GDP

EPOC: Jamaica Sees Growth in GDP

In the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) quarterly report, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) estimated GDP growth.

3 years ago

Violence Prevention as an Investment in the Economy

The World Bank estimates that crime is costing Jamaica about 5% of Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) per year, or about…

3 years ago

Jamaican Dollar Hits Historic Low in Trading

Jamaica's dollar slipped to its lowest ever trading, at 155 to one (1) US dollar. The depreciation of the dollar…

3 years ago

GDP Declines Marginally for the First Quarter

Speaking during the quarterly media briefing on July 15, Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy…

3 years ago

STATIN Say It Will Improve Access To Data For Jamaicans

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) says it is making it easier for Jamaicans to access the data it publishes.

4 years ago

Jamaica’s Manufacturing Growth Strategy Activated

Jamaica's Manufacturing Growth Strategy Activated Amidst the Pandemic - 20 weeks into the management of the COVID-19 pandemic and Jamaica has…

4 years ago

Economist Predicts More Negative GDP Growth For 2020

Economist Predicts More Negative GDP Growth For 2020. - The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) says the measures implemented to…

4 years ago

PIOJ Says COVID-19 &  Closure Of JISCO-Alpart Threatens Economic Growth

The Global Stock Markets have plunged allegedly because of the virus further fueling fears. The planning institute of Jamaica says while the virus…

5 years ago

PIOJ Predicts 0.1% Growth

Jamaicans can expect the continued staggered growth of the economy for a while after the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)…

5 years ago