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

610, 2019

The risk-free way to learn to invest

Hey guys! This week I wanted to share something with you that I think is worth knowing, especially if you’re just starting out and want to build up confidence.

If you’ve been paying attention to the local stock market

410, 2019

Funding tertiary education: It takes planning

Over the last five or so years it has become commonplace to see stories in the traditional and social media about a child or young adult whose dreams are about to be dashed because they

210, 2019

Business Briefs

QWI vaults JSE into record territory

The wealth traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange climbed above $2 trillion for the first time on Monday, pulled by newly listed investment company QWI Investments Limited.

QWI was formed in 2018 as a spin-off of

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US economy grew at modest 2% pace in second quarter

The United States economy grew at a modest two per cent annual rate in the second quarter, a pace sharply lower than the three per cent-plus growth rates seen over the past year.

Many analysts believe that growth will slow further