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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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General Insurance (2014-2015)
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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

2101, 2021

Sigma Invitational goes virtual, aims to raise $50 million for hospitals

Though the usual fanfare associated with the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run might be scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced organisers to take the virtual route, a selected few will be fortunate enough to participate in

2101, 2021

IDB expands partnership to foster growth in Caribbean

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (CMC) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has collaborated with its innovation-focused IDB Lab, PepsiCo, and the PepsiCo Foundation in signing a new memorandum of understanding, extending their public-private partnership until 2026 to carry

1901, 2021

Students to benefit from Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run

Students across the island who face challenges with virtual learning amid the novel coronavirus pandemic will be beneficiaries of the 23rd Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run this year through the ‘Get Back on Track’ initiative.

Speaking at the Jamaica Observer Monday Exchange

1901, 2021

Adam Stewart named executive chairman of Sandals Resorts Int’l

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) yesterday announced Adam Stewart’s appointment as executive chairman of the company built by his father, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, the tourism industry icon who passed away on January 4, 2021.

The younger Stewart is now the second chairman