Economist and University Lecturer, Dr. Andre Haughton, says the Government had no better option than to raise new taxes to help finance the budget this financial year. “The additional taxes...

World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean, Sophie Sirtaine has hailed the Government of Jamaica’s ‘strong commitment’ to the Economic Reform Programme. Ms. Sirtaine, who was addressing journalists at the...

Over 80,000 residents of inner-city communities islandwide will benefit from significant provisions under the Government’s $4.63 billion (US$42 million) Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP), over the next six years. The...

Fitch Ratings (London): Jamaica's achievement in hitting fiscal targets is considerable given the background of persistent economic weakness and revenue underperformance, Fitch Ratings says. Political consensus remains in favour of...

Minister with Responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning (MOFP), the Hon. Horace Dalley, has assured workers employed under the South East Regional Health Authority...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) and Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see both entities sharing data, under an inter-agency...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, on Wednesday, April 29, announced two new revenue measures to raise $2.3 billion. The Government has removed the introduction of...

The Department of Cooperatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) is encouraging all charities to keep good financial records to ensure smooth transition when they are to be re-registered. Following the passage...