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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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

504, 2017

Street Forrest steps up

Marlene Street-Forrest,

Marlene Street Forrest, former general manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), has become the first managing director following her appointment by the board.

In her new role she will remain responsible for the strategic direction of the

304, 2017

Over 500 jobs added to Alpart workforce, says mining ministry

HENRY… visited the Alpart/JISCO plant last Thursday (Photo: JIS)

More than 500 jobs have been added to the workforce at Alpart/JISCO Alumina Refinery in Nain, St Elizabeth, and the number is expected to climb to over 700 by the

304, 2017

Upgrading of Dunn’s River Falls to boost cruise industry

Central Gardens now open at Dunn’s River Falls.

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Chairman of the National Cruise Council (NCC), Michael Belnavis, says upgrading of the Dunn’s River Falls attraction in Ocho Rios will further boost Jamaica’s growing cruise sector.

Belnavis

3103, 2017

Many thanks to the Chinese, but I want a Jamaican parliament design

As has been the practice for some decades by successive government administrations, development funding is sought from overseas rather than creating sufficient local economic traction to enable us to build those things that reflect our achievements and aspirations. The country