The Jamaican economy contracted by 9.4 per cent in the December quarter, dragged down by the services sector. While the goods sector declined by a marginal 0.6 per cent, services shrank by 11.5 per cent in the October-December 2020 period, amid continued weakness in the tourism and travel markets.

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says it is expecting the economy to return to growth during the first quarter or the April to June period of this year. This projection comes after some four quarters of contractions in gross domestic product (GDP) levels, with much of the impact largely attributed

REVENUES collected by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) for 2020 dipped during the last three quarters of the year by 24 per cent. According to figures provided by the Government in the 2021/22 Fiscal Policy Paper (FPP), for the period between April and December 2020, Customs revenues fell by $43.6

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REVENUES collected by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) for 2020 dipped during the last three quarters of the year by 24 per cent. According to figures provided by the Government in the 2021/22 Fiscal Policy Paper (FPP), for the period between April and December 2020, Customs revenues fell by $43.6

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) continues to signal confidence in the country’s financial system, and its resilience throughout the ongoing health crisis, but is keeping watch on the health and strength of the loan books in the banking system. Large... To access this article in full please login or register

Private sector professionals have been reacting to news about the death of Greta Bogues, the former chief executive officer of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ).  She died earlier today. Her death was confirmed by president of the PSOJ, Keith Duncan, who was unable to provide further details. Marcia Forbes founder

The Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL), which is the national trade association for the credit unions of Jamaica, has selected the OLYMPIC Banking System to facilitate the provision of financial services to credit unions. The new system is expected to be up and running by the end of the

Latest financial returns from IronRock Insurance Company have highlighted the extent to which the company's investment income has been injured by COVID-19. IronRock's Managing Director R Evan Thwaites confirmed that investment income continues to come under pressure by the pandemic. Investment income for 2020 was slightly up by just under

THE Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin), in its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicated that the inflation rate recorded a movement of -1.6 per cent for the month of January. The rate in the previous month was 1.3 per cent. Statin attributed the negative movement in the inflation rate