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Speaking Notes: Review of Economic Performance, October–December 2022

Before I provide the details on economic performance, let me take this opportunity to remind you of the purpose of these quarterly economic estimates provided by the PIOJ. The PIOJ presents preliminary estimates on economic performance for each quarter, approximately six weeks following the end of the quarter being reviewed. This is based on the latest available information from major data providers.

There is an increasing need for modern economies to have more timely data for economic agents to make more informed decisions about macroeconomic developments. The release of the preliminary estimate is consistent with global trends, where it is the common practice to release a 1st, 2nd and even a 3rd preliminary estimate, before the final official figures are released. In the case of Jamaica, the PIOJ releases the preliminary growth estimate within the first six weeks following the end of the quarter being reviewed, and STATIN releases the official GDP figures at the end of the 3rd month following the quarter being reviewed.

The release of preliminary out-turn information is used by various stakeholders, including our International Development Partners, the Private Sector, as well as the Government, for whom the magnitude and direction of sectoral performance is critical to inform planning and policy-related decisions. READ MORE