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The Jamaica Labour Party says it will cut income tax from 25 percent to 15 percent, if it wins the September 3 general election.

The proposal is among a raft of initiatives outlined in the party’s lavish General Election Manifesto dubbed, ‘I Choose Jamaica, the Next Chapter’.

The one-hundred and ten page document was unveiled on Sunday during a mass rally in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James on Sunday.

Chevon Campbell, tells us more.

The Jamaica Labour Party launched its manifesto during a massed rally held in front of a massive gathering of party supporters in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay.

Headlining the event, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, announced the intention to provide phased reductions in the country’s personal income tax rate.

Andrew Holness on personal income tax 25AUG2025

Dr. Holness also announced significant tax breaks for senior citizens in Jamaica.

Dr. Holness reminded the country that the former PNP government scoffed at the JLP’s intention to increase the Income Tax Threshold to $1.5 million as part of its 2016 election campaign.

However, the Prime Minister says the government must be cautious in its approach going forward to ensure balance and fairness.