Jamaicans Encouraged to Invest in TransJamaican Highway

Jamaicans are being encouraged to take up the 20 per cent shares owned by Government in TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH). The shares are held through the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), which has launched a public …

World Consumer Rights Day to Focus on Sustainable Living

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be engaging consumers across Jamaica through a series of educational and interactive activities in observance of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2025. These engagements, under the local theme ‘Sustainable Living …

Marlon James on why Kingston is Jamaica’s beating cultural heart

I’d hope I’m in Kingston, so I would check out the National Gallery. Then I’d probably go to one of the many restaurants that are in downtown Kingston. You particularly want the old Chinese restaurants, which may have secretly been there a hundred years; …

Gov’t Focused on Maintaining Fiscal Discipline

Fiscal discipline will continue to play a critical role in Jamaica’s economic strength and future prosperity. That was the commitment from Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, as she opened the Budget Debate for fiscal year …

Foreign Affairs Minister Hails New Secretary General of OAS

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has congratulated Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, His Excellency Albert Ramdin, on being elected the new …

Event Held to Showcase Jamaican Craft

The inaugural Craft and Coffee 2025, held on Tuesday (March 11), showcased the creative works of Jamaican artisans that can tap into the global US$906.8 billion handicraft market. The event was conceived in response to the need to identify innovative …

Grimmond, Latchman secure third place for Guyana with 82-run win over Jamaica

Realanna Grimmond was outstanding with the bat for Guyana throughout the tournament and finished the campaign with an impressive 71 against Jamaica CG United Women’s Super50 Cup Guyana closed out their CG United Women’s Super50 Cup campaign in emphatic …

Government to Reduce Bond on Duties Paid by New Car Dealers

The Government will be reducing the bond on duties paid by new-car dealers from 100 per cent to 20 per cent. The announcement was made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, as she opened the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the …

Personal Income Tax Threshold Moves to $2 Million

The Government will increase Jamaica’s personal income tax threshold to $2 million over a three-year period, commencing April 1. The announcement was made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, while opening the 2025/26 …

West Indies Championships: Jamaica fighting back, but GHE need 7 wickets for victory