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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

2204, 2019

Clarke interviewed on Bloomberg

Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke in an addres to Parliament (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Jamaica’s finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, was featured yesterday on the Bloomberg Television production, Bloomberg Markets: The Close.

2204, 2019

Sagicor now Jamaica’s 2nd most profitable listed company

President and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica, Christopher Zacca (4th left), with his leadership team (from left), Senior Vice- President – Group Human Resources and Corporate Services, Karl Williams; CEO – Sagicor Investments, Kevin Donaldson; CEO Sagicor Bank, Chorvelle

2204, 2019

Caribbean growth impacted by failure to invest in infrastructure — IDB

WASHINGTON, United States — A new study by the Inter-American Bank (IDB) has found that growth in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) is sharply impacted by the failure to invest in infrastructure.

The Washington-based financial institution said that the study looks

2204, 2019

Knutsford Court reaping benefits of eco-friendly programme

In an effort to promote a more eco-friendly environment, the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston is adopting new energy-efficient methods, along with other sustainable practices.

According to the hotel’s Chief Engineer Prince Leung, part of this programme includes