vaccination increased globally and locally Economy expected to continue positive growth trend – PIOJ

Following an estimated 6.3 per cent real value added in gross domestic product (GDP) output from the local economy during July-September, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has projected further growth over subsequent quarters and the remainder of the fiscal year.

Speaking at a quarterly media briefing held virtually yesterday, Dr Wayne Henry, director general of the PIOJ, said that based on preliminary estimates the institute will be anticipating a calendar year growth within the range of three-six per cent and fiscal year 2021/22 growth of six-nine per cent.

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