Independent Fiscal Commission says 2025/2026 national budget is credible but there are shortcomings

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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PSOJ welcomes pro-business stance of national budget; says greater focus needed on economic expansion & crime reduction 

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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Technical issue resolved, NIS pensioners receiving March payments

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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Technical issue causes delay in payment of NIS pensions

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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JLP Leader PM Andrew Holness says his party has earned a third term

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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Jamaica could record fewer than 800 murders this year—Dr. Chang

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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Investigation to be launched into cause of fire at NMIA

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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Normal operations resume at NMIA following fire

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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Frome police station in Westmoreland officially opened

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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2 more arrests in connection with $47.5M phishing scam at NCB

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams made the statement during the inaugural press conference of the commission yesterday.

He said based on macroeconomic and fiscal projections, which are reasonable and achievable, the current budget being debated is credible.

Mr. Williams said that Jamaica’s current fiscal policy and position are sustainable.

He noted however, that improvements relating to public sector compensation negotiations, the public sector transformation programme among other things are needed.

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