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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

1603, 2020

It’s now 10 but original COVID-19 patients showing no symptoms

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reporting that two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the island, bringing the total number to 10, following the results from the National Influenza Centre, where 19 tests were

1203, 2020

HMFPS BUDGET PRESENTATION 2020/21 MARCH 10, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I begin by thanking Almighty God, from whom all blessings flow.

Great is thy faithfulness. Great is thy mercy and thy loving kindness.

Mr. Speaker this is a demanding job and one I could not do without the support of

1203, 2020

Coronavirus could affect economic growth projections – Clarke

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has stated that it is likely the coronavirus will affect the government’s economic growth projections.

Dr. Clarke spoke on the possibility while opening the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

The growth projections were

1203, 2020

Don’t be duped – use your smarts when buying property

Are you thinking about buying property? If you have seen some of the unfortunate headlines, tweets, and viral videos in recent times about people who have allegedly been defrauded in property transactions, you would agree