Employment Rate in Jamaica decreased to 92.70 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 92.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Jamaica averaged 87.83 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 83.70 percent in the second quarter of 2013. This page provides - Jamaica Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Jamaica decreased to 0.86 USD/Liter in April from 0.93 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Jamaica averaged 0.94 USD/Liter from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.20 USD/Liter in December of 2012 and a record low of 0.37 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Jamaica Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Private Sector Credit in Jamaica increased to 996209.34 JMD Million in February from 989083.49 JMD Million in January of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Jamaica averaged 325694.13 JMD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 996209.34 JMD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 62001.10 JMD Million in October of 2001. This page provides - Jamaica Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Jamaica increased to 2008086 USD Million in March from 2005048 USD Million in February of 2020. Government Debt in Jamaica averaged 2069803.55 USD Million from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2158846 USD Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 1970612 USD Million in December of 2019. This page provides - Jamaica Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Jamaica increased to 487391 people in December from 328919 people in November of 2019. Tourist Arrivals in Jamaica averaged 237961.81 people from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 487651 people in December of 2018 and a record low of 102095 people in September of 1997. This page provides - Jamaica Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Jamaica increased to 2415.10 USD Million in 2019 from 2345.80 USD Million in 2018. Remittances in Jamaica averaged 1901.29 USD Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2415.10 USD Million in 2019 and a record low of 968 USD Million in 2001. In Jamaica, Remittances refers to inflows of current and capital transfers in cash and kind, including migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances) and acquired rights in social benefits (total remittances). This page provides - Jamaica Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Jamaica recorded a Current Account deficit of 20.56 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Jamaica averaged -66.68 USD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 153.47 USD Million in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of -536.06 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Jamaica Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Jamaica stands at B+ with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Jamaica was last set at B2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Jamaica was last reported at B+ with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Jamaica thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Jamaica as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Jamaica recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 489.68 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Jamaica averaged 48.09 USD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2187.69 USD Million in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of -689.27 USD Million in the first quarter of 2017. This page provides - Jamaica Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Jamaica increased by 148 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Jamaica averaged 178.81 USD Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 273.82 USD Million in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 68.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. This page provides - Jamaica Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Jamaica increased to 14071.76 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 14040.53 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Jamaica averaged 12989.04 USD Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14754.06 USD Million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 8782.88 USD Million in the second quarter of 2016. This page provides - Jamaica External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Jamaica recorded 490 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Jamaica reported 9 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Coronavirus Cases.

Jamaica recorded 9 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Jamaica reported 490 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Coronavirus Deaths.

Jamaica recorded 62 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Jamaica reported 9 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Coronavirus Recovered.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Jamaica increased to 846555 JMD Million in March from 790307 JMD Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Jamaica averaged 390796.66 JMD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 846555 JMD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 146770.40 JMD Million in February of 2003. This page provides - Jamaica Central Bank Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Jamaica was last recorded at 0.50 percent. Interest Rate in Jamaica averaged 11.56 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33 percent in October of 1996 and a record low of 0.50 percent in August of 2019. In Jamaica, the Bank of Jamaica engages in open market operations by offering 30-day instruments. Since July 1st, 2017, the Bank changed the benchmark interest rate to the rate paid on overnight deposits held by deposit-taking institutions (“DTIs”) from the rate paid on 30-day certificates of deposit. This page provides - Jamaica Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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TALK OF THE TOWN: Both Lily James and Keeley Hawes were photographed wearing baggy pyjamas while on set for the new Netflix version of Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca.

Laura Carmichael partied with Lily James and Billie Piper at the Mr Porter Health In Mind Fund bash, held at Quaglino's in London on Thursday night. 

The former Downton Abbey star, 30, cut a stylish figure at the event, donning a black top with a matching skirt while she added height to her frame with brown boots.

Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt has revealed that she has separated from her husband James Cannon after eight years of marriage.

The British actress wears stockings, suspenders and high heels while striking  a series of provocative poses for the latest issue of AnOther magazine.

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The pregnant star, 38, took to Instagram to share a sweet snap alongside her husband-to-be after tweeting she wouldn't be attending the ceremony because she 'can't be a***d to get glammed up.'

Maya Jama looked to have had a very good night as she made a bleary-eyed exit from the awards after-party at London's Hotel Intercontinental.

The actress, 38, poked fun at her stylish black polo neck jumper with a playful caption as she took to Instagram on Monday to share the sweet selfie with her husband-to-be, 28.

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The former TOWIE star, 28, looked fantastic in short red pyjamas as she perched on her husband Rio Ferdinand's knee during their Christmas Eve celebrations in the Maldives.

Taking to Instagram, the American actress shared a photo of the pair enjoying lunch while reacting their famous cheek to cheek pose from the film's promotional poster.

The 27-year-old singer was sued by Michael May in a $300 million lawsuit in March 2018 over the rights to the song, which he claimed closely resembles the lyrics to a song he released.

An Amazon promotion offering cheap gas at a station in California had to be suspended due to high demand from motorists. The event took place to celebrate the show 'Marvellous Ms. Maisel.'

The Borussia Dortmund star is United's top transfer target and the club are said to be convinced they have got their man after holding secret talks, according to recent reports.

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers believes striker Jamie Vardy possesses the threat of two players, not just one. Rodgers likens the ex-England forward's game to the role Luis Suarez had.

James, 34, commented on a picture of Jacqueline, 27, writing: 'You look like you are waiting for the sunshine bus and if anyone touches your football you will go mad.'

The actor, 61, who played Derek Branning in EastEnders between 2011 and 2012, revealed he suffered a heart attack, just like his character in the BBC soap.

The former TOWIE star and the ex-Corrie actress, 32, appeared delighted to be in each other's company as they rang in his 33rd birthday with a romantic trip to Jamaica with Sandals Resorts UK.

The former Corrie star, 32, and her husband, 33, continued to document their trip to Jamaica with a fresh-faced snap on Instagram on Thursday.

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Jamie Laing appeared to still be going strong with girlfriend Sophie Habboo, as they stepped out together in London's Notting Hill on Tuesday afternoon.

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