PM: Vaccines Can Quicken Pace of the Economy’s Recovery

PM: Vaccines Can Quicken Pace of the Economy’s Recovery

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for IMCA Jamaica Limited’s corporate headquarters in Kingston, on July 9, Mr. Holness noted that the pace of recovery from COVID-19 in many countries globally corresponded with their vaccination rates. The Prime Minister also...
Jamaica: Haulage Hike Expected To Hit Economy

Jamaica: Haulage Hike Expected To Hit Economy

Haulage rate increase is expected to hit the economy – The Haulage rate from the ports of Kingston for delivery island-wide has increased. The increase which has been stalled since the year 2017, has rocked the body whose members have been forced to absorb the...
Economy Not Expected To Recover Until 2023

Economy Not Expected To Recover Until 2023

The economy is not expected to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels until at least 2023. That is according to the Economic Programme Oversight Committee. The Committee says the country’s outlook is still bleak due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. Chairman of the...