PIOJ says it’s unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says measures are in place to mitigate impact of sudden price shocks

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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178 Jamaicans in the Middle East have so far made contact with the authorities amidst war in the region

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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“The Gov’t is not utilising resources from the National Housing Trust for purposes that are not of national importance” – PM Holness

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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Four in custody after JDF seizes $45M worth of marijuana southwest of Long Bay Beach, Manchester

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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PIOJ says ongoing conflict in the Middle East could adversely impact Jamaica’s economy

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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St. Ann’s Bay Infant school students call for peace while marching through town   

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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Implementation of financial accounting software at municipal corporations reportedly far advanced

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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Manchester police probing death of infant in Top Hill

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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Damage, losses and additional costs associated with Hurricane Melissa increases to over US$12b

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry said it is unlikely that Jamaica will experience an economic recession in the short term, barring any unforeseen shock.

He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review, providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

Dr. Henry explained that a recession is defined as a significant slowdown in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of a quarter-on quarter decline.

A further decline in the January–March 2026 quarter relative to the last quarter of 2025 would be required for this condition to be met.

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