Record take – Jamaica’s remittances

Jamaica enjoyed record inflows of remittances, between January and July this year. The critically important flow of funds, reached $1.238 billion, representing an increase of US$47.6 million or 4 percent to be the highest inflows ever, according to the latest data on remittances, released by the country’s central bank.
The 2014 inflows, bettered the previous high of US$1.195 billion, in 2012 and the next highest, $1.192 billion in 2008. Net remittances for 2014 to-date, is US$1.109 billion, a growth of US$61 million or 5.8 percent relative to 2013. The out-turn for the period reflects an increase in gross inflows and a reduction in outflows.
Net remittances for July this year were US$160.5 million, an increase of US$10.9 million or 7.3 percent over the July 2013. The growth in net remittance inflows reflect an increase in gross remittance, which was partially offset by an expansion in remittance outflows.
Gross remittance inflows for the month were US$183.2 million, an increase of US$12.6 million or 7.4 percent compared to July 2013.