GOJ revenues up J$4.40 billion above target

Reading Time: 2 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) revenue collection is up above projection by J$4.40 billion closing on J$148.23 billion for the period of April to May 2025. This represents…

China opposes any tariff deal that comes at its expense

Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina firmly opposes any country making trade deals at the expense of Chinese interests, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday (July 3). Spokesperson He Yongqian made…

Nekeisha Burchell accuses government of exploiting taxpayers funds for political gain

Reading Time: 2 minutesNekeisha Burchell, Opposition Spokesperson on Information, has condemned Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his administration for their misuse of taxpayer funds, which she outlines are being used for vulgar campaign advertisements.

She stated that it’s a blatant misuse of citizens’ money on partisan political propaganda.

STATIN reports 1.1% GDP growth for Jamaican economy in Q1 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is estimating that the domestic economy grew 1.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 when compared to the same period last year….

IMF says US tax, spending bill runs counter to deficit-cutting advice

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWASHINGTON (Reuters) The massive U.S. tax and spending bill slated for a final vote in Congress runs counter to the International Monetary Fund’s recommendations that Washington reduce fiscal deficits over…

New code of ethics, national registry to raise standards of Jamaica’s HR professionals

Reading Time: 2 minutesHuman resource (HR) professionals in Jamaica are set to operate under new national standards following the endorsement of key reforms by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The Ministry…