PIOJ says economy grew by estimated 0.8% for 2025 first quarter in comparison to same period last year

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

Central Bank expects continued growth in tourism sector despite uncertainties in the United States

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

Mount Rosser now passable

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

OUR calls on JPS to consider opening convenient hubs in high-traffic areas/past locations as measure to improve customers’ access to services

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

Mount Rosser blocked by overturned truck; motorists asked to use North South Highway

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

Nurses integral to operation of country’s hospitals – Health Minister says no to violence against healthcare workers

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

UTECH students protest violence against women amid reports that missing student is dead

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

“Enough is enough!” Nurses issue strong warning to persons who choose to carry out violent acts against women and girls

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

Attack on female nurse during road rage incident represents continuation of epidemic – President of PNP Women’s Movement Duncan Sutherland

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More

Health Minister says nurse physically assaulted in road rage incident will receive counselling in addition to medical treatment

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 0.8 per cent between January and March this year when compared to the same period in 2024.

PIOJ’s Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

This he attributed to continued growth in some industries.

Dr. Henry highlighted growth in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

Read More