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

706, 2019

Plans to revive railway passenger service advanced — Montague

Transport and Mining Minister, Robert Montague (at podium), making his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Others (from left) are Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton; and National Security Minister, Dr

606, 2019

Sagicor-funded classrooms open at St Christopher’s School for the Deaf

The Sagicor Foundation last Friday officially commissioned into use a new block of classrooms at the St. Christopher’s School for the Deaf in Browns Town, St. Ann, developed through proceeds from the 2018 Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run. The new building

506, 2019

Old plans should be reviewed for new Port Royal

PORT Royal is Jamaica’s diamond in the rough, and we need to carefully plan and sustainably develop this jewel which will make us so proud, we will be happy to share it with the world.

To begin with, we must first

506, 2019

What the heck is a ‘stock’ really?

WHEN I started this column, I made a promise to demystify the very confusing world of investing.

Today’s article is one of the key pieces in that process. It’s dedicated to simplifying and explaining one of the basic elements of