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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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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 >

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GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

BOJ RATE POLICY

JAMAICA ECONOMIC DATA

2002, 2024

Juici Patties expanding to US

JUICI Patties, the Clarendon-based restaurant franchise, is getting ready to expand to the United States and is inviting franchisees to apply to operate its restaurants in that country. The company said it will be starting first in Miami, Florida.

Daniel Chin,

2002, 2024

PSOJ aims for export-led economy

THE Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) has set itself the target of being an active participant in reshaping the nation into an export-led economy.

According to President Metry Seaga, the PSOJ aims to bolster Jamaica’s economic standing by concentrating on

2002, 2024

Avoid unregulated investment schemes’ FSC warns after Ponzi scheme meltdow

WHILE most people would jump at the opportunity to put money into a surefire investment that promises above-market returns, events over the last few days suggest the use of caution if anyone tries to sell you

2002, 2024

Trinidad rocked by another strong earthquake

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 rocked Trinidad and Tobago on Monday night.

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