Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
SBA shake-up caution
News
SBA shake-up caution
Leaders in local education sector seeking clarification after CXC announces changes to reflect AI threat
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
July 17 12:20 AM
SBA shake-up caution
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Confidence and curriculum: Creative Kids’ winning formula
News
Confidence and curriculum: Creative Kids’ winning formula
BY KEVINA ROWE Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 17 12:18 AM
Confidence and curriculum: Creative Kids’ winning formula
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ready, set… press play
Entertainment, ...
Ready, set… press play
Vybz Kartel, Mavado set to deliver night of hits at A Taste of Reggae Sumfest
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
July 17 12:16 AM
Ready, set... press play
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
SCOTIA COURTS CONFIDENCE
Business, ...
SCOTIA COURTS CONFIDENCE
CEO promises new branches and ABM upgrades
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 17 12:14 AM
Scotiabank privatisation advances as bank pledges new branches
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
More the merrier
Football, ...
More the merrier
JFF boss Michael Ricketts supports proposal to increase World Cup spots to 64
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 17 12:12 AM
Ricketts supports proposed 64-team World Cup expansion
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Caymanas Park records tumble as US-bred trio rewrites history
Horse Racing, ...
Caymanas Park records tumble as US-bred trio rewrites history
July 17 12:10 AM
Caymanas Park records tumble as US-bred trio rewrites history
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
BMW X5 xDrive50e: Plug into luxury
Auto
BMW X5 xDrive50e: Plug into luxury
BY RORY DALEY Auto writer 
July 17 12:10 AM
BMW X5 xDrive50e: Plug into luxury
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tougher on truancy
News
Tougher on truancy
Education minister mulls legal action; parents, business places to be engaged
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
July 17 12:09 AM
Tougher on truancy
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

taxes

Britain’s King Charles to reveal personal tax bill — Palace
International News, Latest News
Britain’s King Charles to reveal personal tax bill — Palace
June 21, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace confirmed to AFP...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
Latest News, News
Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Local human rights organisation, Stand Up For Jamaica, is questioning the timing of the decision by Prime Minister Andrew Holness ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Keith Duncan defends new taxes
Latest News, News, Videos
WATCH: Keith Duncan defends new taxes
February 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Keith Duncan is defending the nearly $30 billion in new taxes recently announced by Finance Minister Fayval Wil...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
GCT to be imposed on digital services and intangibles supplied from overseas – Williams
Latest News, News
GCT to be imposed on digital services and intangibles supplied from overseas – Williams
February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaican— The imposition of General Consumption Tax (GCT) on digital services and intangibles is estimated to raise $300 million in revenue ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
Latest News, News
Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
February 12, 2026
With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
New taxes coming, Gov’t confirms
Latest News, News
New taxes coming, Gov’t confirms
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Finance Minister Fayval Williams confirmed late Wednesday that new tax measures will form part of Jamaica’s upcoming budget, as th...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
TAJ warns against false income tax filings as car marts fined over $12 million
Latest News, News
TAJ warns against false income tax filings as car marts fined over $12 million
February 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eleven used car dealers were ordered to pay taxes on over $4 billion in profits after the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) success...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
Latest News, News
TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
December 24, 2025
  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Businesses slapped with $20 million in fines for illegally collecting GCT – TAJ
Latest News, News
Businesses slapped with $20 million in fines for illegally collecting GCT – TAJ
July 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three businesses were reportedly subjected to fines totalling $20 million after unlawfully collecting General Consumption Tax (GCT...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
TAJ to stop accepting some cheques
Latest News, News
TAJ to stop accepting some cheques
July 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will no longer accept cheques as a method of payment for taxes and other public monies except...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WHO calls for increase in health taxes to save lives
International News, Latest News
WHO calls for increase in health taxes to save lives
July 2, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged countries to massively increase the price of tobacco, alcohol and s...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
TAJ reminds employers that May statutory deductions, 2Q taxes due on June 16
Latest News, News
TAJ reminds employers that May statutory deductions, 2Q taxes due on June 16
June 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the employers’ monthly statutory deductions for May (so1), sec...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Fitz-Henley accuses PNP of ‘fixation with taxation’, says gov’t committed to fairness
Latest News, News
Fitz-Henley accuses PNP of ‘fixation with taxation’, says gov’t committed to fairness
May 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has slammed what he describes as the Opposition’s fixation with taxation and reasoned that in ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation urged to partner with TAJ for improved property tax collection
Latest News, News
St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation urged to partner with TAJ for improved property tax collection
April 13, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation is being encouraged to partner with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to enhance propert...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Senator calls for collaborative tax review to help working class
Latest News, News
Senator calls for collaborative tax review to help working class
March 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator and President General of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU), Kavan Gayle is calling for a collaborati...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
No new taxes – Holness
Latest News, News
No new taxes – Holness
February 19, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - No new taxes will be introduced to finance the $1.26 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 according to Prime Minister Andrew ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
TAJ establishes programme to help taxpayers settle outstanding sums
Latest News, News
TAJ establishes programme to help taxpayers settle outstanding sums
February 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--Taxpayers seeking to benefit from the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) Special Arrears Settlement Programme (SASP) can now take adv...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Nicaragua orders churches to pay taxes in ongoing crackdown
Latest News
Nicaragua orders churches to pay taxes in ongoing crackdown
August 22, 2024
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (afp) - Nicaragua ordered churches and religious entities to pay income tax and forced the closure of more than 150 non-governmen...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UK PM woos voters with tax cuts and home ownership
Latest News, News
UK PM woos voters with tax cuts and home ownership
June 11, 2024
SILVERSTONE, United Kingdom (AFP)— UK leader Rishi Sunak on Tuesday sought to get his lacklustre general election campaign back on track by promising ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

SBA shake-up caution
News
SBA shake-up caution
Leaders in local education sector seeking clarification after CXC announces changes to reflect AI threat
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
July 17, 2026
SBA shake-up caution
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Confidence and curriculum: Creative Kids’ winning formula
News
Confidence and curriculum: Creative Kids’ winning formula
BY KEVINA ROWE Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 17, 2026
Confidence and curriculum: Creative Kids’ winning formula
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ready, set… press play
Entertainment, ...
Ready, set… press play
Vybz Kartel, Mavado set to deliver night of hits at A Taste of Reggae Sumfest
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
July 17, 2026
Ready, set... press play
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
SCOTIA COURTS CONFIDENCE
Business, ...
SCOTIA COURTS CONFIDENCE
CEO promises new branches and ABM upgrades
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 17, 2026
Scotiabank privatisation advances as bank pledges new branches
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
More the merrier
Football, ...
More the merrier
JFF boss Michael Ricketts supports proposal to increase World Cup spots to 64
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 17, 2026
Ricketts supports proposed 64-team World Cup expansion
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct