The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) has revealed that the economy expanded by 1.6% in the first quarter of this year, confirming previous estimates by the Planning Institute of Jamaica.
This convergence of the estimate and the actual data are rare.
Statin said the growth was led by expansion in agriculture, mining and quarrying, as well as construction. On the other hand, manufacturing recorded a decline.
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Statin confirms economic growth
