1.2% contraction in the economy in 2010
Preliminary data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reveal that the Jamaican economy contracted by 1.2% in 2010.
A release from STATIN said the economy was impacted by the slow pace of recovery in the global economy, severe drought conditions during in the first two quarters, and Tropical Storm Nicole in September.
The fall in consumer demand also affected the performance of several service industries.
During the fourth quarter of 2010 all service industries except for hotels and restaurants and producers of Government services declined.
Hotels and restaurants grew by 5.8% due mainly to the performance of resorts and other short stay accommodations.
http://rjrnewsonline.com/business/12...n-economy-2010
Preliminary data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reveal that the Jamaican economy contracted by 1.2% in 2010.
A release from STATIN said the economy was impacted by the slow pace of recovery in the global economy, severe drought conditions during in the first two quarters, and Tropical Storm Nicole in September.
The fall in consumer demand also affected the performance of several service industries.
During the fourth quarter of 2010 all service industries except for hotels and restaurants and producers of Government services declined.
Hotels and restaurants grew by 5.8% due mainly to the performance of resorts and other short stay accommodations.
http://rjrnewsonline.com/business/12...n-economy-2010
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