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Press Release From The Tax Administration Jamaica - 20240930

Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Now Available Online 

Ainsley Powell CD

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is officially reporting the full implementation of the first phase of online motor vehicle registration renewal. The added online service which is a result of the collaboration among TAJ, eGov Jamaica and the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ), means that motorists are able to renew their Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (MVRC) online via the Authority’s online platform www.jamaicatax.gov.jm. This addition to the suite of digital services follows the recently concluded pilot exercise of the service, with statistics suggesting a strong take-up of the online renewal option. During the pilot phase (April 1- September 30)  approximately 2886 of 2928 applications were processed, with data indicating that more than 90% of the applications were processed within a business day, which is well within the 1-3 day stated turn-around time. 

Commissioner General of Tax Administration Jamaica, Ainsley Powell has expressed his satisfaction with the full implementation of the phase one service, indicating that the Tax Authority has refreshed and fined–tuned the online service with enhanced security features, greater usability and a more seamless transition of the service process. Commissioner General Powell reiterated, “the Authority’s continued leveraging of digital technologies, to provide valued added services that are convenient and user-friendly for its clientele”, and shared that “this activity is preparatory to the inclusion of other vehicle types and delivery options in subsequent phases”. 

 

Clients who have utilized the service have shared feedback suggesting its long awaited welcome, with many users hailing it as a convenient, easy to use and secure addition to the TAJ online service offerings. 

 

Taxpayers owning a private motor vehicle with valid Insurance Certificates, Cover 

Notes and Fitness may apply and pay for their renewal online and then pick-up the MVRC and sticker within three (3) business days, at one of six (6) Tax Offices, involved in this phase, utilizing a special pick up window. Once processed an email notification will be sent to the taxpayer or their stated agent to pick up the registration documents at any of the following Tax Offices they had selected: 

• Kingston Revenue Service Centre 

• St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre (Constant Spring) 

• Montego Bay Revenue Service Centre 

• Spanish Town Tax Office 

• May Pen Tax Office 

• St. Ann’s Bay Tax Office 

Customers will also be able to track the progress of the registration online using TAJ’s Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal tracking facility. 

 

Clients are able to renew their vehicle registration using the online service between 90 days prior to and up to 11 months after the document’s expiry. Motorists are reminded that they must be in possession of valid Fitness and Insurance Certificates, which will be electronically verified via the integrated databases of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) and TAJ.  

 

For further information please contact the TAJ Customer Care Centre 888.829.4357 or visit www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.   

INDECOM Head Statement on Death of Incarcerated Persons

Commissioner Hugh Faulker

Commissioner Hugh Faulkner the head of INDECOM has just released a statement regarding the action of IDECOM in investigating the incarcerated persons who eventually died while being incarcerated. 

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The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is a Commission of Parliament, governed by the INDECOM Act. The Act was passed on April 15, 2010 and the Commission began operation on August 16, 2010. The INDECOM Act repealed the Police Public Complaints Act that established the Police Complaints Authority (PPCA); which was a civilian body established to probe allegations against members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

INDECOM, is a civilian staffed state agency tasked to undertake investigations concerning actions by members of the Security Forces and other Agents of the State that result in death or injury to persons or the abuse of the rights of persons; and for connected matters. The members of the Security Forces and other Agents of the State for which INDECOM provides oversight include:

• Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)
• District Constables
• Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)
• Correctional officers at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS)

For more information, please click https://www.indecom.gov.jm/about-us/commission 

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