PM Holness says government has taken action to cushion effect of high cost of living

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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Opposition Leader says the PNP is better off when those who no longer support the party leave

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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Education Ministry says there has been an improvement in the Grade 6 results for this year’s PEP Exams 

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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Report on social programmes focused on administration, not efficacy : Auditor General

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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Government lands being assessed for possible use in new social housing programme

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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JUTC fleet to be expanded with arrival of 63 buses tomorrow

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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PM Holness calls on regional governments to escalate collective diplomatic engagement as part of efforts to stem flow of illicit arms

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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St. James police increase activities against lottery scammers

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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NCB introduces audio guidance feature on select ABMs islandwide

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness declares that days of undertaking projects for an election are gone

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged what he called the great concern about the cost of living, which he said is a pain point of the economy.

He noted that after the COVID 19 pandemic, the global spike in inflation caused a rise in the cost of living in Jamaica .

The Prime Minister said the government has taken action to cushion the effects of the high cost of living . 

He said one such move is helping Jamaicans with electricity, by reducing the GCT on electricity, giving up that tax thereby putting back money in people’s pockets.

He highlighted the reverse tax credit, the upcoming Solidarity Programme and the recent water amnesty.

Mr. Holness said there will be a water amnesty for small businesses.

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