Courtney Williams

Courtney Williams

politician Jamaica

Courtney Williams serves as the Fiscal Commissioner of Jamaica, where he heads the Independent Fiscal Commission. In this role, he has been instrumental in reviewing the government's fiscal policies and advocating for the reintroduction of fiscal rules on wages and salaries to manage public expenditure effectively. His recent assessments highlight the challenges facing the public sector's wage bill, projected to reach nearly $496 billion by the 2025-2026 financial year, amidst a backdrop of economic contraction.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,834
Power
14$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 2,961,167 2,834 $15,000 14$
Totals 1 2,961,167 2,834 $15,000 14$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Courtney Williams, fiscal commissioner, stated that the commission deems the information provided broadly credible to validate suspension of the fiscal rules. 6

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: IFC validates Gov’t’s fiscal response to Hurricane Melissa damage

Jamaica Jamaica: Courtney Williams is the independent fiscal commissioner responsible for determining the fiscal impact of Hurricane Melissa. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Editorial | Melissa and the fiscal rules | Commentary

Jamaica Jamaica: The fiscal commissioner, Courtney Williams, presents his Statement of Fiscal Performance for the first quarter. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Editorial | After the Fiscal Commission | Commentary

Jamaica Jamaica: Courtney Williams is the Fiscal Commissioner who outlined the scope of the IFC’s remit in a public statement. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: IFC says law bars it from assessing alternative tax plans ahead of election | News