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Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, gives an update on the performance of the economy at a press briefing held in New Kingston on December 9.
Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, gives an update on the performance of the economy at a press briefing held in New Kingston on December 9.

EPOC Says Fall in Oil Prices Will Benefit Economy

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, says the continuous fall in oil prices on the world market will benefit the Jamaican economy, individuals and businesses. Since July, global oil prices have fallen by about 40 per...
Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, says he expects the economy to continue on growth path. He was addressing journalists at the EPOC’s Monthly press briefing, held in New Kingston on Tuesday, December 9.
Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, says he expects the economy to continue on growth path. He was addressing journalists at the EPOC’s Monthly press briefing, held in New Kingston on Tuesday, December 9.

EPOC Expects Country to Continue On Growth Path
Finance Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left) with President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel shortly after the IDB head arrived in Jamaica in January 2013.
Finance Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left) with President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel shortly after the IDB head arrived in Jamaica in January 2013.

IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno Visits Jamaica
Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reece, addressing a media briefing on November 28, at Customs House, in Newport East, Kingston. The Commissioner outlined measures to assist persons to clear their goods early in the Christmas season
Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reece, addressing a media briefing on November 28, at Customs House, in Newport East, Kingston. The Commissioner outlined measures to assist persons to clear their goods early in the Christmas season

Jamaica Customs and Port Operators Collaborate to Clear Goods Early
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Colin Bullock, addressing Friday’s (November 28) launch of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) 2012 Survey of Living Conditions, at the PIOJ’s New Kingston offices.
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Colin Bullock, addressing Friday’s (November 28) launch of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) 2012 Survey of Living Conditions, at the PIOJ’s New Kingston offices.

STATIN Adds Two More Areas in Survey of Living Conditions

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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Collin Bullock, addresses participants in the Inaugural Western Jamaica Economic Forum held on Wednesday (November 26), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.
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Jamaica’s Economy to Show Growth for 2014/15

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Collin Bullock, says the economy is expected to grow for the financial year, which is a continuation of the 0.9 per cent expansion recorded for the 2013/14 period. Mr. Bullock was addressing the Inaugural Western Jamaica Economic Forum on November 26 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St....
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Technical Specialist with the Community Renewal Programme (CRP) at the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Charmaine Brimm, addresses a Think Tank held recently, at the JIS head office in Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

17 Communities to Benefit from CRP Interventions

The Community Renewal Programme (CRP) will be rolling out its social intervention initiatives to reach 17 communities in Kingston and St. Andrew. The move comes following a successful pilot of the programme in Majesty Gardens in 2012. “We were successful in the coordination of over 30 agencies around social development for Majesty Gardens,” said Technical Specialist for Socio-economic Development, CRP,...
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Finance & Public Service

Govt. to Spend $739.6 Million Less for 2014/15

The Government will be spending $739.6 million less than what was approved for the 2014/15 financial year. This is outlined in the first Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure for the 2014/15 financial year, tabled in the House of Representatives on November 25 by Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips. The Government intends to spend $936.3 million more...
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Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Colin Bullock (right), addressing journalists at the agency’s quarterly media briefing, at its New Kingston head office on Wednesday (August 20). Listening keenly is Director for the PIOJ’s Economic Planning, Research, and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart.
Finance & Public Service

0.5 to 1.5 Per Cent Growth for December Quarter

The short term prospects for the economy are positive, with projected growth within the range of 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent for the October to December 2014 quarter. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Collin Bullock, said the economy is expected to recover from the drought conditions, which resulted in a 0.8 per cent contraction...
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