Wayne Henry

Wayne Henry

politician Jamaica

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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Jamaica Jamaica: Wayne Henry is the executive director of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) who emphasized the need for new strategies to address migration issues. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Editorial | Migration dilemma | Commentary

Jamaica Jamaica: Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and spoke at a quarterly press briefing on the economy. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Jamaica returns to growth | Business

Jamaica Jamaica: PIOJ Director General, Dr Wayne Henry, disclosed that it was 'the lowest figure ever recorded since poverty rates were first measured in 1989'. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: PM says government committed to reducing poverty | News

Jamaica Jamaica: 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. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Economy grew in January to March quarter - PIOJ | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Dr 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'. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: PIOJ reports decline in poverty | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Wayne Henry called for coordinated action by Caribbean governments to address the brain-drain issue. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Editorial | The region’s brain-drain | Commentary