NewzCHRISTIANA, Manchester — Three years after ground was broken here for the Christiana tax office, Finance Minister Fayval Williams on Friday officially opened the facility which has increased efficiency for taxpayers in north-east Manchester and adjoining areas. “This tax office here is not only about taxes, it is about trust, it is about access and ultimately it is about how the Government shows up for its people. Today the Government of Jamaica is showing up.
[A] modern tax office brings public service closer to the people of Christiana and the surrounding communities,” Williams told her audience at Friday’s opening ceremony. Among those in attendance at the ceremony was former Finance Minister and Manchester North Eastern Member of Parliament Audley Shaw, who has been credited for his vision in lobbying for the modern facility. Christiana is located in north-east Manchester.
Current Member of Parliament for Manchester North Eastern, Ambassador Audrey Marks cuts the ribbon officially opening the Christiana tax office on Friday. “When Government brings service closer to the people we are not simply opening another office. We are making lives better for you.
We are opening another door between Jamaican people and the Government they support,” Williams added. She said the $760-million state-of-the-art facility actually opened its doors in February, offering a wide range of services, greater convenience, and a more modern customer experience. The conference room at the Christiana tax office which was officially opened on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Kasey Williams “This moment has been in the making for some time. Our journey began in 2023 when we broke ground for the construction of this new tax office to address the challenges experienced by staff and the taxpayers at the previous location. Three years later we can see the result of that investment,” said Williams.
“The significance of this investment extends beyond Christiana, it serves residents across Manches…
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