
Fayval Williams
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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Holness 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 | News
Finance Minister Fayval Williams said she remained committed to maintaining dialogue with the industry.
Hotels warn GCT could stall tourism recovery | News
Fayval Williams is the Finance Minister who announced plans to ensure MSMEs benefit from public contracts.
‘Historic day’ for MSMEs | NewsFinance Minister Fayval Williams emphasized the importance of character over grades during a graduation ceremony.
Character more important than grades, says finance minister | News
Fayval Williams is the predecessor of Dana Morris Dixon who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the PEP results.
Editorial | Reviewing PEP | Commentary
Fayval Williams announced the Micro Market during her Budget Speech in March 2025.
Companies in preparation for JSE Micro Market listing | Business
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 | News
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 | NewsFinance 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 | News
Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams was first to appear before the committee.
Opposition presses for fiscal commission report during budget review | NewsFayval 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 | NewsFayval Williams is the minister of finance and the public service who will open the Budget Debate.
House to comb through expenditure, revenue measures | NewsFayval Williams is the Finance Minister who announced the special consumption tax on sweetened beverages.
Editorial | The sweet drinks tax | CommentaryFayval 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’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 | News
Fayval Williams presented the J$1.44 trillion expenditure budget in the context of Hurricane Melissa.
Editorial | Stability budget, but … | Commentary
Minister 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 | NewsFinance Minister Fayval Williams said the tax serves 'broader public-health objectives' in a country grappling with obesity and diabetes.
Sweet sin tax | NewsFayval 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 | News
Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams put the nation on notice that it should brace for new tax measures.
BRACE FOR New taxes | NewsFinance 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 | News
Fayval 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 | NewsMinister Fayval Williams approved an urgent disposal process.
Urgent e‑waste disposal approved amid rebuilding push | NewsFinance Minister Fayval Williams says Jamaica is looking to deepen its relationship with CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Jamaica eyes stronger ties as CAF rethinks risk metrics | Lead Stories
Fayval Williams, the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, discusses the expected changes in taxation due to Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa alters public expectations on taxes – Williams | BusinessFayval Williams is the MP for St Andrew Eastern who expressed hope for unity in addressing issues affecting women and girls.
Public-sector workers lead on sexual harassment complaints | Lead StoriesFayval Williams is the Minister of Finance and Public Service of Jamaica who participated in the forum.
Panamá apunta a déficit fiscal menor al 4% del PIB, un hecho que podría impactar a mercados y calificadorasMinister Williams defended the changes forcefully, arguing that they align Jamaica with Financial Action Task Force Recommendation 40.
Janiel McEwan | The FID amendments: Independence won, but oversight lost in the shadows | CommentaryFayval Williams, the Finance Minister, is leading the initiative to launch Jamaica's micro-stock exchange.
Micro Market by June as finance minister touts ways to raise capital | Business
Holness acknowledged that for him and Finance Minister Fayval Williams, 'this is all economic activity'.
‘NOT FOR THE GREEDY’ | Lead Stories




































