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The Financial Investigations Division Act has been amended to make clearer, provision regarding the circumstances in which the Financial Investigations Division (FID) may give information to or receive information. This...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 20).

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Director of Policy Research at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Suzette Johnson, speaks at the official launch of the Jamaica National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Friday (January 16). The MPI will guide the Government’s development of policies and programmes aimed at poverty reduction.

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Issues Contributing to Multidimensional Poverty Need to Be Addressed – PIOJ

Director of Policy Research at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Suzette Johnson, says priority action is needed to address issues of income security, insurance, basic infrastructure and building resilience,...

By: Donique Weston, January 19, 2026

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, addresses the official opening of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Northeast Regional office in Drax Hall, St. Ann on Friday ( Jan.16).

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NCDA Opens Northeast Regional Office in St. Ann

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, says the establishment of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Northeast Regional Office signals the Government’s commitment...

By: SERENA GRANT, January 18, 2026

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, displays a copy of the Jamaica National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) during the official launch ceremony for the Index at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Friday (Jan. 16).

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Gov’t Better Equipped to Measure, Address Poverty

The Government of Jamaica is now better equipped to measure and address poverty across the island following the launch of the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). Developed by the Planning...

By: DONIQUE WESTON, January 18, 2026

Director of Policy Research at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Suzette Johnson, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on January 15 about the launch of Jamaica’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). She explained that the process to develop Jamaica’s MPI began in June 2021 and involved extensive consultations.

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Process To Develop National MPI Outline

The process to develop Jamaica’s national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) began in June 2021 and has involved extensive consultation with stakeholders and persons living in poverty across the island. Speaking...

By: Lisa Rowe, January 16, 2026

Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair (second left), in discussion with (from left) STATIN’s Communications Officer, Jhanielle Powell-Anderson; Deputy Director General (Acting) and Director, Surveys Division, Dr. Natalee Simpson, and Director (Acting) Administrative Statistics, Siomara McDonald, during the agency’s quarterly press briefing at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Thursday (January 15).

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STATIN Reports 1.3 Per Cent Inflation Rate For December 2025

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has reported that the inflation rate for December 2025 was 1.3 per cent, compared to November 2025. Director General, Leesha Delatie‑Budair, shared the details...

By: Chris Patterson, January 16, 2026

Director of Policy Research at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Suzette Johnson, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on January 15 about Jamaica’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index.

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PIOJ To Launch National Multidimensional Poverty Index Today

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) will launch the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) on Friday (January 16). The MPI, which has been in development for six years, captures the...

By: Lisa Rowe, January 16, 2026

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.

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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...

By: Chris Patterson, January 16, 2026

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.

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PIOJ Symposium to Spotlight Rehabilitation and Reintegration for Community Development

The rehabilitation of ex-offenders and the reintegration of involuntarily returned migrants (IRM) will be the focus of the 10th staging of the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) Best Practice Symposium...

By: Lisa Rowe, January 13, 2026

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