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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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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

2301, 2018

Editorial | Bring clarity to sugary drink policy

There is need for clarity from the Holness administration on where it is going with its policy to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks whether by taxing the products or by voluntary restraint by manufacturers.

Most countries that have tackled the

2301, 2018

ROAD USERS URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS ON THE NATION’S ROADS IN THE NEW YEAR

January 22, 2018

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Director of The Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining Kenute Hare, is urging road users to exercise extreme caution on the roads this year.

He says drivers should desist from using their motor vehicles to

2201, 2018

PSOJ Supports the Limited State of Emergency

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) wants to register our support for the limited

State of Emergency (SOE) called on Thursday January 18th for

areas in St. James.

The PSOJ had earlier this month expressed significant concern that the crime situation was

2201, 2018

Agriculture – key to Caribbean food security

The Caribbean is rich in natural resources; no wonder they underpin much of the region’s economy.

The natural tropical landscape alone has generated a strong, unique tourism sector that has seen record numbers of visitors to the Caribbean year