... Gaps trigger credibility concerns from fiscal commissioner

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has raised questions about the credibility of aspects of the Government’s 2026-2027 Budget in his Economic and Fiscal Assessment Report (EFAR). In his assessment of the Government’s macroeconomic and fiscal forecasts, the career economist said Jamaica’s fiscal policy remains broadly sustainable, supported by a resilient Fiscal Responsibility Framework and significant disaster-risk financing layers.

... Gaps trigger credibility concerns from fiscal commissioner

jamaica-gleaner.com - 05/Mar 05:07

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has raised questions about the credibility of aspects of the Government’s 2026-2027 Budget in his Economic and...

Opposition presses for fiscal commission report during budget review

jamaica-gleaner.com - 05/Mar 16:08

The start of this morning’s sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament, which is examining the Government’s budget, was delayed after...

Opposition presses for fiscal commission report during budget review

jamaica-gleaner.com - 05/Mar 16:08

The start of this morning’s sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament, which is examining the Government’s budget, was delayed after...

Uproar over publication of EFAR before tabling in Parliament

jamaica-gleaner.com - 10/Mar 05:07

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has sought to defend the publishing of an economic and fiscal assessment report (EFAR) on the Independent Fiscal...

Uproar over publication of EFAR before tabling in Parliament

jamaica-gleaner.com - 10/Mar 05:07

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has sought to defend the publishing of an economic and fiscal assessment report (EFAR) on the Independent Fiscal...

Govt’s billion-dollar revenue leap faces ‘credibility tests’ – economist

barbadostoday.bb - 26/Feb 02:21

Economist Professor Troy Lorde has urged closer scrutiny of the government’s claim of a $1.3 billion rise in revenue over the coming fiscal year,...

Media educator bats for including community radio in disaster planning

jamaica-gleaner.com - 26/Feb 05:07

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Patrick Prendergast, director of the Caribbean School of Media and Communication, is renewing the call for community radio stations...

Media educator bats for including community radio in disaster planning

jamaica-gleaner.com - 26/Feb 05:07

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Patrick Prendergast, director of the Caribbean School of Media and Communication, is renewing the call for community radio stations...