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

205, 2020

Senate approves Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

The Government is to consider extending the time given for some employees in the hospitality industry to contribute to the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme, in light of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

If approved, the extension will apply

205, 2020

IronRock Insurance waives fees and interest charges

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread and impact the global economy, businesses are constantly changing to adapt to the new normal while identifying where they can save money.

Fittingly, individuals are also combing through their finances to ensure they

2904, 2020

Why we need fintech more than ever

COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. Utilising online services for bill payments, ordering of food, and even grocery shopping has for some become a norm, as opposed to a convenience. ‘Fintech’, or financial technology, is what has made

2904, 2020

Tree of Knowledge International to now trade on the Jamaica Stock Exchange

Tree of Knowledge International Corp (TOKI) — the first company to be cross-listed between the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) — is now trading on the JSE.

The cross-listing is a major step by TOKI to