Jamaica Gleaner Business
Published: Monday Saturday | January 2, 2010
Increased rates explained - Tax department outlines how they will be applied
THE TAX Administration Services Department (TASD) is advising that the increase in personal income tax rate will be applied to all individuals earning above $5 million per annum. Read More...
Omar's New Year wish list - Procurement waivers, cheap factory space, single-digit interest rates
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) Omar Azan, while accepting that in 2009 manufacturers benefited from the removal of the two per cent customs users fees (CUF) on raw material and capital equipment, says that more has to be done by government to encourage manufacturing in 2010 and beyond. Read More...
New decade, new plan for coffee - Agriculture ministry spearheads Asia marketing strategy
The Ministry of Agriculture is putting in place what it says is a high-level, strategic marketing committee to guide the diversification of marketing efforts for Jamaican coffee, with a keen eye on ramping up sales volumes to China, Europe and the United States. Read More...
