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 |
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| Jamaica | 4 | 5.75 | 0.38% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 12,432 | $15,000 | 63$ |
| Totals | 4 | 2,961,167 | 12,432 | $15,000 | 63$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Director General Dr Wayne Henry projected the Jamaican economy to contract by 11 to 13 percent in the December 2025 quarter.
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Jamaica:
Director General Dr Wayne Henry said the estimated contraction in the economy for the December quarter was 'unprecedented and far-reaching'.
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Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and discussed the economic impact of Hurricane Melissa.
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Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and provided insights on the economic outlook during a quarterly briefing.
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Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry is the director general of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and is being honoured at the COBA Awards.
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Jamaica:
Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and is included in the delegation.
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Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry is the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica and discussed the expected economic growth during the election quarter.
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Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry, the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, reported on the economic growth during the April to June 2025 quarter.
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Jamaica:
Dr Wayne Henry, the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, reported on the economic growth during the April to June 2025 quarter.
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Wayne Henry, riding in the Masters Class, finished fourth in the overall category in a time of 40:11.65.
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