Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola) and strategically located between Cayman Trench and Jamaica Channel, the main sea lanes for the Panama Canal. Jamaica is a founding member of the Bank.

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Capital City
Kingston
Currency
Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
% of shares
17.31 (as of December 31, 2023)
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By the Numbers

Last Updated - 21/11/2024
Distribution of Loans, Contingent Loans, Equity and Grants Approved (NET) by Sector (1980 - 2024)
Total approvals (1980 - 2024) ($'000)

552,552

Approval Of Loans, Contingent Loans, Equity and Grants (NET) (2019 - 2024 YTD)

News

Mar 14, 2022
Jamaica Expo reaps success in virtual event
CDB President Dr Gene Leon at lectern with orange background and large CDB logo behind him.
Dec 18, 2021
US$47 million for Development Projects under Tenth Cycle of CDB’s Basic Needs Trust Fund
Aug 13, 2021
CDB President Meets with Prime Minister Holness, Reaffirms Commitment to Jamaica
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