Communiques

September 2019: UPDATE ON 3-YEAR IMF PRECAUTIONARY STAND-BY ARRANGEMENT (PSBA)

The EPOC met on September 27, 2019 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending June 2019. The sixth and final review mission by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the current precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) was conducted over the...

June 2019: UPDATE ON 3-YEAR IMF PRECAUTIONARY STAND-BY ARRANGEMENT (PSBA)

Most recent results The EPOC met on June 28, 2019 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending April 2019. Based on the preliminary results for performance to date through the end of April 2019, Jamaica is on track to meet the targets for the...

May 2019: UPDATE ON 3-YEAR IMF PRECAUTIONARY STAND-BY ARRANGEMENT (PSBA)

Most recent results - The EPOC met on May 14, 2019 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending March 2019. Structural Benchmarks Met All Structural Benchmarks under the Programme have been met. [pdf-embedder...

April 2019: UPDATE ON 3-YEAR IMF PRECAUTIONARY STAND-BY ARRANGEMENT (PSBA)

IMF Executive Board conclude fifth review The IMF concluded the fifth and penultimate review of Jamaica’s performance under the Precautionary Standby Arrangement. Strong implementation of the reform program continues. After commendable performance under two successive...

March 2019: UPDATE ON 3-YEAR IMF PRECAUTIONARY STAND-BY ARRANGEMENT (PSBA)

The EPOC met on March 22, 2019 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending January 2019. Structural Benchmarks Met ☑ As a result of the overall strong performance, the GOJ has met all eight (8) macro-fiscal structural benchmarks for the November...

February 2019: UPDATE ON 3-YEAR IMF PRECAUTIONARY STAND-BY ARRANGEMENT (PSBA)

The EPOC met on February 15, 2019 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending September 2018. For the review period April to December 2018, the Fiscal Performance continued its positive trend. Download document.

January 2019: Update on 3-year IMF Precautionary Stand-by Arrangement (PSBA)

The EPOC met on January 15, 2019 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending September 2018. Based on the preliminary results for performance to date through the end of November 2018, the GOJ is on track to meet the targets for the Quantitative...

November 2018: Update on 3-year IMF Precautionary Stand-by Arrangement (PSBA)

The EPOC met on November 20, 2018 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending September 2018. Based on the preliminary results for performance to date through the end of September 2018, the GOJ is on track to meet the targets for the...

September 2018: Update on 3-year IMF Precautionary Stand-by Arrangement (PSBA)

The EPOC met on October 5, 2018 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending August 2018. The IMF conducted its fourth (4th) review mission during September 10 - 21, 2018 for the period ending June 2018. Based on the preliminary results...

July 2018: Update on 3-year IMF Precautionary Stand-by Arrangement (PSBA)

The EPOC met on July 27, 2018 and reviewed the latest available results for the period ending May 2018. Based on the preliminary results for performance to date through the end of May 2018, Jamaica is on track to meet the targets for the Quantitative...