Policy rate reduced by 25 basis points

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Freedom Imaginaries calls on Gov’t to provide proper accommodation for Haitians who landed in Portland yesterday

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Two killed in early morning Hanover crash

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Man fatally shot by police at party in Clarendon

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Man seen in video assaulting nurse slapped with multiple charges

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Human skeletal remains found at St. Catherine beach believed to be that of missing UTECH student

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Bill to amend the Pensions Public Service Act was passed in the Upper House

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Prime Minister Holness says Government has financing to support long-term investment in water

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Man arrested in relation to disappearance of UTECH student

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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Relatives to be relocated following Kelsey Ferrigon’s murder-PM HolnessĀ 

Bank of Jamaica, BOJ Governor Richard Byles says the policy rate has been reduced from 6, to 5.75 percent.

He made the statement at yesterday’s quarterly press conference.

The governor’s statement also comes in light of trade tensions on the global stage. 

However, Governor Byles said he expects that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States on other trade partners will be materially lowered following deliberations.

He said the rationale for the reduction is because Jamaica’s economy is expected to remain stable. 

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