Leesha Delatie-Budaire

Leesha Delatie-Budaire is the acting head of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), where she plays a crucial role in analyzing and reporting on the country's economic performance. Recently, she announced that Jamaica's economy grew by 1.1% in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting improvements in both goods and services sectors. Delatie-Budaire has also been instrumental in the adoption of new statistical methodologies to enhance the accuracy and international comparability of Jamaica's economic data.