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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.

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Life Insurance (2016-2017)
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Claims Payout (2012-2013)
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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

903, 2019

Merchandise Trade Bulletin December 2018

Kingston: February 25, 2019: Jamaica’s trade deficit at the end of the January to December 2018 stood at US$4,246.8 million, 1.8 per cent above the US$4,169.8 million which was recorded for the similar review period in 2017 according to the

2502, 2019

Safety campaign targets males

IN an effort to reduce the carnage on the island’s roadways, the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is embarking on a public education campaign targeting males, who, according to stats, factor heavily in fatal crashes.

The new campaign, with its message

2502, 2019

Consumers encouraged to abide by motor vehicle warranty

THE Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has advised consumers to abide by their motor vehicle warranty to reduce unsatisfactory customer service experiences with retailers.

“Consumers need to read the warranty that they get from the motor-vehicle dealers thoroughly. For example, a

2502, 2019

$13.7 million to implement development strategy

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr Wayne Henry (centre), addresses the PIOJ’s quarterly media briefing on Wednesday (February 20) at the agency’s head office in New Kingston. Listening (from left) are Senior Director for the