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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

1510, 2018

Oran Hall | Fixing a personal debt problem

QUESTION: I am currently in debt for a total of $1.2 million, which is spread across three financial institutions. My credit score is the lowest. I earn $106,000 net per month. My bus fare for work is $30,000 per month,

1110, 2018

Table of IMF economic growth forecasts

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Here are the International Monetary Fund’s latest economic growth projections for 2018 and 2019, published Monday in the quarterly update to the World Economic Outlook. The table shows the GDP growth forecasts in percentages, with

1110, 2018

Selling property the right way

Selling property in Jamaica requires a property owner to exercise diligence during the entire process. It is always prudent to have a registered title before a decision is made to sell. The National Land Agency is the only body in

1110, 2018

Global stocks mixed as markets eye US interest rates

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Global stocks finished mixed yesterday following a meandering session amid lingering worries over higher interest rates as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its global growth forecast.

Investors have been nervous since the yield on