The Government has increased the contingency provisions within the Budget to offset the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) to $10 billion. Making the announcement in the House of Representatives today...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says there is an adequate supply of protective equipment in inventory for frontline medical staff. Healthcare workers rely on personal...

Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for South East Clarendon, Pearnel Charles Jr.  was sworn in today (March 12), during the sitting of the House of Representatives. After taking the Oath of Office,...

The Government has instituted a $1-billion safety net programme to benefit elderly persons who are not covered by existing schemes. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon....

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) grace period for repayment of loans by borrowers has been extended from six to 14 months. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the...

The Government is investing $1 billion over five years on the provision of 150 scholarships to qualified public-sector workers under the new Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship Programme. Minister...

The Government has allocated $7 billion in contingency funding towards tackling the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the announcement...

Reduction of the General Consumption Tax (GCT) rate from 16.5 per cent to 15 per cent is among $18 million in tax cuts announced by the Government. The objective is...