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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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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.

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GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

BOJ RATE POLICY

JAMAICA ECONOMIC DATA

2502, 2019

Huawei Mate X smartphone folds face out

Huawei has revealed its first smartphone to feature a foldable screen, less than a week after its rival Samsung did the same.

The rival handset-tablet hybrids have contrasting designs.

Huawei’s Mate X places its fold-out screen on the outside of the

2502, 2019

Chinese businesses in Jamaica form association

Sixteen of Jamaica’s leading Chinese businesses have come together to form the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Jamaica (ACEJ), a non-profit organisation slated to officially launch next Tuesday.

Chinese officials, Jamaican government and opposition members, some of Jamaica’s business

2502, 2019

United Oil & Gas says 229 million barrels of oil potential estimated offshore Jamaica

United Oil & Gas has told investors that its Colibri exploration prospect, offshore Jamaica, has been estimated independently to host some 229-million barrels of oil potential.

A new review of the Walton-Morant licence by consultant ERC Equipoise has upgraded

2402, 2019

Sagicor Bank to host house-warming party for mortgage clients

THREE lucky Sagicor Bank mortgage clients have been specially selected to be treated to a house-warming party at their new homes, which were financed through the financial institution.

The first house-warming party is set for today at the Country Mist