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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

1509, 2020

Health Ministry to decide on use of rapid COVID-19 tests following meeting next week

11:31 pm, Fri September 11, 2020

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1509, 2020

Credit union to launch first-ever debit Mastercard

A first ever in Jamaica is taking place next month when the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League (JCCUL) rolls out it debit Mastercard to credit union members.

JCCUL’s Chief Executive Officer Robin Levy, who made the announcement in an interview with

1509, 2020

A vibrant visionary: Valerie “Miss V” Veira

Awarded the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) for stellar public service and visionary leadership in the field of industrial development last year, this week’s Q10 guest is beyond ordinary.

A woman of wisdom and insight who has

1509, 2020

There is no shortage of foreign exchange — BOJ

Editor’s note — The following is a statement from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on the resilience of the Jamaican foreign exchange market. The statement is published in full.

THE COVID-19 EFFECT

A dispassionate assessment of Jamaica’s foreign