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IAJ President – Peter Levy- Motor Uninsured
Managing Director BCIC- Speaks on the amount of uninsured motor vehicle on the road in Jamaica and the dangers it creates for the insured driver.

IAJ President – Peter Levy- General Uninsured
Managing Director BCIC- Speaks on the amount of the uninsured population in Jamaica.

Past Statistics:

Life Insurance (2016-2017)
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General Insurance (2014-2015)
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Claims Payout (2012-2013)
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Statistics on The Economy.

Review of Economic Performance
October – December 2018.

The PIOJ presents preliminary estimates on economic performance for each quarter, approximately 6 weeks following the end of the quarter being reviewed. This is based on preliminary information available from the major data providers.

This release of the preliminary estimate is consistent with developments in all modern economies globally, where it is the common practice to release a 1st, 2nd and even a 3rd preliminary estimate before the final official figure is released. Learn More >

Current Statistics

GOVERNMENT FISCAL MONITORING

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

BOJ RATE POLICY

JAMAICA ECONOMIC DATA

2811, 2021

Public offers, options and buy-backs

There are many ways for shares to be increased or reduced in a company. This can vary from a share buy-back, stock split, reverse stock split, initial or additional public offerings or a stock option plan. Today’s article will

2811, 2021

Toughen the regulation!

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pressing the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) to strengthen the supervision of financial conglomerates to reduce the risk their subsidiaries pose to the group and other financial entities.

The IMF, in its latest assessment of

2811, 2021

Sticking to the Christmas budget

The holiday season brings a mix of joy and anxiety as everyone tries to figure out how to keep their loved ones happy and treat themselves while avoiding the proverbial “financial hole”.

Create a holiday budget

According to at least one

2811, 2021

JHTA projects 65 per cent occupancy for winter tourist season

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is projecting an average 65 per cent occupancy for the 2021 winter tourist season.

This would be similar to 2019, which was the best winter tourist season in recent times.

According the just re-elected JHTA president Clifton