The Jamaican economy has been restricted to the 2 percent glass ceiling in recent years but according to one financial analyst, the new budget is geared at fixing that problem.
In 2018 the economy brushed the 2 percent growth range coming in at an estimated 1.8 percent. This week we’re going for growth with the PIOJ and its latest growth figures.
The proclamation of Reggae Day has given rise to activities commemorate Reggae Month, including concerts, awards ceremonies, symposia and other events. But some have asked “Why February?” and “Why celebrate Reggae Month at all?”
In 2017, JSIF began a new programme to help thousands of Jamaicans obtain their birth certificates. The Operation Certification initiative falls under JSIF’s Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP).
Jamaican products are in high demand overseas. This means there are lots of opportunities for local manufacturers to exploit. But if you’re not sure how to tap into these markets or uncertain if your products are export ready, then Export Max phase III may just be for you.
The Government has presented a budget of 803 billion dollars for the 2019/20 fiscal year, roughly a billion dollars more when compared to the estimates for the current fiscal year ending March 31.
With Jamaica’s debt on the decline, more money is likely to become available for development. The International Monetary fund’s resident Representative to Jamaica agrees, pointing to public sector transformation as another area for growth.
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