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Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair (left); Deputy Director General (Acting) and Director, Surveys Division, STATIN, Dr. Natalee Simpson (centre), and Director (Acting) Administrative Statistics, STATIN, Siomara McDonald, peruse a document at STATIN’s quarterly press briefing, held at the AC Hotel in St. Andrew, on January 15.
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair (left); Deputy Director General (Acting) and Director, Surveys Division, STATIN, Dr. Natalee Simpson (centre), and Director (Acting) Administrative Statistics, STATIN, Siomara McDonald, peruse a document at STATIN’s quarterly press briefing, held at the AC Hotel in St. Andrew, on January 15.

Economy Grew 5.1% for July to September Quarter in 2025

The Jamaican economy grew by 5.1 per cent in the July to September quarter of 2025, compared with the corresponding period in 2024. Providing details during a press briefing at the AC Hotel in St. Andrew, on January 15, Director...
Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development in the Community Renewal Programme at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (January 12) about the upcoming 10th staging of the PIOJ’s Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal.
Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development in the Community Renewal Programme at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (January 12) about the upcoming 10th staging of the PIOJ’s Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal.

PIOJ Symposium to Spotlight Rehabilitation and Reintegration for Community Development
Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Newport West Police Warns About Counterfeit Notes
Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Persons Urged to Beware of Fraudulent Customs Brokers
Debt Recovery Manager at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Owin Watson, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Debt Recovery Manager at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Owin Watson, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

SLB to Further Enhance Digital Portal as Part of Ongoing Transformation

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Debt Recovery Manager at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Owin Watson, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Finance & Public Service

SLB Introduces Streamlined Online Process to Access Debt Reset Programme

The Student’s Loan Bureau (SLB) has introduced a simplified online onboarding process for applicants to its Debt Reset Programme, making access easier and more efficient. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, SLB’s Debt Recovery Manager, Owin Watson, noted that customers can initiate the process directly through the Bureau’s official website. “To onboard, customers should visit our website,...
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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses Monday’s (December 22) Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at BOJ’s auditorium in downtown Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

Jamaica’s International Reserves Hit Record US$6.3b

Jamaica’s international reserves remain robust despite the worsened external position resulting from Hurricane Melissa, which impacted the country on October 28. Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, reported that the reserves stood at a historically high US$6.3 billion in mid-December 2025. Addressing the BOJ’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference, held on Monday (December 22) at the BOJ auditorium...
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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses Monday’s (December 22) Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at BOJ’s auditorium in downtown Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

BOJ Holds Policy Rate at 5.75 Per Cent

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously agreed to maintain the policy rate on overnight placements by deposit‑taking institutions at 5.75 per cent per annum. Speaking during the Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference at the BOJ auditorium in downtown Kingston on Monday (December 22), Governor, Richard Byles, said the decision to maintain the policy rate...
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Daughters of the late Don Wehby, Stephanie (second left) and Abigail, accepting a plaque from President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga, inducting Mr. Wehby in the PSOJ 31st Hall of Fame. The black-tie gala event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on Monday (December 15). Sharing in the moment is Mr. Wehby
Finance & Public Service

Don Wehby a Jamaican of Uncommon Distinction – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness, has hailed the late Don Wehby as a Jamaican of “uncommon distinction”. He noted that the former Government Senator and GraceKennedy Limited Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was committed to nation-building, the renewal of communities and the development of all sectors of the country. Dr. Holness said that Mr. Wehby was...
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Director of Client Relationship Management Services at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Cheryl Surjue, outlines details of the agency’s Debt Reset Programme during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Finance & Public Service

SLB Reports Strong Uptake of Debt Reset Programme

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) has reported encouraging participation in its recently launched Debt Reset Programme, with more than 6,000 clients already onboarded through the customer portal. Approximately 3,600 clients have already applied for the Debt Reset Programme. Of this group, 800 have sought the arrears credit, while 2,900 have applied for the ‘Good Standing’ credit of $100,000. Overall, some...
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Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.
Finance & Public ServiceHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime MinisterSocial Security

Gov’t to Transition Hurricane Melissa Relief to Voucher System by Early New Year

The Government is moving to transition its post-Hurricane Melissa relief efforts from physical distribution to a voucher system by early in the New Year. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, disclosed this during Wednesday’s (December 10) sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee of Parliament. He explained that, following the passage...
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