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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

102, 2017

Brascoe Lee making mega money – Exporting ram goat products abroad pays off

102, 2017

Transport Ministry targets ‘bikers’ out west

WESTERN BUREAU:

Transport Minister Mike Henry, personnel from his ministry, the Island Traffic Authority, and the police met with several motorcycle operators in Orange Bay, Hanover, last week as part of an outreach programme aimed at encouraging best practices among motorcyclists.

Kenute

102, 2017

New Road Traffic Act draws closer

Debate on the new Road Traffic Act is expected to continue in Parliament today, with Prime Minister Andrew Holness scheduled to make his contribution.

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck said the bill will shortly be passed by the House of Representatives.

The Government

1601, 2017

Insurer: 2016 saw highest natural disaster losses in four years

Last year saw the highest costs from natural disasters since 2012, with a pair of earthquakes in Japan in April accounting for the heaviest losses, a leading insurer said Wednesday.

Losses from natural disasters worldwide totalled US$175 billion last year, some