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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Jamaica recorded largest quarterly economic decline since COVID-19 pandemic in October to December period last year

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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NRSC urges faster reforms as road deaths threaten Jamaica’s working-age population

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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Man mobbed to death in Linstead, St. Catherine

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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Tufton says Cornwall Regional Hospital nears full operation within 1-2 weeks

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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South West St. Ann MP Zavia Mayne says new Alexandria Market will revive economic activity in area

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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NWC to adjust accounts for customers billed without water before and after Hurricane Melissa

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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Young Jamaicans urged to harness creativity for economic growth and business success

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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Seven children killed in road crashes since start of the year; Road Safety Council expresses concern

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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Many commuters left stranded after taxi operators withdraw service over poor state of Brokenhurst main road in 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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