Wayne Henry
JamaicapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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PIOJ Director General Dr Wayne Henry stated that there are mixed views concerning the analysis of AI’s potential impact.
Forrest: AI cannot replace certain things | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-19
Director General Dr Wayne Henry reported that real value added fell by 7.5 per cent compared with the same period of 2024.
PIOJ warns of recession as economy contracts | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-03Dr. Wayne Henry is the PIOJ Director General who presented the handbook at the symposium.
PIOJ launches handbook to support reintegration of deportees and ex-offendersJamaica· 2026-01-28
Director General Dr Wayne Henry projected the Jamaican economy to contract by 11 to 13 percent in the December 2025 quarter.
In Parliament today: finance minister to table third revised budget as Jamaica confronts hurricane fallout | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-02
Director General Dr Wayne Henry said the estimated contraction in the economy for the December quarter was 'unprecedented and far-reaching'.
Finance minister to speak on economy Tuesday | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-27
Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and discussed the economic impact of Hurricane Melissa.
Brace for recession but bank on resilience, says PIOJ | BusinessJamaica· 2025-11-26Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and provided insights on the economic outlook during a quarterly briefing.
PIOJ says economy to decline by up 13 per cent in December 2025 quarter | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-25Dr Wayne Henry is the director general of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and is being honoured at the COBA Awards.
COBA Awards to honour Oblique Seville | LifestyleJamaica· 2025-11-08
Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and is included in the delegation.
Finance minister in Washington for IMF, World Bank annual meetings | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-16
Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and discussed the expected economic growth during the election quarter.
PIOJ projects decent growth for election quarter | BusinessJamaica· 2025-08-20Dr Wayne Henry, the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, reported on the economic growth during the April to June 2025 quarter.
Economy grew by 1.4% in April – June quarter - PIOJ | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-20Dr Wayne Henry, the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, reported on the economic growth during the April to June 2025 quarter.
Economy grew by 1.4% in April – June quarter - PSOJ | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-19Wayne Henry, riding in the Masters Class, finished fourth in the overall category in a time of 40:11.65.
Marsh Tops Challengers To Claim National Individual Time Trial Cycling Championship
Unknown· 2025-07-22
Wayne Henry dominated the Masters category in the National Individual Road Race.
Bridges Jr Claims National Road Race Crown and Eleventh Overall TitleUnknown· 2025-07-01
Wayne Henry is the executive director of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) who emphasized the need for new strategies to address migration issues.
Editorial | Migration dilemma | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-23
Wayne Henry finished just behind Delroy Carty in the race.
Anguilla’s Carty dominates Workers Union Invitational RaceUnknown· 2025-05-28
Wayne Henry was sentenced to 23 years in prison for multiple sexual offenses.
Auckland serial sexual offender Wayne Henry jailed for 23 years
New Zealand· 2025-05-28
Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and spoke at a quarterly press briefing on the economy.
Jamaica returns to growth | BusinessJamaica· 2025-05-23PIOJ Director General, Dr Wayne Henry, disclosed that it was 'the lowest figure ever recorded since poverty rates were first measured in 1989'.
PM says government committed to reducing poverty | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-22
Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and reported on the economic growth during the January to March 2025 quarter.
Economy grew in January to March quarter - PIOJ | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-22Dr Wayne Henry, the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, disclosed that it was 'the lowest figure ever recorded since poverty rates were first measured in 1989'.
PIOJ reports decline in poverty | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-22Wayne Henry called for coordinated action by Caribbean governments to address the brain-drain issue.
Editorial | The region’s brain-drain | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-04-26
Dr Wayne Henry, the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, called for a strategic approach to high-skilled migration in the Caribbean.
PIOJ calls for strategic Caribbean stakeholder approach to high-skilled migration | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-24
Dr Wayne Henry asserted that the economy was not in a recession, citing the macroeconomy’s relative strength and low unemployment rate.
Statin data affirms double-dip economic decline | BusinessJamaica· 2025-04-09Wayne Henry dominated the Masters class with a strong performance.
Browne’s dominance continues as junior cyclist claims season’s first time trialUnknown· 2025-04-09
Wayne Henry was eighth, crossing the line in a time of 44:09.00.
Tahje Brown: Junior cyclist dominates season opening Jenel Warner RaceUnknown· 2025-03-05
Dr Wayne Henry, the PIOJ Director General, stated that the contraction was induced by Hurricane Beryl rather than a weakness in the underlying economy.
PIOJ forecasts return to growth in March quarter | BusinessJamaica· 2025-02-21Director General Dr Wayne Henry reported that Jamaica recorded a 1.8 per cent decline for the October to December quarter in 2024.
BOJ holds policy rate at 6% amid global uncertainty | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-21Dr 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.
PIOJ head says Ja not in recession amid two consecutive quarters of decline | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-19