Jamaica’s Debt to GDP Ratio Estimated at 130 per cent as at Dec-2010


Jamaica Observer: “Jamaica’s Debt to GDP Ratio Estimated at 130 per cent as at Dec-2010”

Based on the latest data available (December-2010) the total stock of debt stands at J$1.52 trillion or approximately 130 per cent of GDP (assuming nominal GDP by fiscal year end will grow by 8 per cent relative to FY2009/10).


Jamaica Observer: “Premier Credit sets sights on credit bureau licence in Jamaica”

Credit bureau operator Premier Credit headed by Lennox McLeod has now placed an application with the Bank Of Jamaica (BOJ) to acquire a licence to establish a credit bureau in Jamaica.