Fayval Williams
JamaicapoliticianFemale6.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Fayval Williams is Jamaica's Minister of Finance and the Public Service. She recently garnered attention as she is set to present her first estimates of government expenditure during the opening of Parliament, outlining the administration's financial plans for the fiscal year.
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams, who piloted the bill, did not accept the proposed amendment.
‘You are playing with fire’ - Golding suggests retro levy bill leaves loophole for legal claims, Gov’t dismisses concerns | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23
Minister of Finance Fayval Williams indicates that there is trouble ahead.
TOUGH ROAD AHEAD - Holness flags inflation, energy costs and drought despite economy ‘fighting back’ from hurricane fallout | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23Finance Minister Fayval Williams reported that the economy was recovering faster than projected following the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Robinson hits back at recovery claims - Opposition finance spokesman warns of more pain ahead | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-21
Finance and Public Service Minister Fayval Williams stated that international investors have chosen to lend to Jamaica, reflecting confidence in the country.
US$1b bond raise reflects confidence, says Fayval Williams | BusinessJamaica· 2026-09-21
Finance Minister Fayval Williams reported that the economy was recovering faster than projected following the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Robinson hits back at recovery claims | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-21The sugar tax, announced by Finance Minister Fayval Williams during her Budget presentation earlier this year, applies to beverages based on their added sugar content.
Tufton invites Seprod CEO for talks after sugar tax concerns force temporary layoffs | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-19
Finance Minister Fayval Williams announced the tax during her Budget presentation earlier this year.
Sugar tax, weak sales cited as Seprod temporarily lays off 141 workers | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-18
Fayval Williams, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, discussed the shift in Jamaica's inflation problem from transport costs to food prices due to drought.
Food replaces transport as inflation driver, says finance minister | BusinessJamaica· 2026-09-18Holness said Finance Minister Fayval Williams would soon announce the new allocation 'in a few more days'.
Holness promises more ROOFS funding as 50,000 await hurricane grants | NewsJamaica· 2026-08-04
Finance Minister Fayval Williams said she remained committed to maintaining dialogue with the industry.
Hotels warn GCT could stall tourism recovery | NewsJamaica· 2026-08-03
Fayval Williams is the Finance Minister who announced plans to ensure MSMEs benefit from public contracts.
‘Historic day’ for MSMEs | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-04
Finance Minister Fayval Williams emphasized the importance of character over grades during a graduation ceremony.
Character more important than grades, says finance minister | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-02
Fayval Williams is the predecessor of Dana Morris Dixon who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the PEP results.
Editorial | Reviewing PEP | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-26
Fayval Williams announced the Micro Market during her Budget Speech in March 2025.
Companies in preparation for JSE Micro Market listing | BusinessJamaica· 2026-06-26
Fayval Williams said the move is part of the Government's productivity agenda aimed at increasing efficiency.
Jamaica Customs eases clearance process for new vehicles imported by authorised dealers | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-20
Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams said the Government was not averse to reviewing a tiered approach to introducing the tax.
Diet drink dilemma | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-06
Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams said the conflict has already pushed global oil prices higher and could affect Jamaica.
Petrojam says motorists spared full impact of global fuel price increases | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-06
Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams was first to appear before the committee.
Opposition presses for fiscal commission report during budget review | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-05
Fayval Williams, the Finance and the Public Service Minister, warns that the price of oil in Jamaica could be impacted by the current war in the Middle East.
Finance Minister warns Middle East war could impact oil prices in Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-05Fayval Williams is the minister of finance and the public service who will open the Budget Debate.
House to comb through expenditure, revenue measures | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-28Fayval Williams is the Finance Minister who announced the special consumption tax on sweetened beverages.
Editorial | The sweet drinks tax | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-23Fayval Williams, the finance minister, announced her intention to apply GCT to digital services supplied from abroad and consumed in Jamaica.
Editorial | Get CARICOM in on digital GCT | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-19
Jamaica’s Energy Minister Fayval Williams has conceded that there have been delays in approving applications for net billing.
Delays In Net Billing Approvals Irk Solar Dealers | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-16
Fayval Williams presented the J$1.44 trillion expenditure budget in the context of Hurricane Melissa.
Editorial | Stability budget, but … | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-16Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams announced that the Government would extract another $57 billion from the NHT.
Morris: Stop raid the barn | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-13
Finance Minister Fayval Williams said the tax serves 'broader public-health objectives' in a country grappling with obesity and diabetes.
Sweet sin tax | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-13
Fayval Williams is the Finance Minister who tabled the proposed 2026–2027 Budget and its revenue measures.
Opposition spokesman flags pre-hurricane money problems amid new tax measures | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-13Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams put the nation on notice that it should brace for new tax measures.
BRACE FOR New taxes | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-12
Finance Minister Fayval Williams says new taxes will be introduced to fund the upcoming budget as the Holness administration contends with the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa.
New taxes coming but vulnerable Jamaicans 'will be protected' - Finance Minister | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-12Fayval Williams piloted amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Asset Tax (Specified Bodies) Act.
House OKs income tax relief for companies that helped workers after Melissa | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-11