Kingston, Jamaica: Thursday, August 12, 2021
The concept of Integrated Resort Development (IRD) was introduced by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) in consideration of further expanding the tourism product.
These luxury resort developments are required to provide a fresh, interesting and lucrative alternative within the sector. They are expected to cater to “high spenders” and include, but are not limited to, hotels, villas, sporting and recreational facilities, shopping centres and casino gaming.
The Minister of Finance has the authority to approve the IRD Order under the Casino Gaming Act (CGA).
For further information contact:
Communication & Public Relations Branch
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4
Tel: (876) 932-4656 / 4660 / 4655
Email: shelly-ann.weeks@mof.gov.jm / daniel.passley@mof.gov.jm
Contact: Elaine Oxamendi Vicet / Daniel Passley
My fellow Jamaicans,
You may have noted that in its Economic and Fiscal Assessment Report which was published in January, the Independent Fiscal Commission said Hurricane Melissa caused an estimated US$8.8 billion in damage — which is about 41 per cent of GDP.
Fitch Ratings Agency, on February 5, 2026, affirmed the Government of Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency and Local Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-’ and maintained the outlook at “Stable”.
Auditors, public sector workers and government officials were urged to strengthen stakeholder confidence in public services by reinforcing trust, enhancing risk oversight and building institutional resilience at the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ) Audit Committees’ Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Reference is made to Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Press Release of November 6, 2025 regarding the relief of customs duty and general consumption tax (GCT) on a specified list of items.
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