Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered to deposit-taking institutions on overnight placements with BOJ) unchanged at 0.50 per cent per annum. The Bank also decided to consider commencing a tightening of monetary policy at the next meeting of the

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, August 18, 2021. CCRIF SPC will make a payout of approximately US$40 million to the Government of Haiti following the devastating magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14th, 2021, significantly impacting the city of Les Cayes. This payout represents the full coverage limit

The tremor was felt in the densely-populated capital of Port-au-Prince, some 125km away, and in neighbouring countries. "Lots of homes are destroyed, people are dead and some are at the hospital," Christella Saint Hilaire, who lives near the epicentre, told AFP news agency. https://news.yahoo.com/major-7-2-magnitude-earthquake-141518584.html

Bank of Jamaica (the Bank) is reminding the public of the potential risks of using or investing in cryptocurrencies, as stated in previous advisories from the Bank. Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that are not issued or guaranteed by a central bank or a monetary authority. In addition, cryptocurrencies are not

The hurricane season is here.  It is important that you keep your check list handy and take the necessary precautionary measures early. HURRICANE CHECK LIST

Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch. HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT

The IAJ welcomes any development of transportation services that provide benefits to passengers. The technology used by ride-sharing companies creates value primarily through: • Competitive Pricing • Security o through the ability to track the route taken, provide the rider information about the driver including name, car make, model

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On Friday, 15 January 2021, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) published its bulletin for the Consumer Price Index for December 2020. In this report, it was noted that, for calendar year 2020, the inflation rate was 6.4 per cent. The same release by STATIN also noted that the point-to-point