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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

2312, 2019

Airbnb wins EU court case over French property laws

Europe’s top court has ruled that accommodation-booking service Airbnb does not need an estate agent’s licence to operate in France.

The French tourism association had complained that Airbnb did not comply with French property laws.

It

2112, 2019

Sagicor seeks to take payment industry to next level

CHIN SHUE…I am so passionate about the payments industry, because this is a part of what is going to take Jamaica to that next level

Sagicor Bank Jamaica has said that they are ready to lead

2112, 2019

Sagicor brings cheer to children at adopted schools

Monique Murdock (second left), teller, and Talishia Byfield (fourth left), client service representative, Sagicor Bank, May Pen, join Santa Claus in bringing cheers to the little ones at Prime Time Early Childhood Institution, who excitedly accept gifts of toy

2112, 2019

Consumers advised to create a budget

CONSUMER Affairs Commission (CAC) CEO Dolsie Allen is encouraging consumers to create a budget ahead of shopping during the holiday season.

Planning a budget will keep consumers from racking up debt, as they are able to decide in advance how