Economy Update: Inflation Rate for August 2013
Inflation measures the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The measurement is the main indicator of the movement of prices that is used in most countries. The CPI for August was 201.6. This...
View ArticleEconomy Update: Inflation Rate for September 2013
The main indicator of the movement of prices that is used in most countries is the Inflation Rate, which measures the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Jamaica’s CPI for September was 207.2....
View ArticleEconomy Update: Fiscal Inflation On Target – November 2013
Inflation for November 2013 was 0.4% as Consumer Price Index rose from 209 in October 2013 to 209.9. Not only is the current inflation rate less than the previous period, it is 0.2 percentage point...
View ArticleEconomy Update: Inflation Falls To 0.3% In January
Inflation for January 2014 was 0.3% which was 0.3 percentage points below the rate for December 2013. The fiscal-year-to-date inflation was 6.9% while point-to-point inflation was 9.3%, which was 1...
View ArticleEconomy Update – Deflation In April
The latest information for the Consumer Price Index, as published by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica shows that there was a 0.3 per cent decline in April 2014, in other words a deflation of 0.3%....
View ArticleEconomy Update: Inflation May 2014
The latest information for the Consumer Price Index, as published by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica shows a 1% inflation rate for May 2014 relative to the index for April 2014. The...
View ArticleEconomy Update: Small Movement – Inflation June 2014
During the month of June 2014 there was an extremely low movement in the Consumer Price Index. The inflation rate for June was 0.1%, this is in comparison to May’s Consumer Price Index of 215.7. June...
View ArticleEconomy Update: Inflation July 2014
The calendar year-to-date inflation and fiscal year-to-date inflation were 3.7% and 2.2% respectively. diG Deeper Inflation Economy Dashboard Monthly Inflation Rate Annual Inflation Rate For more...
View ArticleEconomy Update: Inflation August 2014
Click Image According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) ‘Consumer Price Index’ report released yesterday the inflation rate for August was 1.1 per cent, which represents 0.3 % decline...
View ArticleJamaica’s Inflation Hits One-Year High – September 2014
According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) ‘Consumer Price Index’ report the inflation rate for September was 2.1 per cent. September’s inflation rate is the highest month-over-month...
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The Importance of Coral Reefs – Value, Threats, Actions To Take
Coral reef on Pedro Bank. Photo: © Tim Calver Coral reefs are beautiful, complex ecosystems that support countless plant and animal species and are essential for maintaining a healthy ocean. Found...
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Tree Planting (and Maintenance), Climate Action and Me
Tree planting is a long standing activity that has been promoted by the non-profit and public sectors. Did you also know that March 21 was established as the International Day of Forests by a...
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List: COVID-19 Response Measures
Here’s a list of COVID-19 response measures announced by the Government of Jamaica and the Private Sector – so far – to help us navigate this challenging time. This does not include the health sector...
View ArticleZero Hour: Our Region in the Face of the Pandemic
The following is an op-ed piece by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the United Nations’ Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), on the economic and social consequences of...
View Article4 Financial Quotes to Increase Your Wealth
Michelle Sinclair-Doyley of JMMB gives some of her favourite philosophical quotes that have guided her and hopes that they will guide you towards your journey of a wealthier life: 1. “How many...
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COVID-19: Official Press Releases From The Ministry of Health And Wellness
COVID-19 Official Press Releases and Other Official Information From The Ministry of Health and Wellness and The Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton Click here for COVID-19: Press Releases and Documents...
View ArticleHow To: Protect Yourself In Case Of A Fire
How To: Protect Yourself In Case Of A Fire The last thing you want to do at the time of a fire is to be thinking about your escape route, trying to figure out your next move or have malfunctioning...
View Article10 Facts On Mental Health
The following information was published in The Gleaner with information from the World Health Organization. Mental illness is real, here are 10 facts concerning mental health from around the world: 1....
View Article7 Tips: How To Eat Healthy And Enjoyably
The following information was published in The Gleaner Help Guide How To: Eat Healthy And Enjoyably It is possible to eat healthy and enjoy the foods you’re eating at the same time. Healthy eating does...
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COVID-19: Press Releases And Documents Related To Official Government Actions
COVID-19: Press Releases and Documents Related to Official Government Actions Click here for COVID-19: Official Press Releases From The Ministry Of Health And Wellness In reverse chronological order:...
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