Latest Economic News

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

1402, 2018

PAHO/WHO to help develop national health insurance scheme

Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (left) listens as cardiologist and managing director of Partners Interventional Centre of Jamaica Limited, Dr Victor Elliott, explains the functions of a cardiac machine, during a recent tour of the facility at Medical Associates

1402, 2018

China to invest US$6 billion more at JISCO/Alpart

EXECUTIVE vice- governor of Gansu Province in China, Huang Qiang, says his Government is ready to invest up to US$6 billion to develop an industrial park and special economic zone (SEZ) alongside JISCO/Alpart operations in Nain, St Elizabeth.

Huang made the

1402, 2018

Growth picks up to 1.1% for December quarter

PIOJ director James Stewart, PIOJ Director General Dr Wayne Henry and PIOJ Programme Director Elizabeth Emanuel at the organisation’s headquarters in New Kingston yesterday. (Photos: Bryan Cummings)

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has projected growth in the

1302, 2018

Foreign exchange market dynamics

The bulk of the Jamaican economy is not engaged in earning foreign exchange, and this imbalance perhaps places some strain on our ability to consistently earn enough to “pay our way” as a country.

To become a strong economy