 2025/2026Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Earmarks $1B for JPS Prepaid Electricity Programme in 2025/26 Budget

The Government has allocated $1 billion in the 2025/26 Budget to assist the first 20,000 new customers joining the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) prepaid electricity programme. This provision will...

By: Latonya Linton, March 12, 2025

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Finance Ministry Commences Discussions with Unions and Associations

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has, so far, received 11 claims as the Government commences discussions with the Unions/Associations for the new contract period. Portfolio Minister, Hon....

By: Latonya Linton, March 12, 2025

1 year ago BudgetBudget 2025/2026Finance & Public Service

Public Bodies Gross Assets Projected to Grow by More Than $100m in 2025/26

The gross assets of Jamaica’s 150 active public bodies are projected to grow by more than $100 million in fiscal year 2025/26. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and...

By: Judana Murphy, March 12, 2025

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, provides an overview of the entity’s operations to stakeholders attending a technical briefing on day one of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s Diplomatic Week. The briefing was held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Monday (March 10).

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JCA Awaiting Senate Approval for New Customs Act by Fiscal Year-End

Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, is anticipating Senate approval of the new Customs Act before the end of this fiscal year. The legislation...

By: Donique Weston, March 12, 2025

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GCT Exemption Threshold for MSMEs Increased to $15 Million

Gov’t Set to Roll Out Public Sector Pay-for-Performance System in 2025/26

Gov’t Moves to Update Income Tax Relief Act for Large-Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries

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New Phase of Public Sector Transformation Programme to Be Implemented in 2025/26

Finance Minister Outlines Funding for 2025/26 Budget

TAJ to Introduce Regular Saturday Operations

SLB Extends Repayment Period to 10 Years for New Clients

Gov’t Earmarks $1B for JPS Prepaid Electricity Programme in 2025/26 Budget

Finance Ministry Commences Discussions with Unions and Associations

Public Bodies Gross Assets Projected to Grow by More Than $100m in 2025/26

JCA Awaiting Senate Approval for New Customs Act by Fiscal Year-End

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