EU Urges Jamaican Tax Reform
Above: From left, Industry Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and EU Delegation Head Amb. Marco Alemanni Private and public sector stakeholders in Jamaica should commit to measures to effect tax reforms and contain wage increases if it is to achieve macroeconomics […]
Jamaica to Update Arbitration Act
Above: Professor John Rooney By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica could see a draft amendment to its Arbitration Act by the end of September, a major change for a law that has not been updated since 1900. The act is […]
New Judges for Jamaican Supreme Court
Jamaican Governor General Sir Patrick Allen swore in five new judges to serve in the country’s Supreme Court in a ceremony yesterday at Kingston’s King’s House. The five judges are Frank Williams, Carol Edwards, Kirk Anderson, who have been appointed […]
In Jamaica, an Energetic Tax Debate
Above: from left, Dr Peter Phillips and Minister Audley Shaw By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s cabinet decision to re-introduce a Special Consumption Tax on energy drinks in the country has led to a political row. The tax had reportedly […]