Bank of Jamaica
New tax measures biggest threat to Jamaican inflation
Increases in income tax threshold will impact inflation, latest report warns; exchange rate depreciation and international oil prices are also a concern
Jamaica establishes foreign exchange market working group
Governor Wynter calls meeting to inform market about new group, established to formulate proposals to address the depreciation of the Jamaican dollar
Conflict of interest prompts managerial change at Bank of Jamaica
Deputy governor will leave the central bank after completing her term; Bank of Jamaica to now have three deputy governors
Jamaica’s monthly inflation turns positive
It increases to 0.2%, but annual inflation slides to 2.1%; Bank of Jamaica still confident that inflation will fall within the target range for 2016/17
Jamaican authorities send mixed messages on adoption of inflation targeting
IMF tells central bank to focus on single mandate but Jamaican authorities say more time is needed to investigate whether path is suitable
Wynter considers financial inclusion in line with AML/CFT risk
Bank of Jamaica governor notes challenge in meeting both AML/CFT objectives and financial inclusion; suggests competent authorities must consider balance between the two
Bank of Jamaica lowers inflation target
Jamaica's central bank continues move towards inflation-targeting regime; bank forecasts inflation to fall within new target band by the end of the fiscal year
Jamaica successfully restarts bond market, governor says
Government debt issuance in February was oversubscribed; Wynter hopes surplus liquidity will continue to increase, helping to accommodate ‘crowding-in’ of private investment
Jamaican officials point to management plans as debt falls
Jamaica set to reduce debt-to-GDP ratio to 125% in pursuit of 90% target; officials from central bank and debt management branch welcome changes in past year
Jamaican report says inflation risks balanced for 2016
Latest forecasts suggest inflation will rise to lower end of Bank of Jamaica’s target range in coming months; downside risks include reversal in food prices
Jamaica will require banks to have recovery plans to access emergency liquidity
Banks must provide recovery plans under new emergency liquidity facility, Jamaican bank governor says
Jamaican governor defends update of central bank act
Amendments would give central bank new responsibility for financial system stability; Brian Wynter argues it is not designed to turn the institution into a ‘super-regulator’
Jamaica must sustain reform, central bank governor says
Jamaica must keep economic reform efforts going for another 15 years, Brian Wynter says; calls for enhancements to role of IMF’s centre for Caribbean technical assistance
Caribbean countries should use fiscal policy to fight exchange market pressure
Report from economists of several Caribbean central banks lays out the path for fiscal sustainability in the region; recommends using exchange market pressure as trigger for fiscal correction
Bank of Jamaica set for new powers in 2015
Central bank on track to assume responsibility for financial stability; will start conducting annual reviews to track ‘readiness’ for full-fledged inflation targeting
Jamaican governor hails resilience to inflation shocks
Bryan Winter says the country’s reform program has enabled inflation to remain low despite sharp depreciation in currency; reveals new design of monetary policy report
Jamaica governor expects IMF money in June
Brian Wynter says country is performing well under EFF programme; notes 'continued favourable outlook' for inflation but 'elevated' expectations mean stance remains 'conservative'
Bank of Jamaica will continue to tighten liquidity conditions
Governor Brian Wynter says central bank will keep on issuing ‘special securities’ to ensure exchange rate stability; unconcerned by recent increases in inflation rate
New Jamaican banknotes mark 50 years of country’s independence
Bank of Jamaica introduces new notes commemorating 50 years of political independence for the country; hybrid substrate used for first time
Bank of Jamaica governor offers growth and inflation predictions
Brian Wynter predicts growth and inflation levels for fiscal year 2011-12; says unaltered monetary policy stance in last quarter was due to uncertainty both abroad and domestically
Jamaica top of the (volleyball) league
Bank of Jamaica triumphs in one day volleyball rally
Jamaica’s Wynter: correct policies can ease inflation
Bank of Jamaica governor Brian Wynter says stable public finances and central bank autonomy can alleviate inflationary pressures
Jamaica’s Wynter: financial literacy programme long overdue
Bank of Jamaica governor Brian Wynter says financial literacy programme will enhance economic development
Former Jamaican governor attacks PM
Recently resigned governor Derick Latibeaudiere says PM has shown a lack of respect