Understanding the effect of an IMF agreement
IN recent months, there has been significant attention placed on the need for Jamaica to have an IMF agreement in place and its timing.
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Business Optimism Down
 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica, which conducts regular surveys for the Bank of Jamaica, reported that business persons viewed current and future business conditions less favourably than a year ago.
Central bank governor to use all tools
Central bank governor to use all tools
AT a press briefing on Thursday, Bank of Jamaica Governor Brian Wynter announced a cut in the inflation target for fiscal year 2012-13, from the previous revised target of 10 to 12 per cent to between 7.5 to 9.5 per cent.
Jamaica: The Mature Borrower’s Dilemma
Jamaica: The Mature Borrower’s Dilemma
Independent Jamaica, viewed as having experienced a relatively prosperous early childhood, difficulties of puberty and teenage life, some elements of the body politic nevertheless continued in a weaker than acceptable state.