Unemployment

Unravelling The Historical Low Unemployment

In this Panel Discussion, our focus shifts to the strategies being examined by the government to stimulate economic growth. Joining…

9 months ago

Unemployment Continues to Decline

The nation's unemployment rate continues its downward trajectory, with a notable uptick in youth employment and an increased presence of…

9 months ago

Socio-Economic Impact: Development of Future Jamaica

Jamaica’s unemployment rate fell drastically to a new record low of 6.2 percent in January 2022. According to the Statistical…

2 years ago

Unemployment Hits Historic Low At 6.2 %

Unemployment plunged to it's lowest in recorded history at 6.2 per cent. Meanwhile, inflation climbed in March due to myriad…

2 years ago

Unemployment Losses in COVID-19 Pandemic Hit Historic Lows

Executive Director of CAPRI, Dr. Damien King says at the lowest point during the pandemic Jamaica’s unemployment numbers in matter…

3 years ago

Jamaica’s Unemployment Down in July 2021

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica's, (STATIN) reported that the unemployment rate for July 2021 as gone down as the rate…

3 years ago

Unemployment on the Rise During Pandemic

Unemployment is on the rise while the employed labour force has shrunken. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) says the…

3 years ago

Unemployment Rate Increases To 10.7%

The inflation rate for December 2020 was 1.3 percent compared to a point-six percent inflation rate for the month of…

3 years ago

Unemployment Figures Show Massive Loss Of Livelihoods

The coronavirus outbreak has not only affected lives but also livelihoods. This as, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica is reporting…

4 years ago