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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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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

2912, 2017

New Traffic Act expected in January

THE long-delayed updated version of the new Road Traffic Act (RTA) is expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives next month.

The Bill has been through a robust period of review since it was withdrawn from Parliament in 2016,

2912, 2017

Economy grows by less than 1%

The economy saw an 11.8 per cent increase in foreign national arrivals.

The Jamaican economy grew by 0.8 per cent when compared to the third quarter of 2016, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN).

The increase

2812, 2017

Jamaica voted world’s leading cruise, wedding destination

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica was for the third time voted world’s leading wedding destination and again voted world’s leading cruise destination at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards held at the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa

2812, 2017

Morrison urges pension policy review

MORRISON… although the scheme is non-contributory, it’s a benefit that accrues to you as a result of the fact that you’re employed

TRADE union leader Vincent Morrison says the Government should review its policy of nullifying pension benefits for