A Resolution to increase the concessionary loan amount which is paid to employees in certain financial institutions was approved in the House of Representatives on January 27. The Provisional Collection...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business operators that GCT returns and payments for the month of December 2014 are due on Friday, January 30, 2015. Following a recent amendment...

The Inter American Development Bank (IDB) is encouraging both local and international entrepreneurs and private sector interests to take advantage of Jamaica’s improved business climate. Describing the current business environment...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has said that final out-turns for revenues and expenditures in the 2015/16 Budget are expected to be settled with the next...

Customs Week activities in the west commenced on Sunday, January 25, with a church service, held at the St. Paul’s United Church, in Montego Bay, St. James. The week, which...

Jamaica’s credit rating will continue to improve as the country cements its credibility in the international investment community. “In 2015, Jamaica will mostly likely receive rating upgrades from both Moody’s...

Managing Director of Oppenheimer and Company Inc., Gregory Fisher, says Jamaica had a “stellar” year in 2014 and has lauded the Portia Simpson Miller-led administration for the economic gains achieved...

The Government is forecasting real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 1.9 per cent for the fiscal year 2015/2016. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, said the growth...