Latest Economic News

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

2605, 2020

Short term rental business takes hit from COVID-19

Industry experts have concluded that the short term rental business in Jamaica is almost non-existent due to the impact of COVID-19 on the island.

They are also warning of more disruptions in the real estate sector in the short to medium

2605, 2020

Historic Data Protection Bill approved in the House

The long-awaited Data Protection Bill was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday with bi-partisan support and no amendments.

The historic passage of the legislation means that Jamaica has joined the growing lists of countries whose citizens enjoy requisite safeguards

2605, 2020

FSC implements changes to supervisory framework during COVID-19

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has embarked on a programme of key regulatory reforms designed to ensure transparency and stability of its regulated industries.

These actions are being undertaken in partnership with key industry stakeholder groups as well as the Bank

2605, 2020

Sagicor Life Mandeville donates to the less fortunate

Charles Frater of New Green, Mandeville, looks at items donated by Dale Greaves Smith (right), Senior Branch Manager, Sagicor Life, Mandeville, during a visit to his home.