Wayne Henry
Dr. Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), where he plays a crucial role in analyzing and reporting on the country’s economic performance. He has been in the news recently for asserting that Jamaica is not in a recession despite experiencing two consecutive quarters of economic decline, attributing the downturn to external shocks such as hurricanes and other hydrological events. Dr. Henry emphasizes the resilience of the Jamaican macroeconomy, highlighting ongoing job demand and the expectation of a return to growth.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 | 8.00 | 0.00% | +0% | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,052 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 2 | 2,961,167 | 2,052 | $15,000 | 10$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry asserted that the economy was not in a recession, citing the macroeconomy’s relative strength and low unemployment rate.
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Unknown:
Wayne Henry dominated the Masters class with a strong performance.
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Unknown:
Wayne Henry was eighth, crossing the line in a time of 44:09.00.
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Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry, the PIOJ Director General, stated that the contraction was induced by Hurricane Beryl rather than a weakness in the underlying economy.
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Jamaica:
Director General Dr Wayne Henry reported that Jamaica recorded a 1.8 per cent decline for the October to December quarter in 2024.
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Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry, the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, states that the country is not in a recession despite two consecutive quarters of decline.
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