PIOJ reports 2.8% decline in economy for third  quarter of this year

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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14 y/o female student in custody following, fatal stabbing of a teen boy in Kingston yesterday

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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Water Minister Matthew Samuda says it would cost approximately $5B USD to make Jamaica’s water infrastructure resilient by 2030

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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More than 990 murders recorded since the start of the year

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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JFJ expresses concern about outbreak of tuberculosis at Hunts Bay lock up and influenza at correctional facilities

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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JCF working with public health partners to manage outbreak of tubercolosis at the Hunts Bay Lock-Up in St. Andrew

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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Tourism ministry official calls for good sense to prevail, as efforts continue to resolve tourism workers’ concerns

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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Firefighters battling blaze at 2 facilities along Ashenheim road in St. Andrew

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

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PM Holness says young people are also benefiting from the NIDS

Jamaica’s economy saw a 2.8% decline for the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

This was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Planning Institute of Jamaica, today.

The PIOJ  said the goods producing industry decreased by 6.5 % while the services industry saw a 1.2% decline.

PIOJ’s Director General Dr. Wayne Henry said the decline was due largely in part to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, in July.

Read More