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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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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

2703, 2018

Oran Hall | Safe investment with big returns?

QUESTION: I am looking for a safe way to invest and to earn great rewards on my principal. Do you have any advice to give me?

– Claudette

FINANCIAL ADVISER: You want great returns but

2703, 2018

We better listen to Mr Bruce Golding

Addressing the Rotary Club of Kingston earlier this month, former Prime Minister Bruce Golding shared some very revealing data that, we hope, have attracted the attention of policymakers.

Essentially, what Mr Golding pointed out was the fact that Jamaica needs to

2703, 2018

Phillips argues for empowering people

PHILLIPS… any tax on Airbnb operators who earn less than US$75 per night would undermine the potential for inclusive growth

In a budget presentation entitled “Empowering the people: Restoring Hope” last week Thursday, Opposition leader Dr Peter Phillips

2703, 2018

TripAdvisor names Jamaica best C’bean destination

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has been ranked number one on the TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice™ awards’ Best Destinations in the Caribbean list.

The well-respected planning and booking website highlighted the Caribbean’s best islands based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Based on