Bank of Jamaica

Bank of Jamaica
HeadquartersKingston, Jamaica
EstablishedMay 1, 1961
Ownership100% state ownership
GovernorRichard Byles (effective August 19, 2019)
Central bank ofJamaica
CurrencyJamaican dollar
JMD (ISO 4217)
Reserves2 660 million USD
Interest on reserves5.50%
Websitewww.boj.org.jm

The Bank of Jamaica (Jamaican Patois: Bangk a Jumieka) is the central bank of Jamaica located in Kingston. It was established by the Bank of Jamaica Act 1960 and was opened on May 1, 1961.

It is responsible for the monetary policy of Jamaica on the instruction of the Minister of Finance.