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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.

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Life Insurance (2016-2017)
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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 >

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GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

BOJ RATE POLICY

JAMAICA ECONOMIC DATA

2103, 2020

Jamaica Customs says imports and exports still continue…as country combats COVID-19

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is assuring its stakeholders that the agency continues to facilitate imports and exports, while it continues to institute the relevant public health protocols for both staff and customers in combating the coronavirus disease

2103, 2020

As COVID19 escalates… ‘Don’t panic,’ says JSE

THE downturn in the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) since the start of the year, coinciding with fears around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across the global economy, is prompting the JSE to consider the way forward as Managing Director Marlene Street

2103, 2020

PSOJ urges SMEs to utilise sound business practices amidst COVID-19

The Private Sector of Jamaica (PSOJ) has advised members of the small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enforce sound business practices in the wake of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), highlighting it as a vulnerable time for the sector.

According

2103, 2020

Banks step up to assist customers impacted by COVID-19

Some financial institutions in its response to providing support for customers, especially those most affected by the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), has drafted specialised measures to cushion possible effects.

According to the National Commercial Bank (NCB), it understands that