Jamaica: What’s In-store For The Fragile Economy?

Jamaica: What’s In-store For The Fragile Economy?

‘The most destabilizing event since world war 2…’ – That is how Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has described the current COVID-19 crisis bedeviling the fragile economies of the region. It has been no walk in the park for Jamaica either....
Export Potential and Brand Jamaica

Export Potential and Brand Jamaica

The demand for information technology and digital services as well as agriculture, also present major opportunities. Diane Edwards, President of the Jamaica Promotion Corporation (JAMPRO) says the agency has been moving to identify market prospects for Jamaican...
The Private Sector’s Role Amidst The Crisis

The Private Sector’s Role Amidst The Crisis

The outlook at the time of the tabling of the 2020/2021 budget in February was largely positive. The planning institute of Jamaica projected growth in the range of zero point five and one point 5 percent for the fiscal year. The main drivers of growth were expected to...